Ping's Perfect Pot

Name: Ping's Perfect Pot
ISBN: 9798889830429

by Helen H. Wu

Illustrated by Zihua Yang

Publisher

Beaming Books

Publication

Jan 07, 2025

Format

Hardback

Illustrated

Yes

Price

18.99

Dimensions

8.75 x 10.25 in

ISBN

9798889830429

Pages

Age

4 - 8 years

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

KNEAD, MUSH, MASH. Ping molds a pot for Lunar New Year.

When Ping and Grandpa bring a tangerine tree home for Lunar New Year, Ping decides to make the perfect pot to go with it. But making a pot is hard. With Grandpa's encouragement, she tries again and again to get it just right. The first is too clumsy, the second crumbles, and the third is too flimsy. What if she can't make the perfect pot? Will it ruin the new year?

For anyone feeling discouraged over learning something new, Ping's Perfect Pot reminds them not to give up when something isn't immediately easy. Perfection takes practice, patience, and, in the end, the love and effort you put into it.

Awards & Endorsements

Vivian Kirkfield, award-winning children's author and host of #50PreciousWords and #50PreciousWordsforKids

"Author Helen Wu weaves threads of love, family, and appreciation for Lunar New Year traditions through every page of the story as the young protagonist, with encouragement from her wise and gentle grandfather, struggles to create the perfect pot for their good luck tangerine tree."

Author(s)

Helen H. Wu

Helen H. Wu is a children’s book author and illustrator, as well as a translator and publisher. She is the author of TOFU TAKES TIME, illustrated by Julie Jarema (Beaming Books, 2022) and LONG GOES TO DRAGON SCHOOL, illustrated by Mae Besom (Yeehoo Press, 2023). Helen is the Associate Publisher of Yeehoo Press, a San Diego based children’s book publisher. Being fascinated by the differences and similarities between cultures, Helen loves to share stories that can empower children to understand the world and our connections. Born and raised in Hefei, China, Helen moved to the US in her 20s. Currently, she resides in sunny Southern California, with her family and two kids. Learn more about Helen at helenhwu.com.

Illustrator(s)

Zihua Yang

Zihua Yang is a New York-based artist specializing in illustration and storytelling. She started drawing when she was a little girl, always finding ways to express herself creatively. When she's not making art, she's finds inspiration in being with her children, family, and friends.