Girls' Day / Boys' Day [Hardcover]

Minako Ishii (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2007 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Beautiful photographs capture the essence of two of Hawaii's favorite holidays. Brief text describes the origin, significance, and customs of Girls' Day (March 3) and Boys' Day (May 5), highlighting the similarities and differences between community, school, and family celebrations in Japan and in Hawaii. The binding produces two books in one, with two front covers. Both books include many photos of girls and boys enjoying their special days.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The first thing that catches the eye with the nifty new two-books-in-one "Girls' Day/Boys' Day" is its size. At seven inches by seven inches, it's just right for little hands. Kids can pick a story, "Girls' Day," or "Boys' Day," by turning the book upside down, and over.

Brief text covers both events, highlighting similarities and differences between community, school and family celebrations that take place in Japan and in Hawai'i.

Impressive interior images of celebrations in Kyoto, Chiba and Honolulu bleed over the pages alongside smaller inset photos.

The text is succinct and filled with interesting tidbits. For example, Girls' Day began in China as a religious ceremony, and Japanese nobles adopted the custom more than 1,000 years ago. Dolls, kimono and food customs are detailed.

While Girls' Day is celebrated each year on the third day of the third month, Boys' Day falls on the fifth day of the fifth month. For Boys' Day, the significance of samurai, the iris and flying carp are explained. Children and adults will find much to enjoy in these pages, as, in all, this is a delightful work of nonfiction. -- The Honolulu Advertiser, March 4, 2007

About the Author

Minako Ishii's travels as a senior business analyst with Sony furthered an early interest in world cultures. Her photographs, which have appeared in international, national, and Hawaii publications, and her business, Beyond Borders, reflect her belief in both the importance of cultural preservations and in children's potential to bridge boundaries.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Bess Press; 1 edition (February 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157306274X
• ISBN-13: 978-1573062749
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)