How My Parents Learned to Eat

by Ina R. Friedman, Allen Say (Illustrator)

Overview

An American sailor courts a young Japanese woman and each tries, in secret, to learn the other's way of eating.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395442357
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/27/1987
Series:	Rise and Shine
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	266,106
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	450L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include Tree of Cranes, Allison, and the Caldecott Medal–winning Grandfather's Journey. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

What People are Saying About This

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"The book is wonderfully thought-provoking in its portrayal of the subtle similarities and differences among cultures." School Library Journal, Starred

Editorial Reviews

"The book is wonderfully thought-provoking in its portrayal of the subtle similarities and differences among cultures." School Library Journal, Starred —

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