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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Suki's Kimono
Written by Chieri Uegaki · Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
A girl defies norms by wearing her cherished kimono to school.
32 pages· 1,097 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Suki treasures her blue kimono, a gift from her grandmother, and insists on wearing it to school despite her sisters' objections. On her first day back, she shares memories of a vibrant street festival, captivating her classmates with tales and dances. As Suki twirls to her own rhythm, she not only embraces her heritage but also inspires her peers to appreciate the beauty of diversity. Will her courage to be different win over her classmates, or will she face ridicule? Discover how Suki's spirit and joy transform her school day into a celebration of individuality.
From the publisher
On her first day of first grade, despite the objections of her older sisters, Suki chooses to wear her beloved Japanese kimono to school because it holds special memories of her grandmother’s visit last summer.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,097
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 690L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~P
- Scholastic level
- L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 73378
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781553377528
- OCLC
- 817098511
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