Review Allen Say’s marvelous full color illustrations depict the journey his grandfather took from Japan to America and back again. Children will love the details in each full-page image accompanied by simple text, often only one or two sentences. Say provides accurate details of what America and Japan were like when his grandfather lived and had adventures. Themes Family Adventure Japan America Application Librarians can introduce children to Japan and the Japanese culture through this book. Say’s book also mentioned the war and could provide a real story about someone effected by WWII. Librarians can also create a “Travel Word” dictionary with students after reading the book. Start with a chart paper and create a list of words, then have the children add pictures. (Scholastic, 2017). Other Books by Allen Say (Houghton Mifflin Company, 2017)
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Other Resources Scholastic. (2017). Lesson plan: Grandfather’s Journey extension activities. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/grandfathers-journey-extension-activities/ This web-page provides cross curricular aids for teachers as they use this book in their classroom. Librarians could also use the ideas to aid in story time programs. References Goodreads.com. (2017). Grandfather’s journey [Cover image]. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208146.Grandfather_s_Journey?ac=1&from_search=true Houghton Mifflin Company. (2017). From the bookshelf. Retrieved from http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/authors/allensay/bookshelf.shtml sherinorris2222 [User name]. (July 15, 2011). Grandfather’s journey book trailer [YouTube video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6MNfyBREkQ Scholastic. (2017). Lesson plan: Grandfather’s Journey extension activities. Retrieved from https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/grandfathers-journey-extension-activities/ Titlewave.com. (2017). Grandfather’s journey.
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