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Gigi and Ojiji
Series: I Can Read Level 3
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Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji? This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include Soup Day and Dumplings for Lili. Gigi and Ojiji is a Level Three I Can Read book.
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Gigi and Ojiji: "Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young readers coming back again and again. A must-buy." —School Library Journal (starred review)
"The text is well supported by the endearing illustrations, which capture all of Gigi’s big emotions and depict her as a biracial child, with a white father and Japanese mother." —Booklist (starred review)
"An affirming option in the quickly diversifying field of early-reader books." —Kirkus
Gigi, a biracial six-year-old girl, learns about her Japanese culture from her grandfather when he comes to visit. Perfect for social emotional learning.
Gigi can’t wait for her Ojiji—Japanese grandpa—to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks.
But her plans don’t work out quite the way she’d hoped. And her grandpa doesn’t seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji?
This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include Soup Day and Dumplings for Lili.
Gigi and Ojiji is a Level Three I Can Read book. Level 3 includes many fun subjects kids love to read about on their own. Themes include friendship, adventure, historical fiction, and science. Level 3 books are written for early independent readers. They include some challenging words and more complex themes and stories. The story contains several Japanese words and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations.
Acclaim for Gigi and Ojiji:
- A 2023 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor title
- El día de los niños, el día de los libros selection 2023
- ALSC Notable 2023
- CBC Teacher and Librarian Favorites Award 2023
- A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year in the 5-9 beginning reader category! (2023)
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Gigi and Ojiji by Melissa Iwai is praised for its enchanting portrayal of a Japanese American identity, demonstrating cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving that captivates young readers. The text is complemented by endearing illustrations depicting Gigi as a biracial child. It is recognised as an affirming choice in the growing field of diverse early-reader literature.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780063208056
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 June 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
- Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 82g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Melissa Iwai is a children's book author and illustrator who incorporates both traditional and digital media into her art. Her picture books include Dumplings for Lili, The Stray and the Strangers, I'll Hug You More, My Snow Globe, Let's Go to the Hardware Store, Truck Stop, Soup Day series, Night Shift Daddy, Thirty Minutes Over Oregon, and many more. When she's not working, Melissa loves to cook and develop her own recipes. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son. Melissa Iwai is a children's book author and illustrator who incorporates both traditional and digital media into her art. Her picture books include Dumplings for Lili, The Stray and the Strangers, I'll Hug You More, My Snow Globe, Let's Go to the Hardware Store, Truck Stop, Soup Day series, Night Shift Daddy, Thirty Minutes Over Oregon, and many more. When she's not working, Melissa loves to cook and develop her own recipes. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.
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