Description: Ren, heartbroken by her family's move to a new country, uses a pencil gifted by her beloved grandmother to bring to life what she cannot express in words, discovering a way to bridge her two worlds.
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***STARRED REVIEW***
"[N]uanced...beautiful...Inspired by the author's own experiences, this book deftly incorporates both the loneliness and the eventual comfort that occur whenever one faces a change in life. Dreamlike colors and soft lines enhance the whimsical nature of the storytelling...Thoughtful in both design and presentation, this lovely picture book recognizes the challenges of moving to a new place while celebrating the joy that arrives when those obstacles are overcome."
--School Library Journal