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Suki’s Kimono

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Suki’s favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother’s visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school — no matter what anyone says.#When it’s Suki’s turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she’s soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class!#Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki’s Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march — and dance — to her own drumbeat.

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Suki’s favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother’s visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school — no matter what anyone says.#When it’s Suki’s turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she’s soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class!#Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki’s Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march — and dance — to her own drumbeat.

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Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 690L

  • guided reading
  • L

  • guided reading grade level
  • 2/3

  • accelerated reader interest lvl
  • LG

  • accelerated reader reading level
  • 3.9

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"A wonderful story about being yourself, with the added bonus of teaching readers a little about Japanese culture."

Kirkus Reviews, 01/10/2003

"Uegaki’s first picture book is a joyful tribute to a little girl’s inner and outer sense of style. Uegaki conveys Suki’s determination to honour her grandmother and remember a favourite day with language as colourful as the all-important kimono."

Quill & Quire, Starred Review, 01/10/2003

"Suki’s Kimono successfully achieves that delicate balance between plot, language, illustration, and design that is so critical when creating memorable picture books."

The New York Times, 01/11/2003

"The title character in the appealing story is a free spirit who wavers only briefly in her dedication to her own feelings."

ForeWord Magazine, 01/01/2004

"The story, written for ages four through eight, rings true on many levels."

Booklist, 01/11/2003

"A fine choice for multicultural units as well as youngsters dealing with differences. Suki’s story will appeal to other independent-thinking girls as well."

Asian Week, 01/11/2003

"An absolutely delightful tale ..."

School Library Journal, 01/12/2003

"Overall, this is an appealing story of courage and independence."

Montreal Review of Books, 01/11/2003

"Jorisch’s watercolours creations capture the spunk of the free-thinking Suki."

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Awards

  • 2005 - Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library Association, Commended

  • 2005 - Chocolate Lily Award, ForeWord Magazine, Commended

  • 2004 - Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award, International Reading Association, Commended

  • 2004 - Book of the Year – Bronze Medal, , Winner

  • 2004 - Children's Book Award Notable Book, , Winner

  • 2004 - Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize, , Commended

  • 2004 - Mr. Christie Book Award, , Commended

  • 2004 - Ruth Schwartz Children’s Book Award, , Commended

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