Book
Perfect paper cranes / Melissa Iwai.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063208148 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Harper, [2024]
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| Subject: | Japanese Americans > Juvenile fiction. Grandfathers > Juvenile fiction. Grandparent and child > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Readers (Publications) |
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Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | JE Iwai | 31681030043350 | EASYREAD | Available | - |
| Lakeshore Branch | JE Iwai | 31681030043368 | EASYREAD | Checked out | 06/18/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
"While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks, in this sweet story that includes a glossary of Japanese words and origami instructions. Simultaneous. Illustrations. " - Baker & Taylor
"While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks"-- - HARPERCOLL
"A cheery, gentle lesson on the importance of âpractice makes Âperfect.â âSchool Library Journal (starred review)
A Geisel Honorâwinning series!
Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi canât wait to make a paper crane like Ojijiâs. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojijiâs. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best?Â
Author-illustrator Melissa Iwaiâs next installment in this I Can Read series encourages readers to try a new activity and to never give up.
Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes is a Level Three I Can Read book, which is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. The story contains several Japanese words, a glossary, and instructions on how to fold a paper puppy.
Praise for Gigi and Ojiji:
"Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this Âenchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young Âreaders coming back again and again. A must-buy." âSchool Library Journal (starred review)
"The text is well supported by the endearing illustrations, which capture all of Gigiâs big emotions and depict her as a biracial child, with a white father and Japanese mother." âALA Booklist (starred review)
"An affirming option in the quickly diversifying field of early-reader books." âKirkus Reviews
A 2023 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor title
El dÃa de los niños, el dÃa de los libros selection 2023
ALSC Notable 2023
CBC Teacher and Librarian Favorites Award 2023
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year in the 5â9 beginning reader category (2023)
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
