The Way Home

Name: The Way Home
Author: Nhã Thuyên

by Nhã Thuyên

Ages 2–66 min readFamily & HomeFree to read

A little child nagged for being held, and how the Daddy dealt with that.

A gentle, true-to-life walk home that turns a tired child's grumbles into birds, hopscotch and 'I love you' — a quiet ode to everyday time with someone you love.

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Questions to talk about together

Why do you think Chi Chi stopped asking to be carried once she saw the bird?
What did Chi Chi and Daddy notice on their walk that you would like to look for too?
How do you think Chi Chi felt when she found Daddy again?

The Way Home

Questions to talk about together

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