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My Awesome Japan Adventure: A Diary about the Best 4 Months Ever!
by Otowa, Rebecca | HC | Good
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- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
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- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 4805312165
- Book Title
- My Awesome Japan Adventure : a Diary about the Best 4 Months Ever!
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Travel, People & Places / Asia, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Item Weight
- 12 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 48 Pages
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Dan is a typical American fifth grader, who travels to Japan to live with a Japanese family as an exchange student. He loves to write and doodle in his diary, and kids will love reading about all the adventures he had while he was in Japan, told in his own words. With the help of his Japanese foster brother and sister, Daisuke and Mari, Dan experiences life in a traditional Japanese village, tries new foods, and gives his readers the inside scoop on Japanese school life.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805312165
ISBN-13
9784805312162
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167508878
Product Key Features
Book Title
My Awesome Japan Adventure : a Diary about the Best 4 Months Ever!
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Travel, People & Places / Asia, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10 in
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Width
7 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Grade from
Second Grade
Grade to
Sixth Grade
Reviews
There's a lot covered here, but it's all presented at a level that's rather accessible for both those with no knowledge of Japan and for a younger audience that doesn't want to (or can't) pour through dry guidebooks. [...] Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject -- having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here, she has a good feel for what will interest her younger readers. -- Uncovering Japan blog, My Awesome Japan Adventure is lush with specific, intriguing details about the Japanese culture and the lives of Japanese children and families. It's the voice, though, that will win kids over. Otowa smartly chose to write about Japanese culture, using the point of view of Dan, who, at the end of the book, vows to come back to Japan. -- The Children's Book Review, "There's a lot covered here but it's all presented at a level that's rather accessible for both those with no knowledge of Japan and for a younger audience that doesn't want to (or can't) pour through dry guidebooks. [...] Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject - having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here, she has a good feel for what will interest her younger readers." - Uncovering Japan blog, " My Awesome Japan Adventure is lush with specific, intriguing details about the Japanese culture and the lives of Japanese children and families. It's the voice, though, that will win kids over. Otowa smartly chose to write about Japanese culture, using the point of view of Dan, who, at the end of the book, vows to come back to Japan." -- The Children's Book Review, "This book is great for introducing older children to Japanese culture or for more advanced Japanese children learning English. How interesting to see your country through the eyes of a foreigner. Highly recommended for children interested in learning about other parts of the world. It would also be great for a book report on Japan."-CatherineAmi.com, "This book is great for introducing older children to Japanese culture or for more advanced Japanese children learning English. How interesting to see your country through the eyes of a foreigner. Highly recommended for children interested in learning about other parts of the world. It would also be great for a book report on Japan." - CatherineAmi.com blog, "There's a lot covered here but it's all presented at a level that's rather accessible for both those with no knowledge of Japan and for a younger audience that doesn't want to (or can't) pour through dry guidebooks. [...] Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject -- having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here, she has a good feel for what will interest her younger readers." -- Uncovering Japan blog, "I liked this book [...] I liked what Dan learned and I thought that he made some pretty fun choices. At the end he hoped he would be coming back soon." - Miriam, age 10, City Book Review, "This book is great for introducing older children to Japanese culture or for more advanced Japanese children learning English. How interesting to see your country through the eyes of a foreigner. Highly recommended for children interested in learning about other parts of the world. It would also be great for a book report on Japan." - CatherineAmi.com, "There's a lot covered here, but it's all presented at a level that's rather accessible for both those with no knowledge of Japan and for a younger audience that doesn't want to (or can't) pour through dry guidebooks. [...] Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject -- having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here, she has a good feel for what will interest her younger readers." -- Uncovering Japan blog, "I liked this book [...] I liked what Dan learned, and I thought that he made some pretty fun choices. At the end, he hoped he would be coming back soon." -- Miriam, age 10, City Book Review, This diary-cum-travelogue surveys aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture from sushi and bowing (how and when to do it) to ninjas and manga. -- School Library Journal, "This diary-cum-travelogue surveys aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture from sushi and bowing (how and when to do it) to ninjas and manga." - School Library Journal, "This diary-cum-travelogue surveys aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture from sushi and bowing (how and when to do it) to ninjas and manga." -- School Library Journal, "This book is great for introducing older children to Japanese culture or for more advanced Japanese children learning English. How interesting to see your country through the eyes of a foreigner. Highly recommended for children interested in learning about other parts of the world. It would also be great for a book report on Japan." -- CatherineAmi.com blog, ...the story and illustrations will hold a child's interest with comparisons to Japanese and American culture written in a voice they can easily identify with. -- The Japan Times, "I liked this book [...] I liked what Dan learned and I thought that he made some pretty fun choices. At the end he hoped he would be coming back soon." Miriam, age 10, City Book Review, "...the story and illustrations will hold a child's interest with comparisons to Japanese and American culture written in a voice they can easily identify with." - The Japan Times, There's a lot covered here but it's all presented at a level that's rather accessible for both those with no knowledge of Japan and for a younger audience that doesn't want to (or can't) pour through dry guidebooks. [...] Rebecca Otowa truly knows h|9784805312162|, "I liked this book [...] I liked what Dan learned and I thought that he made some pretty fun choices. At the end he hoped he would be coming back soon." -- Miriam, age 10, City Book Review, " My Awesome Japan Adventure is lush with specific, intriguing details about the Japanese culture and the lives of Japanese children and families. It's the voice, though, that will win kids over. Otowa smartly chose to write about Japanese culture, using the point of view of Dan, who, at the end of the book, vows to come back to Japan." - The Children's Book Review, "...the story and illustrations will hold a child's interest with comparisons to Japanese and American culture written in a voice they can easily identify with." -- The Japan Times, My Awesome Japan Adventure is lush with specific, intriguing details about the Japanese culture and the lives of Japanese children and families. It's the voice, though, that will win kids over. Otowa smartly chose to write about Japanese culture,|9784805312162|, "I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem--my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony-- and much, much more! It's unique layout and illustrations cover so many aspects of Japan--and mix the authentic information with the fictional journal of a 5th-grade boy." -- Kid World Citizen blog, "I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem--my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony-- and much, much more! It's unique layout and illustrations cover so many aspects of Japan--and mix the authentic information with the fictional journal of a 5th grade boy." -- Kid World Citizen blog, "I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem-my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony- and much, much more! It's unique layout and illustrations cover so many aspects of Japan-and mix the authentic information with the fictional journal of a 5th grade boy."-Kid World Citizen, This book is great for introducing older children to Japanese culture or for more advanced Japanese children learning English. How interesting to see your country through the eyes of a foreigner. Highly recommended for children interested in learning about other parts of the world. It would also be great for a book report on Japan. -- CatherineAmi.com blog, "I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem-my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony- and much, much more! It's unique layout and illustrations cover so many aspects of Japan-and mix the authentic information with the fictional journal of a 5th grade boy." - Kid World Citizen blog, "I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem-my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony- and much, much more! It's unique layout and illustrations cover so many aspects of Japan-and mix the authentic information with the fictional journal of a 5th grade boy." - Kid World Citizen, I liked this book [...] I liked what Dan learned, and I thought that he made some pretty fun choices. At the end, he hoped he would be coming back soon. -- Miriam, age 10, City Book Review, I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem--my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony-- and m|9784805312162|, I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem--my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony-- and much, much more! It's unique layout and illustrations cover so many aspects of Japan--and mix the authentic information with the fictional journal of a 5th-grade boy. -- Kid World Citizen blog, "There's a lot covered here but it's all presented at a level that's rather accessible for both those with no knowledge of Japan and for a younger audience that doesn't want to (or can't) pour through dry guidebooks. [...] Rebecca Otowa truly knows her subject - having lived in Japan for 30 years and raised children and grandchildren here, she has a good feel for what will interest her younger readers. Yet adults will also find a host of information contained within the pages and may enjoy such insights into things like school routines and family holiday traditions that are not often elaborated upon in more traditional guides. It's also slim enough to slip into a carry-on for Japan-bound travellers and may even inspire young adventurers to chronicle their own experience in a similar journal." - Uncovering Japan, I highly recommend this incredible cultural gem-my kids poured over the pictures and text. Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest, food, pastimes, customs, tea ceremony- and m|9784805312162|, "This diary-cum-travelogue surveys aspects of traditional and modern Japanese culture from sushi and bowing (how and when to do it) to ninjas and manga."- School Library Journal, This book is great for introducing older children to Japanese culture or for more advanced Japanese children learning English. How interesting to see your country through the eyes of a foreigner. Highly recommended for children interested in learning abo|9784805312162|
Table of Content
Going to Japan (On the plane ride over, Dan jots down all the questions he has about life in Japan.) My First Impressions (Dan meets the Marutas and catches a few glimpses on the way home from the airport.) A Japanese Breakfast (Japanese breakfast foods--a salty surprise!) My First Week of School (Japanese school is sooooo different!) Fun With Origami (Make a flower to give to someone you love.) Daisuke's Grandfather (On "Respect for Elders Day", grandpa reminisces about olden times in Japan.) The Rice Harvest (A family affair) Making Onigiri (Japan's favorite "fast food") Visiting a Budokan (Dan experiences Japanese martial arts first-hand.) How to Bow Like a Japanese (Daisuke teaches Dan this timeless art.) The Tea Ceremony (Mari invites Dan to see how the ancient rituals of Japan are still practiced.) Micro Sushi (A great way to get used to the idea of raw fish!) Daisuke's Brush Painting Class (The elegant art of shodo ) Writing in Japanese (The basics of kana and kanji ) Going to the Shrine (The Marutas take Dan to a local Shinto shrine to experience Japan's religious traditions.) Family Fun (Dan compares his family's hobbies at home to those of the Daisuke family.) Meet the Real Ninjas (Western kids can never get enough of these stealthy warriors!) A Trip to Osaka (A day in a big city) Christmas and New Year (One holiday is lots bigger than the other. Guess which!) Karuta Cards (A traditional New Year's game) Making Mochi (A culinary art that requires a lot of elbow grease!) Kids on the Loose (What Japanese kids usually do for fun!) Souvenirs of My Stay (Dan looks over all the souvenirs of his time in Japan.) On My Next Trip...(Dan thinks about all the things he wants to do the next time he goes to Japan...)
Copyright Date
2013
Dewey Decimal
915.204512
Dewey Edition
23
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