Rosemary Wells
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Description:
When Yoko writes her name in Japanese instead of English, two classmates mock her and gleefully predict, “She won’t graduate from kindergarten.” Worried, Yoko hides under a table and is discovered by Angelo, who wants to learn how to write Japanese. In return, he shows her how to write her name “in ABCs.” Soon the entire class is learning how to write Japanese words, and graduation day has a distinctive Asian flavor, cheering even Yoko’s tormentors.
In the sunny illustrations, Japanese and English labels on familiar objects invite children to write in both languages. Any child who has coped with being different, especially those from other cultures, will identify with Yoko’s painfully realistic dilemma, and others will understand Yoko’s palpable fear of failure. Once again, Yoko shares her Japanese culture in a story that can spark discussions about accepting and honoring differences. Meaningful and delightful in equal measure.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (July 29, 2008)
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
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