Yoko
Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today—sushi! But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. "Ick!" says one of the Franks. "It's seaweed!" They're not even impressed by her red bean ice cream dessert. Of course, Mrs. Jenkins has a plan that might solve Yoko's problem....
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Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today—sushi! But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. "Ick!" says one of the Franks. "It's seaweed!" They're not even impressed by her red bean ice cream dessert. Of course, Mrs. Jenkins has a plan that might solve Yoko's problem. But will it work with the other children in class? Now in paperback for the first time, this tender story from Rosemary Wells demonstrates the author's uncanny understanding of the pleasures and pains of an ordinary school day.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780786803958 (0786803959)
Publish date: 1998
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Childrens,
Academic,
School,
Cultural,
Food And Drink,
Food,
Picture Books,
Animals,
Cats,
Japan,
Storytime
This was a nice little book about diversity, tolerance, expanding one's horizons, and even, I guess, about bullying. My niece likes this book quite well (she's apparently read it before), and my nephew seemed to appreciate it, too. Was it a remarkably impactful book? Meh. Probably not all that m...
My daughter and I love rereading this one over and over. It's a great story that takes place in school and is written with a lot of humor and a lot of voice.
Adorable Yoko has a lunch box that's more than a little different. Cute and delicious. Seriously, just thinking about it has my mouth watering for sushi.Library copy.
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