Susan Lendroth, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)
2018 32 pages(Penguin Young Readers Group)
9780399170904
0399170901
When Natsumi’s family practices for their town’s Japanese arts festival, Natsumi tries everything. But her stirring is way too vigorous for the tea ceremony, her dancing is just too imaginative, and flower arranging doesn’t go any better. Can she find just the right way to put her exuberance to good use?
Why I like this book: Natsumi! This book highlights a modern young Japanese girl’s portrayal of life. It includes some nice modern-day cultural representation.
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