Our World: Japan
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2022
- Category
- Asia, Diversity & Multicultural, Daily Activities
- Recommended Age
- 0 to 4
- Recommended Grade
- p
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Board book
- ISBN
- 9781646866298
- Publish Date
- Oct 2022
- List Price
- $12.99
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Description
“As an age-appropriate visual guide offering a few Japanese phrases alongside the English narrative, this book presents scenes of daily life that tidily fit within a framework of characteristic associations with Japan” – Kirkus Reviews Float through the cherry blossoms, snack at the market and watch the stars twinkle following a day in Japan. With text and artwork developed especially for babies, author Emily Satako Seo and illustrator Aunyarat Watanabe draw on personal experience of life in Japan to create this appealing board book for young readers.
About the authors
Contributor Notes
Emily Satoko Seo, a Japanese Canadian chemist turned children's book author, writes about food, culture, science and nature. She currently lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and two young children.
Aunyarat Watanabe is a Japanese illustrator who loves to explore imaginary worlds and to express her inner child through art. Creating fun content for kids is her passion. She lives and works in Tokyo, Japan with her pet caterpillars.
Editorial Reviews
“As an age-appropriate visual guide offering a few Japanese phrases alongside the English narrative, this book presents scenes of daily life that tidily fit within a framework of characteristic associations with Japan” – Kirkus Reviews
