This author is celebrated for her charming illustrations and stories, often drawing inspiration from her childhood experiences in China. Her works for children possess a deep understanding of the young mind, capturing the beauty of everyday life. With a keen eye for detail and a profound sense of empathy, she crafts narratives that resonate with readers of all ages, leaving a lasting impression.
Little Pear is a young boy who lives in a small village in China. Although his story takes place long ago, he is much like any little boy today--always on the lookout for excitement and adventure! Little Pear is just looking for fun, but he has a knack for finding trouble without even trying! Join him as he stows away to the fair in a wheelbarrow full of vegetables, nearly flies away on a kite, has a mishap with a firecracker, and is rescued from the river by a houseboat family.
When Ching Lai visits the mountain temple and sees the sea far in the distance, his fondest wish is to travel to the seashore and see the boats.