Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully locate time and place with careful detail and engaging colours.
Emma Chen
is an Assistant Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature at Western Washington University. She and her family enjoyed six wonderful years in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she was inspired to create this debut title based on a personal experience with her daughter.
Sean Huang
is an artist from Regina, Saskatchewan. This is his third book.
"A beautifully quiet guide to navigating absence."
— Kirkus Reviews
"Molly Misses Nainai would make a great read-aloud for primary students and provide many points at which students can make connections to their own lives."
— Canadian Teacher Magazine
"Highly recommended."
— Canadian Review of Materials
Finalist for the 2024 Saskatchewan Book Awards in the Children's Book Award category
and in the First Book Award category
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