A Gift for Nai Nai (Hardcover)
Lyn Lyn's beloved Nai Nai has a birthday party approaching! All Lyn Lyn wants to do is make a lucky hat for her very special grandma, but her crochet skills are not nearly as refined as Nai Nai's.
So Lyn Lyn hatches a plan for the best crocheter she knows to help her make the perfect lucky hat for Nai Nai!
Through perseverance and their special bond, Lyn Lyn comes to realize that the perfect gift for Nai Nai comes from within.
"Debut author/illustrator Ung’s use of gentle pastel colors paired with soft textures brings an additional layer of cozy warmth to this tale of intergenerational connection. Each stage of Lyn Lyn’s crochet journey, from her initial frustration to her renewed determination and creative problem-solving, is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to pick up a new skill. The book concludes with a crochet pattern for Nai Nai’s hat. Nai Nai is depicted using a wheelchair. A sweet story celebrating the special bond between a granddaughter and her grandmother ."—Kirkus Reviews
"With its soft illustrative style and clear portrayal of a loving family bond, this sweet story will prove a comforting read aloud for young readers to share with their beloved grandparents or with any adults who are celebrated as role models in their lives."–School Library Journal
"The sweet ending to Lyn Lyn’s story shows that the relationship between the two generations is closer than before as they now share even more in common." –Booklist