Author Description

It is about a Chinese grasshopper's foreign life in United States. Expositions of conflicts, adventure, action and romance altogether deliver a full script with multiple climaxes. Children will love the book because of its vibrant characters, striking story line and surprise ending. "The book looks like a labor of love. Dodo is a charming character. Even preschool-age children are not too young to deal with issues related to bias. They benefit from talking with others about stories like this and making connections to their own experiences. These conversations can help them build concepts of acceptance, respect and appreciation for different cultures." Ann Barbour, Ph.D. Professor Emerita, Early Childhood Education Charter College of Education California State University, Los Angeles "An important story that deals with cultural differences and bias in a simple but meaningful way." Shawn M. Thrasher Senior Librarian - Youth Services Monrovia Public Library, California