Two young Asian-American children deal with the difficulties of a move, a new country, and new customs. They learn many new and exciting things in Japan. Most of all, they learn to grow and accept the changes that the move has brought them. Good for children experiencing a move. Japanese print style.
Illustrations reflect the customs and style of traditional Japanese art.
Moving Moving often stirs emotions. Moving from the only home one has ever known, despite your age, can be difficult. The text is gentle, warm, and comforting. To help their child keep memories alive parents might follow this idea and take photographs of the home prior to moving. Jorah's birthday is fast approaching and she has no friend with which to celebrate.