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Food for thought
—Iwai, Melissa, author, illustrator.
2023

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Join Gigi as she tries natto, a traditional Japanese food, in this exciting and engaging Level Three I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator Melissa Iwai. Intergenerational relationships, Japanese culture, and social and emotional learning are highlighted in this sweet biracial story. Ohayo! It's breakfast time and Gigi can't wait to make her favorite meal—Peanut Butter Toast. Yummy! But Ojiji doesn't like peanut butter. How can anyone NOT like peanut butter? Ojiji prefers Japanese foods—like natto, made from fermented soybeans. Will Gigi learn to love a new breakfast treat? This story highlights the close relationship of Gigi and her grandfather and the importance of trying new things!

Item Details

ISBN:

  • 9780063208124
  • 9780063208117
  • 0063208121
  • 0063208113

Edition: First edition.

Description: 32 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.

Target Audience Note:

  • 004-008.
  • Grades K-1.

Other Title: Gigi and Ojiji. Food for thought

Notes: Contains Japanese words and glossary with definitions.

Control Number: 3285965

Publisher: New York : Harper, 2023.
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