In Tea With Milk, Allen Say takes an affectionate look back at his parents' young adulthood, and the struggles they found in finding a place that felt like home. The main character (Say's mother) feels like an outsider when she moves back to rural Japan from San Francisco. The story is incredibly moving and very interesting for adults and kids alike.
The most arresting attributes of the book are the illustrations. The beautiful images are painted to look like old photographs, so the personal story feels like a family album. Your child will love to absorb the fuller plot and will take an interest in the presentation of different cultures.
My niece, Emily, very much enjoyed this book. In the last year, the amount that she comprehends from each book has increased tremendously. This book encouraged her to ask questions, and she felt a lot of empathy for the story's characters.
--Eve