Perfect Paper Cranes
Perfect Paper Cranes
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HarperCollins
Just the Series: I Can Read Level 3: Gigi and Ojiji   

Series and Publisher: I Can Read Level 3: Gigi and Ojiji   

Annotation: While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks, in this sweet story that includes a glossary of Japanese words and origami instructions.
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #381563
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 05/07/24
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: 0-06-320815-6
ISBN 13: 978-0-06-320815-5
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2023943332
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal Starred Review (Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2024)

PreS-Gr 2— Gigi is thrilled for the Japan Day Festival, where she'll get to eat, watch a parade, and make crafts. Origami holds the most appeal, particularly since Gigi's beloved grandfather Ojiji will be helping at the booth. Feeling ambitious, Gigi wants to attempt a paper crane. A crane is hard, her mother explains, but encourages her with a Japanese word that means good luck or do your best: "Ganbatte!" Gigi's confidence suffers a blow when her attempts at a crane don't go as planned. "One fold at a time," Ojiji encourages her, and though her crane doesn't boast the same angular perfection as his, her family reminds her that her greatest accomplishment lies in not having given up. This is a wonderful addition to Iwai's growing series of early readers centered around the relationship between granddaughter and grandfather, in which Ojiji is treated as a beloved elder from whom Gigi can glean valuable life lessons. Softly colorful, tender illustrations depict Gigi's multiracial family as they enjoy a spring day together, surrounded by a diverse crew of festivalgoers. A few introductory Japanese words and phrases are seamlessly integrated into the text, then later defined in a glossary. The final pages feature a lesson on making an origami puppy—less daunting than a crane. VERDICT A cheery, gentle lesson on the importance of "practice makes perfect."— Kate Newcombe

ALA Booklist (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

In this story from the Gigi and Ojiji series under the respected I Can Read banner, Gigi is eager to visit the local Japan Day Festival. The food is great, and Ojiji, her grandpa, is helping to staff the origami booth. Since he's busy helping others fold paper cranes (a difficult challenge), another staffer shows Gigi how to make an origami puppy, an easier project. Now confident, Gigi asks Ojiji to show her how to make a crane. Unfortunately, she's easily discouraged after comparing her finished project with her grandfather's, and she declares that she doesn't like origami. Her understanding mentor advises her to make just "one fold at a time." Musing, "I can do that," Gigi tries again and makes a better crane. Beginning readers will probably sympathize with Gigi's initial impatience to excel. The book concludes with a double-page spread titled "How to fold a puppy head," featuring 11 illustrated step-by-step instructions for making an origami dog like those shown in the colorful digital illustrations. A reassuring story paired with an appealing craft project.

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School Library Journal Starred Review (Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2024)
ALA Booklist (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Word Count: 381
Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: K-3
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 2.0 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 550404 / grade: Lower Grades

"A cheery, gentle lesson on the importance of “practice makes ­perfect.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

A Geisel Honor–winning series!

Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can’t wait to make a paper crane like Ojiji’s. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojiji’s. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best? 

Author-illustrator Melissa Iwai’s next installment in this I Can Read series encourages readers to try a new activity and to never give up.

Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes is a Level Three I Can Read book, which is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. The story contains several Japanese words, a glossary, and instructions on how to fold a paper puppy.

Praise for Gigi and Ojiji:

"Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this ­enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young ­readers coming back again and again. A must-buy." —School Library Journal (starred review)

"The text is well supported by the endearing illustrations, which capture all of Gigi’s big emotions and depict her as a biracial child, with a white father and Japanese mother." —ALA Booklist (starred review)

"An affirming option in the quickly diversifying field of early-reader books." —Kirkus Reviews

A 2023 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor title

El día de los niños, el día de los libros selection 2023

ALSC Notable 2023

CBC Teacher and Librarian Favorites Award 2023

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year in the 5–9 beginning reader category (2023)

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection


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