Wong, Janet S

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Behind the wheel

poems about driving
1999
Thirty-six poems look at various aspects of driving, including passing the written driver's test, being pulled over by a cop, and having an accident, and treat them as metaphors for life.

Good luck gold and other poems

1994
A collection of poems reflecting the poet's experiences growing up as a multicultural Asian-American child in Los Angeles.

Apple pie 4th of July

2006
A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.

The trip back home

2000
A young girl and her mother travel to Korea to visit their extended family.

The rainbow hand

poems about mothers and children
1999
A collection of eighteen original poems about mothers and motherhood, including "Mother's Heart, " "Old Mother Chung, " and "The Pilot.".

Night garden

poems from the world of dreams
2000
A collection of poems describing a variety of dreams, some familiar, some strange, some beautiful, and some on the darker side.

Buzz

2002
As Mommy and Daddy begin their day and get ready for work, a child observes this morning routine at home as well as the buzzing of a busy bee outside the window.

Alex and the Wednesday chess club

2004
Alex quits playing chess after losing a game to Uncle Hooya; but when other activities fail to satisfy him, he gives his favorite game another try by joining the chess club.

Minn and Jake's almost terrible summer

2008
Ten-year-old Jake's summer goes downhill when his family visits Los Angeles.

Homegrown house

2009
A young girl describes her grandmother's comfortable, long-time home, and wishes that she and her parents could stay in the same house instead of moving so often.

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