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Description
The Mekong River is called the lifeline of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese people's lives are dependent on this important waterway. This book follows Tui, a young character who lives in a water village along the river. Through Tui's story, readers learn about how the river shapes daily life, traditions, and the community for the people of Vietnam.
Quick Summary
This vivid picture book takes readers on A Journey to the New World: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Young West Indian Immigrant of a Young West Indian Immigrant Remember Patience Whipple through the floating markets, winding waterways, and vibrant daily life of a water village on the mighty Mekong River, where a young girl named Tui discovers how her community thrives alongside the water that shapes everything around her. Kids will love exploring the colorful illustrations that show families living on boats, fresh mangoes being sold from wooden planks, and the rhythmic heartbeat of a village where the water is both highway and playground. If your child enjoys the cultural adventure and community warmth of "Each Kindness" or the river-based storytelling of "The River," they'll be captivated by this window into Vietnamese river life. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, this 4.7 AR level book at just over 1,200 words makes an ideal read-aloud or early reader choice.