From the APALA honor award–winning author of Finding Papa, Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai Phuong comes a heartwarming story about a grumpy man named Han, whose life is changed when Kate and Olly move in next door. Perfect for fans of Up!
Han is happy to spend his days with his tea, his newspaper, and his plants. Everything is nice and quiet, just the way he likes it.
That is, until Kate and Olly move in next door.
From the APALA honor–winning author of Finding Papa, Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai Phuong comes a heartfelt tale of friendship that reminds us that the best surprises in life come from letting people in.
Angela Pham Krans is the award-winning author of Finding Papa, which received ALA’s Asian/Pacific American Honor Award for Literature. Her other titles include Words Between Us and Another Word for Neighbor. Angela enjoys writing humorous and heartfelt stories that highlight relationships between family, friends, and community. When Angela isn’t writing, she enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and spending time with family. Angela lives in Atlanta with her husband, Hamilton, and their rambunctious dog, Archer.
Tai Phuong (aka Tamypu, she/her) is a Vietnamese illustrator who loves phở, boba milk tea, and homemade coffee from her husband! She graduated with a BFA in interior design. Since then, she has cultivated a deep passion for visual storytelling and teaching for international publishers, magazines, brands, and universities. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, she is living and working in Los Angeles, California, with her cat, Cinderella.
"Using soft colors textured with simple lines and deftly blended shadows exuding warmth and charm, Phuong presents humorous, cartoonish scenes of the kids invading Han’s space... Presented in a mix of speech bubbles and narrative text, Krans’ prose is spare yet intimate... A gorgeous tale brimming with friendship, love, and touches of humor." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
ISBN: 9780063334915
40 pages
10 in H | 10 in W | 1 lb Wt
