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See Us Bloom : Poems on Compassion, Acceptance, and Bravery
See Us Bloom : Poems on Compassion, Acceptance, and Bravery
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Words By: Kyunghee Kim | Art By: Emily Paik
Find a piece of yourself in these comforting poems and lyrical illustrations
A collection of free verse poetry that follows a young Jewish-Korean child moving to a new home, community, and school where he navigates social-emotional growth while staying true to who he is.
This picture book centers Asian-American experiences and will take readers on a journey to discover their own identities, find inner strength, and inspire them to love themselves—and one another.
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“Every comforting poem prompts a new conversation for both young and old...This is a book you’ll read over and over.”—Susan Dobrodt, Retired Elementary School Librarian and Founder, Red Canoe Reader
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Themes:
Poetry, Realistic Fiction, Metaphor, Second Person, Asian American, Friendship Stories, Immigration and Emigration, New Experiences, School Stories, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Stories About Me, Picture Book, Growth Mindset
Book Details
Reading Level Recommendations
Grades: K-3
Ages: 5-7
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Formats
Hardcover: 9781735031941
Paperback: 9798986755830
eBook: 9798986755816
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Free Classroom Resources
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Teacher Guide
DownloadEducator-designed modules to integrate ELA, STEAM, Social-Emotional Learning, and Social Studies lessons into culturally responsive curriculum.
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Writing Journal
DownloadPrintable writing journal designed by the author for extended ELA and SEL explorations in the classroom or at home.
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Additonal Resources
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Meet the Illustrator
Emily Paik is a South Korean illustrator. She loves illustrating children’s books and is inspired by the colors and shapes of nature. Emily hopes that her illustrations make children smile and their hearts feel warm. Emily lives with her two dogs, Tofu and Doona, and loves going on outdoor adventures with them.