Minh Lê

Iris has one very important job in her apartment building. She is the official elevator button pusher. It is her favorite thing to do, until her brand new baby brother comes along and starts taking over her special role. Feeling pushed aside and frustrated, Iris makes an incredible discovery. She finds a mysterious, discarded elevator button of her very own. When she tapes it to her bedroom wall and gives it a push, the doors open to reveal breathtaking, magical worlds right inside her room. Suddenly, Iris has a secret escape where she can explore wild jungles and starry skies all by herself. But as she embarks on these amazing solo adventures, she begins to wonder if exploring the universe is quite as fun without someone to share it with. This dazzling picture book takes young readers on a soaring journey of imagination, showing that the most magical discoveries are the ones we share with the people we love.

Visiting your grandparents is usually full of fun, but for one young boy, it is mostly just quiet. When he goes to his grandfather's house, they struggle to communicate. They do not speak the same language, they enjoy different television shows, and they eat different foods. The silence between them feels like a giant, invisible wall, leaving them both frustrated and confused. But everything changes when the boy takes out his markers to draw. Seeing his grandson's artwork, the grandfather brings out his own sketchbook and traditional ink brush. Without speaking a single word, the two begin to create a spectacular, colorful world together on the page. Through epic battles of wizards and dragons, they build a bridge across the language barrier. This breathtaking picture book is a beautiful celebration of family, culture, and the universal power of art. It shows young readers that sometimes, you do not need words to say exactly what is in your heart.