Meet Danbi, the new girl at school!
Anna Kim immigrated to the United States from Korea when she was a child, just like Danbi. She grew up doodling around the edges of her notebooks and on any loose scraps of paper she could find. During her years of teaching music to children, she discovered that drawing stories on sticky notes worked magic for kids who couldn't sit still. Danbi Leads the School Parade is her debut. Anna lives in New York City, in a home full of sticky notes.
"Enchanting illustrations dazzle-particularly through the diverse
characters' hair and facial expressions that detail individuals'
unique traits while celebrating the entire cohort. According to the
author's note, the story is inspired by the creator's own
"bicultural identity," and the endpapers encapsulate an immigrant
child's journey: the poignant departure and the prosaic pleasures
of new friends will resonate with readers of all ages. Imaginative,
irreverent, improvisational fun in kindergarten: Danbi shares a
burst of "sweet rain," complete with a rainbow" --Kirkus
Reviews (starred review)
"A sweet and helpful book for children who are nervous about moving
or starting a new school-or any big change." --School Library
Journal
"The expressive illustrations and the joyful onomatopoeia of the
text make this an enjoyable read-aloud and especially reassuring
for a child starting at a new school." --Booklist
"Charming illustrations tell the tale of a young Korean immigrant
child's first day of school, from tragedy to triumph. And what kid
reading this book wouldn't identify with Danbi when she thinks,
with utter misery, "But nobody would play with me"? Did I already
say it was charming? I did, but it bears repeating. Charming,
charming, charming" --Betsy Bird, author and creator of the
blog A Fuse #8 Production
"Funny, warmhearted, generous. Energetic and delicate at the same
time. (I am) urging everyone I know to buy Danbi [Leads the School
Parade]. Danbi will light up the bookshelves of any home."
--Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single
Shard
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