A mother and son practice writing Chinese characters in the snow. Introduces the characters for ten simple words.

Parades, beach picnics, and fireworks in the park are some of the ways Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.

"Like feathery seeds, a young girl and her mother take flight, putting down roots in an adopted country. Soon they blossom in their new home, strong and beautiful among hundreds of others just like them. . . A poetic tribute to the bravery of immigrants and refugees, inspired by the author's childhood experience of moving to the United States from Cambodia"--Provided by publisher.

Jasmine's grandfather teaches her Chinese calligraphy by drawing and making up stories together. Includes information about Chinese characters and a glossary of words in the story.