Simone

Viet Thanh Nguyen, 1971-

Sound recording - 2025

When Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone's mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym, Simone, a budding artist, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home, which is fortunately still standing, and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends, she realizes that even though they are young, th...ey can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.

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Subjects
Genres
Picture books
Children's audiobooks
Published
Solon, Ohio : Playaway Products, LLC [2025]
Language
English
Main Author
Viet Thanh Nguyen, 1971- (author)
Other Authors
Quyen Ngo (narrator), Minnie Phan (illustrator)
Edition
[Wonderbook edition]
Item Description
Release date supplied by publisher.
Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book.
Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging.
Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story.
Print book published by Minerva, an imprint of Astra Publishing House.
Audiobook originally released by Recorded Books, ℗2024.
Physical Description
1 audio-enabled book (48 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience
Pre-K to 3.
ISBN
9798331707576
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