Ren's Pencil: A Picture Book by Lu, Bo

Ren's Pencil: A Picture Book

A beautifully illustrated tale of immigration and imagination, about the struggle to fit into a new place,...
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Author: Bo Lu
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Ren's Pencil: A Picture Book by Lu, Bo

Ren's Pencil: A Picture Book

$67.99 $37.97

Ren's Pencil: A Picture Book

$67.99 $37.97
Author: Bo Lu
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A beautifully illustrated tale of immigration and imagination, about the struggle to fit into a new place, make new friends, and see yourself in new stories--from Bo Lu, Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor-winning author-illustrator of Bao's Doll

When her family moves to a new country, Ren is heartbroken to leave Popo and her magical stories behind. In her new home, nothing feels familiar--until Ren discovers that, with her pencil, she can bring to life what she can't find the words to say.

Through drawing, she bridges the gap between her two worlds and transforms her loneliness into a meaningful connection.

Inspired by the childhood experiences of award-winning author-illustrator Bo Lu, this heartfelt picture book is a celebration of resilience, friendship, and finding a sense of belonging through art and storytelling.

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Bao's Doll



Author: Bo Lu
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/03/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781419769221
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/05/2026
Booklist 02/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2025
Foreword 12/18/2025

About the Author
Bo Lu moved from the bustling streets of Taipei to the quiet suburbs of Kansas as a little girl, knowing just three English words: Apple, Banana, and so-so. Before she could express herself in English, her drawings became the bridge between her two worlds. She now lives in San Mateo with her husband and their two daughters. Her debut book, Bao's Doll, won an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor and tells the story of a girl who, after stealing a doll, creates one that ultimately becomes the bridge connecting her and her immigrant mother.

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