Dad Bakes
What's Dad Bakes About
Dad wakes early every morning before the sun, heading off to work at the bakery. He kneads, rolls, and bakes, and as the sun rises and the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter. Together they play, read, garden, and–most importantly–they bake.This lovely, resonant picture book was inspired by muralist Katie Yamasaki’s work with formerly incarcerated people. With subtle, uncluttered storytelling amplified by her monumental and heartfelt paintings, she has created a powerful story of love, of family, and of reclaiming a life with joy.
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Katie Yamasaki is a muralist, author, and teacher. When she was growing up, the World War II internment of 110,000 Japanese and Japanese American citizens was never discussed in school–even though most of Katie’s Japanese family was interned. Inspired by her family’s history, she wrote Fish for Jimmy to honor their bravery and the memory of those like them. Based in Brooklyn, New York, she travels widely across the world to paint in and work with diverse communities. She is passionate about art as dialogue and storytelling.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781324015413
- Publication Date
- October 26, 2021
- Publisher
- Norton Young Readers
- Original Publication Date
- October 26, 2021
- Page Count
- 48
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 6 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2021007077
- Lexile® Level
- AD220L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~H
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~1.9
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