Suki's Kimono
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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.

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32 pages· 1,097 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 690L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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