Tokyo Friends: Tokyo no Tomodachi

by Betty Reynolds

Overview

This multicultural children's book is a kid-friendly introduction to Japanese culture!

Katie is a young American girl living in present-day Tokyo. One day, as she walks her dog, she meets Keiko, a young Japanese girl, and her brother Kenji. Join Katie, Keiko and Kenji as they explore the city and its surroundings as they learn about cultural diversity and the customs of their respective countries. Whether eating soba (buckwheat noodles) or spaghetti, studying kana (the alphabet), or dancing at the O-bon festival, the friends discover just how much their two cultures differ—and how much they are alike.

Vibrantly illustrated by the author, Tokyo Friends is a wonderful Japanese children's book that introduces young readers to Japanese traditions and customs and also serves well as a valuable beginner's guide to the Japanese language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9784805310755
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	11/10/2012
Edition description:	Hardcover with Jacket
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.70(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Betty Reynolds was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She worked as an art director for an advertising agency for twenty-two years before moving to Singapore and then Tokyo, where she currently resides. She is the author of Japanese Celebrations.

Editorial Reviews

"Older youngsters who want to learn about the Japanese culture and language should find this brightly illustrated picture/word book appealing."—St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Older youngsters who want to learn about the Japanese culture and language should find this brightly illustrated picture/word book appealing."—St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Older youngsters who want to learn about the Japanese culture and language should find this brightly illustrated picture/word book appealing."—St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Older youngsters who want to learn about the Japanese culture and language should find this brightly illustrated picture/word book appealing."—St. Paul Pioneer Press

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