Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin

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In this beautifully written picture book, Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school’s talent show. The trouble is, she’s only a beginner, and she’s had only three lessons. Her brothers insist she isn’t good enough. “It’s a talent show, Hana,” they tell her. “You’ll be a disaster!” Hana remembers how wonderfully her talented grandfather, or Ojiichan, played his violin when she was visiting him in Japan. So, just like Ojiichan, Hana practices every day. She is determined to play her best. When Hana’s confidence wavers on the night of the show, however, she begins to wonder if her brothers were right. But then Hana surprises everyone once it’s her turn to perform — even herself! The Asian American female protagonist in this story offers a unique perspective, and bestselling author Chieri Uegaki has woven in lyrical scenes from Japan that add depth and resonance. The details in the artwork by Qin Leng connect the two places and contain a feeling of melody throughout. In the classroom, this book could serve as a celebration of music and performing arts, multicultural studies or the importance of intergenerational relationships. It is also a fabulous character education tie-in for discussing courage and perseverance. This terrifically inspiring book offers hope and confidence to all children who are yearning to master something difficult. Perhaps even more important, it allows children to see that there is more than one way to be successful at a task.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1894786335
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kids Can Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781894786331
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1894786331
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 – 8 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.38 x 10.38 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD930L
Best Sellers Rank: #106,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #103 in Children’s Asian & Asian American Books #233 in Children’s Performing Arts Fiction #369 in Children’s Multigenerational Family Life
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