When it is time for Oma to leave her beloved house on Maple Street and move into a retirement home, she is not happy. Everything feels wrong to her, from the flowers in the hallway to the crooked bowling lanes. Emily hates seeing her grandmother so sad and wants to help her feel at home again. While sorting through Oma's old belongings, Emily and her mother discover a treasure trove of memories hidden in faded ribbons, delicate lace, curtains, and old blankets. Emily suddenly has a brilliant idea. Together, they stitch the cherished fabrics into a beautiful patchwork quilt. As Oma wraps herself in the familiar materials, she realizes that even when life changes, the warmth of family and memories will always keep her covered.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Suki's favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother's visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school --- no matter what anyone says.
When it's Suki's turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she's soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class!
Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki's Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march --- and dance --- to her own drumbeat.
--- Added from Google Books ---
The joyful story of a young girl who dances to her own drumbeat, and in doing so teaches others about the richness of diversity.
--- Added from Hardcover ---
Suki's favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother's visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school -- no matter what anyone says. When it's Suki's turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she's soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class! Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki's Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march -- and dance -- to her own drumbeat.
When it's Suki's turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she's soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class!
Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki's Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march --- and dance --- to her own drumbeat.
--- Added from Google Books ---
The joyful story of a young girl who dances to her own drumbeat, and in doing so teaches others about the richness of diversity.
--- Added from Hardcover ---
Suki's favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother's visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school -- no matter what anyone says. When it's Suki's turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she's soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class! Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki's Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march -- and dance -- to her own drumbeat.
6-8 Years
29 Pages
