Title: A Different Pond (http://www.capstonepub.com/library/products/different-pond-1/)

Author: Bao Phi

Illustrator: Thi Bui

Publication date: 2017

ISBN number: 9781623708030

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Approximate interest level: Grade K-4

Approximate text level: Grade 2-3

Narrative annotation: This is a tory of Bao and his father go fishing in a pond for dinner. During their time fishing, Bao’s father tells him a story of a similiar pond in Vietnam.

Selected Purpose: Understanding immigrant’s experiences and the things people do to meet ends for their family. Show importance of generational/cultural history. This book captures the concept of family and love. Allowing students to discuss about their family and heritage allows positive learning in the classroom.