Yoko's Paper Cranes
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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.

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32 pages· 311 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD510L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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