Flora Ahn
Author of Two's a Crowd
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- Occupations
- attorney
blogger
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- Flora Ahn is an attorney by day, but by night, she's the author and illustrator of the cartoons on her blog, Bah Humpug. Although she tried to draw other things, her pugs, Sunny and Rosy, insistently barked and pawed at her until she made drawings of them. Lots and lots of drawings of them. She lives in Virginia, where she spies on her pugs and uses her observations to develop her blog and books. Raised in California by her Korean immigrant parents, Ahn lives in Virginia with her three pugs and practices law in DC. She is always looking for opportunities to further pursue her love of food, books, drawing, and writing, and is especially excited to find ways to combine them.
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- Places of residence
- Virginia, USA
California, USA - Associated Place (for map)
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I admit that I don't really see the appeal of pugs; I'm not a fan of small dogs (except corgis, and I consider those big dogs with short legs) but if anyone was going to make me like pugs it would be Flora Ahn.
Sunny has an ordered, regular life. But something feels... wrong. She does her yoga, checks the neighborhood (why won't the neighbor dogs talk to her?), and arranges her toys. Then she finds out what's wrong... she's getting a new sister!
Rosy is small, and cute, and enthusiastic. Sunny show more hates her! Rosy takes her toys, chews on her legs, and just drives her crazy. Worst of all, she loses Bunny, Sunny's favorite toy! Sunny can't take it anymore and says some mean things before storming away. But when she comes back, Rosy is gone!
Sunny will have to suit up for adventure and rescue her new sister. Along the way, she'll discover that maybe Rosy isn't so bad - and she's got a new friend as well as a new sibling.
Ahn's charming, minimalist black and white illustrations really make this. Her dog legs (Sunny's "drumsticks") are hilariously cute and she perfectly captures the sulky older dog who is miserable at having her life interrupted and the exuberant little pup who just wants to play, play, play. Plump Sunny dressed for outdoor adventure with jacket and backpack is a charming sight and the simple line drawings will inspire children to try drawing their own pugs.
Verdict: If you are looking for more illustrated beginning chapter books, this sweet tale of sibling rivalry and reconciliation is sure to hit the sweet spot for readers and listeners alike.
ISBN: 9781338118452; Published 2018 by Scholastic; Borrowed from another library in my consortium show less
Sunny has an ordered, regular life. But something feels... wrong. She does her yoga, checks the neighborhood (why won't the neighbor dogs talk to her?), and arranges her toys. Then she finds out what's wrong... she's getting a new sister!
Rosy is small, and cute, and enthusiastic. Sunny show more hates her! Rosy takes her toys, chews on her legs, and just drives her crazy. Worst of all, she loses Bunny, Sunny's favorite toy! Sunny can't take it anymore and says some mean things before storming away. But when she comes back, Rosy is gone!
Sunny will have to suit up for adventure and rescue her new sister. Along the way, she'll discover that maybe Rosy isn't so bad - and she's got a new friend as well as a new sibling.
Ahn's charming, minimalist black and white illustrations really make this. Her dog legs (Sunny's "drumsticks") are hilariously cute and she perfectly captures the sulky older dog who is miserable at having her life interrupted and the exuberant little pup who just wants to play, play, play. Plump Sunny dressed for outdoor adventure with jacket and backpack is a charming sight and the simple line drawings will inspire children to try drawing their own pugs.
Verdict: If you are looking for more illustrated beginning chapter books, this sweet tale of sibling rivalry and reconciliation is sure to hit the sweet spot for readers and listeners alike.
ISBN: 9781338118452; Published 2018 by Scholastic; Borrowed from another library in my consortium show less
This starts out as a cute little story about a girl getting to know her grandmother (who has Alzheimer's) by way of trips into her memories, and ends up being deeper than I had expected it to be. There are some twists I anticipated, and some I did not. In one rare twist, I actually liked all of the characters. The "villain" of this story is circumstance rather than a person, and so I was able to connect with all the characters to one degree or another.
The audiobook narration is great, and show more though I had to Google the Korean dishes being mentioned that didn't hinder my enjoyment of the story. I don't think I've had any of the actual Korean food mentioned (except of course kimchi) but it all sounded so good. I would highly recommend having a snack on hand while you listen to this audiobook. show less
The audiobook narration is great, and show more though I had to Google the Korean dishes being mentioned that didn't hinder my enjoyment of the story. I don't think I've had any of the actual Korean food mentioned (except of course kimchi) but it all sounded so good. I would highly recommend having a snack on hand while you listen to this audiobook. show less
A Spoonful of Time by Flora Ahn
A fresh blend of Korean culture, cooking and community, A Spoonful of Time is a delightful middle grade family drama with a time travel twist. Maya is struggling to connect with her mother, and feels happiest when learning to cook with her grandmother. When she learns that her family has a gift where they can travel into past memories through food, Maya is desperate to discover the story of her father, who died when she was very young. Along the way, Maya show more learns family values, the true meaning of friendship, and the power of the past.
The premise of this novel is very fun, and the story is interspersed with recipes which really bring the Korean food and flavours to life. However, there is a lack of clarity when it comes to some major twists in the story, which leave too many questions unanswered. I also didn’t love how the author handled some elements of mental illness, because it cheapened the impact for those who may relate to these struggles. While imperfect, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and would love to see this become a series. show less
A fresh blend of Korean culture, cooking and community, A Spoonful of Time is a delightful middle grade family drama with a time travel twist. Maya is struggling to connect with her mother, and feels happiest when learning to cook with her grandmother. When she learns that her family has a gift where they can travel into past memories through food, Maya is desperate to discover the story of her father, who died when she was very young. Along the way, Maya show more learns family values, the true meaning of friendship, and the power of the past.
The premise of this novel is very fun, and the story is interspersed with recipes which really bring the Korean food and flavours to life. However, there is a lack of clarity when it comes to some major twists in the story, which leave too many questions unanswered. I also didn’t love how the author handled some elements of mental illness, because it cheapened the impact for those who may relate to these struggles. While imperfect, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and would love to see this become a series. show less
When I saw the name of the author's site, I knew I'd enjoy this book. BahHumPug.com? heh
Two's A Crowd is a heartwarming tale of Pug-jestic pooch, Sunny and her transition from single Pug life to one being upended by the addition of Rosey. When her human brings this new Pug home, Sunny's daily routine becomes chaos with Rosey around. She would have wished Rosey away, but Sunny is no labracadabrador. It's clear that Rosey is here to stay, sit and roll over. Whats a Pug to do? It was a ruff show more situation. To make matters worse, Sunny's favorite toy, Mr. Bunny, is lost thanks to Rosey's antics.
For kids with annoying siblings, this is definitely a book for them. It doesn't matter if it's a brother or sister, the irritation is often on the same level. Two's A Crowd follows Sunny as she is introduced to Rosey, has to deal with Rosey's "newness" and excitability due to her young age, and learn how to live with a new dog that isn't going anywhere. But how can you live with someone who chews on you all the time? Or drools? Or constantly wants to do little Pug things with you? What happens when that Pug runs away? Should you retriever? ;)
Puns aside, this is a cute book. As soon as I saw it, I knew that my daughter (8 years old) would love it. It has dogs doing doggie things and they're Pugs! We've had only big dogs, but my daughter (and son) have both expressed the wish to get a small dog like a Pug. Ugh, I say. If you have a young reader who loves animal stories but shuns the idea of chapter books, give this book a try! Two's A Crowd format reminds me a little of Diary of a Wimpy kid with the black and white illustrations breaking up the chapters to make it less daunting. Though it is a chapter book (10 chapters in all), it doesn't feel like it. They are short and easy to read, which is perfect for my daughter who prefers to read graphic novels. This will be a nice transition book for her. I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion. show less
Two's A Crowd is a heartwarming tale of Pug-jestic pooch, Sunny and her transition from single Pug life to one being upended by the addition of Rosey. When her human brings this new Pug home, Sunny's daily routine becomes chaos with Rosey around. She would have wished Rosey away, but Sunny is no labracadabrador. It's clear that Rosey is here to stay, sit and roll over. Whats a Pug to do? It was a ruff show more situation. To make matters worse, Sunny's favorite toy, Mr. Bunny, is lost thanks to Rosey's antics.
For kids with annoying siblings, this is definitely a book for them. It doesn't matter if it's a brother or sister, the irritation is often on the same level. Two's A Crowd follows Sunny as she is introduced to Rosey, has to deal with Rosey's "newness" and excitability due to her young age, and learn how to live with a new dog that isn't going anywhere. But how can you live with someone who chews on you all the time? Or drools? Or constantly wants to do little Pug things with you? What happens when that Pug runs away? Should you retriever? ;)
Puns aside, this is a cute book. As soon as I saw it, I knew that my daughter (8 years old) would love it. It has dogs doing doggie things and they're Pugs! We've had only big dogs, but my daughter (and son) have both expressed the wish to get a small dog like a Pug. Ugh, I say. If you have a young reader who loves animal stories but shuns the idea of chapter books, give this book a try! Two's A Crowd format reminds me a little of Diary of a Wimpy kid with the black and white illustrations breaking up the chapters to make it less daunting. Though it is a chapter book (10 chapters in all), it doesn't feel like it. They are short and easy to read, which is perfect for my daughter who prefers to read graphic novels. This will be a nice transition book for her. I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion. show less
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