{"product_id":"gigi-and-ojiji-food-for-thought-9780063208117","title":"Gigi and Ojiji: Food for Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Geisel Honor\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003ewinning series! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin Gigi as she tries natto, a traditional Japanese food, in this exciting and engaging Level Three I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator Melissa Iwai. Intergenerational relationships, Japanese culture, and social and emotional learning are highlighted in this sweet biracial story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOhayo! It's breakfast time and Gigi can't wait to make her favorite meal--Peanut Butter Toast. Yummy! But Ojiji doesn't like peanut butter. How can anyone NOT like peanut butter? Ojiji prefers Japanese foods--like natto, made from fermented soybeans. Will Gigi learn to love a new breakfast treat? This story highlights the close relationship of Gigi and her grandfather and the importance of trying new things!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exciting and engaging I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include \u003cem\u003eSoup Day\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDumplings for Lili.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGigi and Ojij: Food for Thought \u003c\/em\u003eis a Level Three I Can Read book. Level 3 includes many fun subjects kids love to read about on their own. Themes include friendship, adventure, historical fiction, and science. Level 3 books are written for early independent readers. They include some challenging words and more complex themes and stories. 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A must-buy.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003es\u003c\/em\u003etarred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An affirming option in the quickly diversifying field of early-reader books.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2023 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl día de los niños, el día de los libros selection 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALSC Notable 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCBC Teacher and Librarian Favorites Award 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year in the 5-9 beginning reader category (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Iwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e I Can Read Level 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.97h x 6.08w x 0.23d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063208117\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e523407 \/ Food for Thought\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2023 pg. 65\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIwai, Melissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Iwai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's book author and illustrator who incorporates both traditional and digital media into her art. 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