The Caged Birds of Phnom Penh
Illustrated by:
Ary, a young Cambodian girl, saves her money to buy a caged bird from the bird lady on which Ary makes a wish for her poor family's future and then sets free so it will carry her wishes into the open sky.
Culture/Community: Cambodian / Cambodian American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Animals and Pets
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Animals: Books for Young Children