Book description

Follow Cal as he explores his grandpa’s garden and learns about delicious fruits commonly found in Vietnam. This colorful and heartwarming picture book offers insights about Vietnamese culture and shows how food can help bring people together.

Book highlights:

  • While My Ông Ngoại’s Garden is written in English, it features both English and Vietnamese translations of fruits.
  • Brightly colored images of fruits to spark children's interest.
  • This book is perfect for children ages 2-5 and even adults!

Testimonies

  • Parent

    “I like that this part explains how preparing food is an act of love because sometimes it's not always said.”

  • Kirkus Reviews

    "...Cal and his grandfather connect through food, and discussing food is one way Ong Ngoai passes culture and tradition down to his grandson."

  • Educator

    "I read through the book and it was so familiar and touching. This is so amazing, I'll be sharing it with my family, friends, and students! My grandma loved reading the book too! It's helping her learn English."

  • Assistant Professor of Sociology at Williams College

    “Thanks for a colorful reminder of all the fruits I adore, and I hope [more families] can enjoy this love letter to our heritage.”

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  • A Bruin Homecoming

    A Bruin Homecoming

    Ann Chau

    Earlier this month, I returned to UCLA to present my children’s book, My Ông Ngoại’s Garden: Cal’s Guide to Vietnamese Fruits and Garden, which was moderated by Professor Thuy Vo...

    A Bruin Homecoming

    Ann Chau

    Earlier this month, I returned to UCLA to present my children’s book, My Ông Ngoại’s Garden: Cal’s Guide to Vietnamese Fruits and Garden, which was moderated by Professor Thuy Vo...

  • Book Ad Coming soon on Amazon TV!

    Book Ad Coming soon on Amazon TV!

    Ann Chau

    This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a business accelerator program run by ACE NextGen. This organization is all about empowering the next generation of Asian...

    Book Ad Coming soon on Amazon TV!

    Ann Chau

    This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a business accelerator program run by ACE NextGen. This organization is all about empowering the next generation of Asian...

  • Highlights from the AAPI Joy Festival at Central Library and an Author Hour at Newhope Library

    Highlights from the AAPI Joy Festival at Centra...

    Ann Chau

    I shared my children's book My Ong Ngoai's Garden at the AAPI Joy Festival in LA and Author Hour at Newhope Library in Santa Ana. These events highlighted the power...

    Highlights from the AAPI Joy Festival at Centra...

    Ann Chau

    I shared my children's book My Ong Ngoai's Garden at the AAPI Joy Festival in LA and Author Hour at Newhope Library in Santa Ana. These events highlighted the power...

  • Celebrating Community, Culture, and the Power of Passion at the Lucky Lunar Fest

    Celebrating Community, Culture, and the Power o...

    Ann Chau

    Earlier this month, I had the joy of sharing My Ong Ngoai’s Garden at the Lucky Lunar Fest at South Coast Plaza. Seeing kids light up as they connected with...

    Celebrating Community, Culture, and the Power o...

    Ann Chau

    Earlier this month, I had the joy of sharing My Ong Ngoai’s Garden at the Lucky Lunar Fest at South Coast Plaza. Seeing kids light up as they connected with...

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