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Suki Kimono

Suki Kimono

Author: Chieri Uegaki
Illustrator: Stephane Jorisch
Genre: Multicultural book
Grade: 2nd grade and up


Suki is a Japanese student. One day she wanted to wear her kimono to school, but her sister thinks it is embarrassing. Suki did not care for she really likes her kimono because when obachan gave it to her, they went to the festival and had fun wearing their kimonos. When it was time to go to school, her sisters did not want to be associated with her; therefore, they walked ahead and she is left behind. Suki does not care though for she is very fond of her kimono. Some kids laughed at her and some pointed at her, but she does not care and don’t mind at all. When it was time to introduce their selves to class, Suki performed her dance and the purpose of the kimono. Everyone was amazed and Suki is proud of her kimono.


I will read this to my students for it encourages them to be proud of their culture and acknowledge it. Suki showed a great attitude toward others and that being different is okay. I highly recommend this book because it is an outstanding story. This will give the students courage to be proud of where they come from or where they are born. The illustrations in this book is water color and drawings. It is pastel like and it is Japanese art form.

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