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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Yoko's Paper Cranes
Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Part of the A Yoko Book series
A girl crafts paper cranes to bridge the distance to her grandparents.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 371 ratings
32 pages· 311 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Yoko, longing for her grandparents in Japan, finds solace in crafting paper cranes. As her grandmother's birthday approaches, Yoko devises a heartfelt plan to send her love across the miles. Will her origami creations carry her emotions and connect her to her beloved Obaasan and Ojiisan? Discover how Yoko's creativity and love transcend distance in this touching tale of family bonds and heartfelt gestures.
From the publisher
Ever since Yoko moved with her Mama from Japan, she misses her Obaasan and Ojiisan (her grandma and grandpa) very much. She especially misses doing origami with them. Luckily, Yoko knows just what to do for Obaasan’s birthday.Available now for the first time in paperback, Yoko’s Paper Cranes is a story about making paper cranes and letting them fly with your heart to those you love, even if they are thousands of miles away.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 311
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 57060
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2009
- First published
- October 1, 2001
- Publisher
- DisneyHyperion
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781423119845
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