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A Different Pond

A Different Pond

Children's BooksContemporary Literature
Pages
32
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This is a tender story about a young boy and his father who go fishing early in the morning. While they fish for food, the father shares memories of his homeland, Vietnam, and the different ponds he knew there. It's a quiet exploration of family, culture, and the bond between a father and son.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingEmotionalReflectiveNostalgic

Genres

Children's Books Contemporary Literature Folklore Biography & Memoir

Authors

B
Bao Phi

Bao Phi is a poet whose work, like his celebrated collection A Different Pond, often explores themes of family, identity, and the immigrant experience with honesty and heart. He's a voice that resonates deeply, sharing stories that feel both personal and universal.

T
Thi Bui

Thi Bui (born 1975) is a Vietnam-born American graphic novelist and illustrator. She is most known for her illustrated memoir The Best We Could Do. Source: [Thi Bui](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thi_Bui) on Wikipedia.

Characters

Bao's FatherSupporting
All characters in A Different Pond