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Yoko

Rosemary Wells

"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

The charming story from a beloved and bestselling creator, about a cat who is teased for the food she brings for school lunch, encourages acceptance and embracing of 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?

Don't miss this other story about Yoko:
Yoko Finds Her Way

Book Details

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: May 1st, 2009
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.94in - 9.06in - 0.11in - 0.29lb
  • EAN: 9781423119838
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Animals - CatsReaders - BeginnerSchool & Education

About the Author

Rosemary Wells's career as an author and illustrator spans more than thirty years and sixty books. She is the creator of such unforgettable characters as Ruby and Max, Noisy Nora, and Yoko. She has also given Mother Goose new life in the bestselling My Very First Mother Goose. She lives in Greenwich, CT.

Praise for this book

* "As usual, Wells demonstrates a remarkable feel for children's small but important difficulties. Like the just-right text, her expressive watercolors, both panels and full-scale, capture a distinctive variety of animal children as well as the nuances in Yoko's expressions. Well's message is clear without being heavy-handed, making this brightly colored schoolroom charmer a perfect book for those American-melting-pot kindergartners who need to develop a genuine respect for one another's differences."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Wells's unerring sense of how children think and feel shines through. The lesson might have been labored; instead, Wells offers some trusty guidance and a light touch, and leaves the conclusions to readers."--Kirkus Reviews