Hundred years of happiness

Lai, Thanhha (author.). Lien, Kim, 1991- (illustrator.). Quang, Nguyen, 1989- (illustrator.). Lai, Thanhha Container of (expression): Hundred years of happiness. Spoken word (Dinh) (Added Author). Dinh, Elyse, (narrator.).

Summary: A stunning picture book debut, showcasing the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring, from award-winning, bestselling author Thanhhà Lại. This sweet and emotional picture book will resonate with readers who love A Big Mooncake for Little Star, Ladder to the Moon, and Thank You, Omu! An's grandmother Bà sometimes gets trapped in her cloudy memories. An and her grandfather, Ông, come up with a plan to bring her back to a happy moment: they grow gấc fruits so they can make xôi gấc, Bà's favorite dish from her wedding in Việt Nam many years ago. An and Ông work together in the garden, nurturing the gấc seeds. They must be patient and wait for the seeds to grow, flower, and turn into fruit. When the xôi gấc is finally ready, An is hopeful that her grandmother will remember her wedding wish with Ông: hundred years of happiness. Striking and vivid illustrations bring this tender story of a loving, intergenerational Vietnamese family to life.

Record details

ISBN: 9781955675611
ISBN: 9780063026926
Physical Description: print
1 VOX book (1 volume (unpaged))
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: [Fairfax, Virginia] : [Library Ideas, LLC], 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:	VOX Books. Book originally published: HarperCollins, 2022. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read--Publisher's website. VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Elyse Dinh.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 4-8. P-3.