David liked his family exactly the way it was: Mom, Dad, and him. Now a baby named Jin Woo is coming from Korea, and David is not sure he wants to be a big brother at all.
When Jin Woo arrives, everyone seems to be busy holding, feeding, and smiling at the new baby. David begins to wonder whether there is still enough love left for him. Then a meaningful letter helps him see his family in a new way.
Jin Woo is a gentle picture book about adoption, sibling jealousy, and learning that love in a family can grow without leaving anyone behind.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Laura Iwasaki’s family is making a solemn visit to Manzanar, the place where her grandfather is buried and where thousands of Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War II. For Laura, it is partly a family trip and partly a journey into history.
As her father remembers being taken there as a child, Laura begins to understand that this quiet place carries pain, courage, and memory. Her family’s visit becomes a way to honor Grandfather and recognize a painful chapter in American history.
So Far from the Sea is a deeply moving picture book about Japanese American incarceration, family remembrance, patriotism, and the importance of telling hard truths to the next generation.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
30 Pages
