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Suki's Kimono

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This charming story is one that every child should read (or have read to them!). Not only does it have an encouraging message and introduce aspects of Japanese culture; it's also VERY beautifully illustrated, and Chieri Uegaki's writing is a pleasure to read. I love the way she phrases things, like when Suki sits close to the taiko drummers and feels "like she'd swallowed a ball of thunder and her whole insides quaked and quivered." Buy this book -- you won't be disappointed.

Suki's Kimono is the heartwarming picture book story by Chieri Uegaki of Suki, a young girl determined to wear her favorite blue cotton kimono to school because it is a cherished gift from her beloved grandmother. Suki's friend warns her that it seems weird, but young Suki is determined to follow her own heart. A delightful tale Suki's Kimono is an exuberant story which is wonderfully enhanced for young readers with the brightly colored illustrations of Stephane Jorisch.

Suki's Kimono is a very nice book about a Japanese girl who is teased for wanting to wear her kimono on her first day of school. Instead of feeling embarassed about her clothes, Suki embraces her differenced and explains to her teacher and friends why she wears her Japanese clothes! A fun read for preschoolers and probably elementary school kids too.

Suki's Kimono is a delightful book. We were learning about Japan and tried on Kimono's at Epcot. So my six year old daughter wanted a book on kimonos. Our librarian recommended this book. After reading it every night for a month I decided to buy it. It is our favorite. It's about a little girl who is starting school and she wants to wear her kimono her obachen (grandmother) brought her from Japan while visiting for the summer. Her older sisters tell her she should wear something cool. They both have new shoes and a new shirt to wear. At the end of the school day something wonderful happens. Suki comes home happy while her sisters grumble about how no one noticed their new shoes and shirt. I love the story because it shows that you don't have to be cool or trendy for people at school to like you. You just need to be yourself. It also teaches a lesson about ignoring bullies. Plus, you learn a lot of Japanese words and a glimpse about their culture. I highly recommend this book!

This effervescent story, with its vivid, carefree illustrations and its protaganist's refreshing win-win attitude, is a rousing celebration of individuality and joie de vivre. We love Suki!!

Adorable book. Bought it as a present for a college professor who collects books. Easy to read and teaches a moral about being yourself and being happy no matter what.

I read this book with my third grade class and they loved it. This is the type of book that can really open up thought-provoking and important discussions about differences. It is a fun and easily relatable to any child (and adults). I would recommend this book.

Charming little story about a little girl with a personality of her own. She lives in San Francisco and is very proud of her Japanese heritage. She decides to wear her kimono the first day of school despite her older sisters attempts to make her feel embarrassed. She is met with a few snickers at school but holds her head up high . Later when introducing herself in class, she has the opportunity to explain about her kimono and the Japanese dancers at a festival during the past summer. Great book for our family as we are raising bicultural, bilingual Japanese kids in the US.

This is a cute story about a little girl who wants to wear her kimono (full of good memories from her grandmother's visit) to the first day of school. And she does, despite what her status-conscious sisters think. Naturally, nobody noticed their carefully-chosen outfits, but of course everybody saw Suki's kimono and heard her story of how she got it.

This is a great book for showing the importance of treasured possessions and how they can be shared effectively with others. Suki loves her kimono and wears it to school with pride. The author, Uegaki, does a fine job of showing Suki's spirit and respect for her grandmother. The text is easily understood and the addition of humor lends to the usefulness of the book. It can be used as a catalyst for sharing time and discussions of favorite relatives. The illustrations are done with ink and watercolor and are especially delicate, yet expressive. They portray Suki as a spunky young Japanese girl with a mind of her own but a love of tradition and family.