In a Village by the Sea [Hardcover]

Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery,In a Village by the Seatells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again.

The illustrations, with strong references to Chinese pen-and-ink landscapes and Japanese woodblock prints of the sea, will draw readers to this book again and again. (Picture book. 4-7)
—Kirkus Reviews,starred review

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing In a Village by the Sea with me. . .It is spectacularly gorgeous and wonderfully creative.
— Minh Le,Huffington Post

At first glance, In a Village By the Sea appears to be a traditional story about family, but Van's clever nesting doll narrative and Chu's playful illustration gives this family's story a healthy sprinkling of magic.
— The Best Is Yet to Come: An Early 2015 Picture Book Preview,Huffington Post

A powerful & beautiful picture book!
— John Schu, librarian, Oak Brook, Illinois

Berkeley author Muon Van, who left Vietnam as a child with the exodus of boat people, brings usIn a Village by the Sea,an homage to her homeland’s culture. Magnificently illustrated by Oakland artist April Chu, this story’s poetic language brings emotion and longing to the simple tale of a fisherman’s family, who wait for him by the sea. Chu’s lovingly drawn details will give you lots to talk about with your child, as you explore another way of life yet recognize the similarities to your own lives, such as the importance of home and family.
— Linda Lenhoff,Diablo Magazine
I absolutely love Village by the Sea! I think it will be a strong contender for awards. Our families love multicultural boolĂB