| Always with You Contributor(s): Vander Zee, Ruth (Author), Himler, Ron (Illustrator) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0802852955 ISBN-13: 9780802852953 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $15.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2008 Annotation: ???Kim, come to me.??? ???Don???t be afraid.??? ???I will always be with you.??? Four-year-old Kim??'s mother utters these dying words on the day their village in Vietnam is bombed. Alone and afraid, Kim is left for dead. Eventually she is rescued by American soldiers, who bring her to an orphanage. Surrounded by love of Ong and Ba Jones, the couple who run the orphanage, and the companionship of the many brothers and sisters who live there, Kim finds the strength and courage to survive. And with her mother??'s words echoing in her heart, Kim gradually learns to feel safe again. Poignant illustrations capture the perseverance of the human spirit and the power of kindness that this book celebrates. Based on a true story from the Vietnam War, Always with You will help young readers discover the hope that exists in even in the most desperate situations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Asia |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2007009354 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 8.62" W x 10.48" (0.86 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After her mother is killed by an explosion that also destroys her Vietnam village, four-year-old Kim is alone and afraid. Eventually, she is rescued by soldiers who bring her to an orphanage.Surrounded by the love of the couple who run the orphanage, the companionship of the children who live there, and her mother's promise, "I will always be with you," Kim finds the strength and courage to survive.This picture book for older readers, based on a true story from the Vietnam War, portrays the hope that exists in even the most desperate situations. Poignant illustrations capture the perseverance of the human spirit and the power of kindness. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vander Zee, Ruth: - Ruth Vander Zee, teacher and author, has also writtenErika's Story, illustrated by Roberto Innocenti(Creative Editions), and Mississippi Morning, illustrated by Floyd Cooper (Eerdmans). Ruth lives inMiami, Florida. |