Synopses & Reviews
Xiao Le's grandmother lives in a faraway village. A visit with Grandma is always a special event, but this time she is frail. With encouragement from his mom, Xiao Le plays with and helps Grandma. When Grandma dies shortly thereafter, Xiao Le comforts his mom--reminding her that when it rains, Grandma is washing her clothes in the sky . . . and that although the Perfume Village in heaven cannot be reached by train, it can be accessed by the heart. Fang Suzhen's moving story, with stunning illustrations by Sonja Danowski, is a powerful reminder that love transcends all.
Review
"Suzhen conveys with tenderness the way Xiao Le understands his mother's grief and thinks of ways to comfort her...readers who discover it will find that Danowski's work eases its difficult moments."- Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Fang Suzhen