Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
8 May 2018
Summary
It’s talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths-tree-climbing, mochi-making, collage-none of them feel quite right to perform on stage. Jasmine’s friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yos, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (aka Miss Perfect) is saying she’ll have the best talent.When Jasmine’s mom introduces her to the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, Jasmine finally finds an activity that feels just right. But will she be good enough at taiko in time to beat Maggie Milsap?Join Jasmine as she discovers her talent-and the difference between being the best and trying your best.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780374308360 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0374308365 |
| Author: | Debbi Michiko Florence, Elizabet Vukovic |
| Publisher: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc |
| Imprint: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 8 May 2018 |
| Weight: | 148g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 134mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Jasmine Toguchi |
| Audience Age: | 6 |
Critics Review
A Junior Library Guild Selection “An enjoyable offering about trying new activities and finding just the right talent that makes us feel “free and strong and happy.”” – Kirkus
Praise for the Jasmine Toguchi series:
Two Time Junior Library Guild Selection
Amazon’s Best Children’s Book
Beverly Clearly Children’s Choice Award Nominee
Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids List Pick
Three Time Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Pick
Nerdy Book Club Award Winner
We Are Kid Lit Collective Summer Reading List Pick
CCBC Best Book of the Year
CYBILS Easy Reader and Early Chapter Book Award Winner
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for Transitional Fiction
Boston Public Library Recommended Reading
“An enjoyable offering about trying new activities and finding just the right talent that makes us feel “free and strong and happy.”” –Kirkus
Debbi Michiko Florence
Debbi Michiko Florence is a third generation Japanese American, and has many fond memories of her family’s traditions while growing up in California. Debbi now lives in Connecticut with her husband, their two ducks, Darcy and Lizzy, and their bunny, Aki. Visit her online at debbimichikoflorence.comElizabet Vukovic received her BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. She specializes in children’s book illustration, but enjoys experimenting with character design, concept art, fashion illustration, and decorative art. She currently resides in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Visit her online at elizabetvukovic.com
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