A Different Pond

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  • ID: 7492
  • Added: 2025-12-14
  • Updated: 2025-12-14
  • Reviews: 3
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moving 4.75

The book is celebrated for its beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling, shedding light on the refugee experience. It is seen as a powerful and moving narrative.

This reviewer was deeply moved by A Different Pond, praising its beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling. The book is seen as a powerful narrative that illuminates the refugee experience, with the reviewer highlighting the emotional impact of the story. The illustrations are noted as particularly striking, adding to the overall impact of the book. The reviewer recommends it for its ability to convey the sacrifices and struggles of the protagonist's parents in a deeply moving way.


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    This was a beautifully illustrated and written story of a Vietnamese father and his son.

    The refugee experience is illuminated throughout the text.

    The book is a powerful and moving narrative that captures the emotional depth of the refugee experience.

heartwarming 4.50

The book is praised for its poetic prose and evocative illustrations, making it a perfect read-aloud experience. It beautifully captures the intimate moments between a father and son.

This reviewer found A Different Pond to be a perfect read-aloud book, highlighting its poetic prose and striking illustrations. The story is seen as a beautiful depiction of the bond between a father and son, with the reviewer emphasizing the emotional depth and intimacy of the narrative. The illustrations are noted as particularly evocative, enhancing the overall reading experience. The book is recommended for its ability to capture the essence of family and the sacrifices made by parents.


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    As an intimate read aloud, A Different Pond is perfection: Bao Phi writes clearly, yet poetically; and Thi Bui—her last ...

    The book beautifully captures the intimate moments between a father and son.

    The poetic prose and striking illustrations make it a perfect read-aloud experience.

Chrikaru Reads · 2017-08-03
poignant 4.50

The book is described as an unforgettable story that captures the essence of a simple yet profound fishing trip. It is seen as a deeply felt and poetic picture-book debut.

This reviewer found A Different Pond to be an unforgettable story, capturing the essence of a simple yet profound fishing trip. The book is seen as a deeply felt and poetic picture-book debut, with the reviewer highlighting the emotional depth and poetic prose. The illustrations are noted as particularly evocative, enhancing the overall reading experience. The reviewer recommends it for its ability to convey the interconnectedness of family and the sacrifices made by parents.


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    A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event–a long-ago fishing trip.

    As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his ...

    The book is a deeply felt and poetic picture-book debut that captures the emotional depth of the narrative.