The Way We Do It in Japan
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

The Way We Do It in Japan

By Geneva Cobb Iijima, Paige Billin-Frye (Illustrator)

A boy navigates cultural surprises in Japan.

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32 pages· 1,418 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Gregory's world turns upside down when his family relocates to Japan for his dad's job. As he steps into a land of unfamiliar customs and traditions, Gregory must adapt to a life filled with unexpected challenges and intriguing differences. Will he find a way to embrace this new culture, or will the surprises prove too overwhelming? Discover how Gregory's journey unfolds in a place where every day brings a new adventure.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,418
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about Japan
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
59151
Publication
Published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807578223

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