 Mayumi visits her grandfather (Ojiichan) in Japan every summer. She helps him in his beautiful rock garden. But one summer, everything changes. Ojiichan has grown older and he cannot tend the garden any more. Mayumi makes him a mini rock garden in a bento box. This is a heartwarming story about the bond of love. The watercolor paintings are detailed and calming just like a Japanese rock garden. The Japanese words used in the story are explained in a brief glossary. mjw |
| Title: Ojiichan’s Gift Author: Chieri Uegaki Illustrator: Genevieve Simms Publisher: Kids Can Press. Toronto Copyright: 2019 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-77138-963-1 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Japan Author’s ethnicity: Japanese Author’s residence: British Columbia Illustrator’s ethnicity: Canadian Illustrator’s residence: Toronto, Ontario Subjects: Asia, Gardens, Multigenerational, Rock gardens |
Ojiichan’s Gift
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