| In My Day: Journey for a Day to Japan & America During the Early 1900s Contributor(s): Martel, Joe (Author), Beelmann, Sandy (Author), Martel, June Atsuko (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1724111442 ISBN-13: 9781724111449 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (0.24 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tag along with two children for their typical day in Japan and America during the early 1900s. Can they have anything in common living thousands of miles apart?"In My Day" brings to life the sights and feelings of contrasting cultures in a nostalgic era through detailed pencil drawings. The book is a wonderful tool to enhance multi-cultural awareness and interactive questions add a new dimension to family history research. Enjoy "In My Day" with loved ones and begin sharing family stories that help you discover, share, and build upon your heritage. This 2nd version (2018) with updated cover includes a Glossary of Japanese words and onomatopoeia. Available in Japanese language as "Watashi no Ichinichi."Review by Merrianne Metzger, PhD Educational Psychology: "A fun read and real teaching tool. What a good way for an adult and child to explore a shared history " ..."A picture book with a fresh message" "I rounded up 4 of my neighbors (ages 7-11) and asked them to read it. The detailed illustrations charmed them ... The questions made them think." |