My Beijing — Nie Jun

A 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.