| Yoko Contributor(s): Wells, Rosemary (Author), Wells, Rosemary (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1423119835 ISBN-13: 9781423119838 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today-sushi! But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. "Ick!" says one of the Franks. "It's seaweed!" They're not even impressed by her red bean ice cream dessert. Of course, Mrs. Jenkins has a plan that might solve Yoko's problem. But will it work with the other children in class? Now in paperback for the first time, this tender story from Rosemary Wells demonstrates the author's uncanny understanding of the pleasures and pains of an ordinary school day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 580 |
| Series: Yoko Book |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 9.06" W x 8.94" (0.29 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 29511 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The charming, acclaimed book about a cat who is teased for the food she brings for school lunch--and that launched the beloved series about Yoko--is about accepting and embracing our differences. Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today--sushi But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. "Ick " says one of the Franks. "It's seaweed " They're not even impressed by her red bean ice cream dessert. Of course, Mrs. Jenkins has a plan that might solve Yoko's problem. But will it work with the other children in class? "This brightly colored schoolroom charmer is] a perfect book for those American-melting-pot kindergarteners who need to develop a genuine respect for one another's differences." --Publishers Weekly, starred review Don't miss the other stories about Yoko, including Yoko Finds Her Way |