Thai My Phuong – illustratör

From the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, comes a fun and festive holiday story about a little girl’s enthusiastic hunt for the real Santa in a city that’s bustling with joy.One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa, and she knows this is her year. She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands. When Mama takes her on a special journey to the city, they discover Santas ho-ho-ho-ing about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one. The little girl is sure she knows just what she’s looking for, but will she find Santa in time for Christmas? From award-winning author Joanna Ho and acclaimed artist Thai Phuong, comes a whimsical tale about the true magic of the season.

From the APALA honor–winning author of Finding Papa, Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai My Phuong comes a heartfelt tale of friendship that reminds us that the best surprises in life come from letting people in. Perfect for fans of Up and Drawn Together!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.

Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever desperately wanted to fit in? America understands how you feel.America dreams of adventures, making new friends, and being strong. But America’s first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare.Fortunately, America’s new teacher introduces the Welcome Wagon - a cart filled with books about real-life historical figures who also had trouble feeling accepted. When America falls asleep that night, Amelia Earhart, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., and Emma Lazarus jump off the pages to share their stories - inspiring America to return to school the next day and make their dreams come true.While we never see America, Bob McKinnon’s lyrical writing and Thai My Phuong’s unique, sweeping art helps readers see the world through America’s eyes and encourages us all to be as kind as we are brave, because everyone always deserves to feel welcome.

The Lao family has four rules:1. Make what you can yourself.2. Get good deals.3. Share extras with others.4. Never waste anything....which means that every year for Lunar New Year, Sunny winds up wearing a hand-me-down qípáo from her sisters. Just once Sunny wants to wear something that's so her and not so one of her sisters! Can Sunny uphold the Lao Family Way while also staying true to herself? Take a peek at this sweet and funny sister tale to find out!From author Sylvia Chen comes a heart-warming tale about Sunny, a creative and boisterous little girl desperate to make her mark. With gorgeous illustrations from Thai My Phuong, Sparkles for Sunny is sure to delight readers everywhere.Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and I Am Golden!