2019 Batchelder Honor Book

Yu''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.