Watercress
(Readalong)

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Contributors:
Chin, Jason, 1978- narrator,
Findaway World, LLC, issuing body.
Published:
Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, ©2023.
Format:
Readalong
Edition:
Wonderbook edition.
Physical Desc:
1 Wonderbook (1 volume (unpaged)) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Points: 0.5
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 610L
Rating:
Pre-K to 3.
Status:

Description

While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's Chinese immigrant parents spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. They stop the car, grabbing rusty scissors and an old paper bag, and the whole family wades into the mud to gather as much as they can. At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family just get food from the grocery store, like everyone else? But when her mother shares a bittersweet story of her family history in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged--and the memories left behind in pursuit of a new life. Together, they make a new memory of watercress. Author Andrea Wang calls this moving, autobiographical story "both an apology and a love letter to my parents." It's a bittersweet, delicate look at how sharing the difficult parts of our histories can create powerful new moments of family history, and help connect us to our roots. Jason Chin's illustrations move between China and the American Midwest and were created with a mixture of traditional Chinese brushes and western media. The dreamy, nostalgic color palette brings this beautiful story to life.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781669667216, 1669667219
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 3.7, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
610

Notes

General Note
Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book.
General Note
Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging.
General Note
Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story.
General Note
Print book published by Holiday House.
General Note
Audiobook originally released by Weston Woods.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Jason Chin.
Description
While driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's Chinese immigrant parents spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. They stop the car, grabbing rusty scissors and an old paper bag, and the whole family wades into the mud to gather as much as they can. At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family just get food from the grocery store, like everyone else? But when her mother shares a bittersweet story of her family history in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged--and the memories left behind in pursuit of a new life. Together, they make a new memory of watercress. Author Andrea Wang calls this moving, autobiographical story "both an apology and a love letter to my parents." It's a bittersweet, delicate look at how sharing the difficult parts of our histories can create powerful new moments of family history, and help connect us to our roots. Jason Chin's illustrations move between China and the American Midwest and were created with a mixture of traditional Chinese brushes and western media. The dreamy, nostalgic color palette brings this beautiful story to life.
Target Audience
Pre-K to 3.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Wang, A., & Chin, J. (2023). Watercress. Wonderbook edition. Solon, Ohio, Findaway World, LLC.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Wang, Andrea and Jason Chin. 2023. Watercress. Solon, Ohio, Findaway World, LLC.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Wang, Andrea and Jason Chin, Watercress. Solon, Ohio, Findaway World, LLC, 2023.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Wang, Andrea, and Jason Chin. Watercress. Wonderbook edition. Solon, Ohio, Findaway World, LLC, 2023.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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