Yoko is excited about kindergarten and has already learned how to write her name. However, she can only write it in Japanese, and the other kids make fun of her scribbling. Soon, Yoko learns to read and write in English, in this back-to-school story. Full color.
When Yoko brings sushi to school for lunch, her classmates make fun of what she eats, until one of the them tries it for himself.
Yoko is excited about kindergarten and has already learned how to write her name.
Readers will enjoy reading the signs along with Yoko in this happy-ending story about navigating a very big but very friendly airport.
When Yoko moves from Japan to California, she decides to make and send origami swans to her grandmother for her birthday.
With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.
Looks like a trip to the Doll Hospital is in order! /DIV DIVRosemary Wells poignantly captures Yoko’s regret over a poor decision and subtly shows the healing power of love in this charming picture book for emerging readers.
"Tawada's slender accounts of alienation achieve a remarkable potency."--Michael Porter, The New York Times
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A mind-expanding, cheerfully dystopian new novel by Yoko Tawada, winner of the National Book Award Welcome to the not-too-distant future: Japan, having vanished from the face of the earth, is now remembered as “the land of sushi.” ...
"Bear is supposed to sleep through the winter, but he doesn't want to miss out on any of the fun. Fortunately, Mama Duck comes up with a plan that will help everyone have the perfect winter."--