My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder

A 2019 Batchelder Honor BookYu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing-and it's full of big personalities.

There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic.In one tale, Yu'er wants to swim in the Special Olympics, a sports competition for people with disabilities.

But she and her grandpa don't have a pool! Their trick to help Yu'er practice wows the whole neighborhood.

In another story, a friend takes Yu'er to a wild place full of musical insects.

Later, Yu'er hears a special story about her grandparents. And in the final story, Yu'er and her grandpa show a cranky painter the sweet side of life.