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Tokyo Friends
Tokyo Friends | Betty Reynolds
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This multicultural children's book is a 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 differand 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.
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Tokyo Friends | Betty Reynolds
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Whenever I‘m making the trip to Tokyo‘s only(?!) used English bookstore, I can‘t resist taking a pic of the walk from the train station and feel like a tourist. Fun day with @tessavi ♥️(Was way too hot tho...) #tokyo #japan #bookhaul #bookswithaview

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alanacristin
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Another cute intro to Japanese culture by Betty Reynolds, this time specifically for kids. The rhyming text contrasts Japanese and Western traditions and shows how both are integrated into daily life in Tokyo. The second half introduces Japanese holidays. Vocabulary words appear with illustrations on each page and are given in English, hiragana, and romaji readings. I'll likely add this one to my son's library. #mommyreads #picturebooks #Japan