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Ojiichan's Gift
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Ojiichan's Gift Hardcover -

by Uegaki, Chieri

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Inspired in part by her late father, a traditional Japanese landscaper and gardener who taught her "that moss on rocks is a gift of time, not to be washed away," this new story from the author of "Suki's Kimono" explores a deep intergenerational bond and the passing of knowledge from grandparent to grandchild over time. Full color.

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Kids Can Press, Limited. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Used - Very Good
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Details

  • Title Ojiichan's Gift
  • Author Uegaki, Chieri
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Kids Can Press, Limited
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 18831604-75
  • ISBN 9781771389631 / 177138963X
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 9 x 0.5 in (23.11 x 22.86 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 800
  • Themes
    • Character Trait: Caring
    • Character Trait: Perseverance
    • Character Trait: Responsibility
    • Cultural Region: Asian - General
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Japanese
    • Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
    • Ethnic Orientation: Asian - Japanese
    • Generational Orientation: Elderly/Aged
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Japan, Grandparent and child
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Media reviews

Citations

  • Booklist, 04/15/2019, Page 55
  • Horn Book Magazine, 07/01/2019, Page 118
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2019, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 02/15/2019, Page 126
  • Publishers Weekly, 01/21/2019, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 04/01/2019, Page 64

About the author

Chieri Uegaki is the author of Rosie and Buttercup, Suki's Kimono and Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin. Her books have garnered such honors as the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Chieri lives on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia.

Ojiichan's Gift is the first picture book for award-winning illustrator Genevieve Simms. Her illustration clients include House of Anansi Press, the Walrus and the Boston Globe. Genevieve lives in Toronto, Ontario.