Book description
A delightful story of a child's visit to a grandmother and home far away, and of how families connect and love across distance, language, and cultures.
Kylie is nervous about visiting her grandmother-her Amah-who lives SO FAR AWAY.
When she and Mama finally go to Taipei, Kylie is shy with…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Amah Faraway as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Amah Faraway shows us how families can connect across distances and cultures.
Kylie is unsure about visiting her Amah in person, as well as all the differences that may arise between them. If you have an anxious kiddo, you’ll relate to all the uncertainty Kylie feels. But we soon see that Kylie embraces what makes them different and isn’t ready to leave Amah just yet.
A perfect picture book for discussing how to navigate cultural differences within the family.
From Robyn's list on helping children connect with their grandparents.
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