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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
Allen Say's simple but profound prose and his beautiful and haunting illustrations never fail to bring tears to my eyes. It appears that through his love of storytelling he has managed to unite Japan and America, his two homelands. The stories of his family trace his family history and always delight me. His stories celebrate the boldness and bravery of his family and I revel in the emotions that he brings forth. I first read Tea with milk and really enjoyed how the illustrations of May in this story are exactly those from Tea with milk.
Say tells of his Grandfather's Journey to America, his exploration of the country and returning home to marry, but bringing his bride to live in San Francisco. However, he can no longer resist the call of his heart to return to Japan when his daughter is nearly grown. His daughter marries and has her own son. When he misses America too much he talks of returning to the US, but is prevented by a war. Since his Grandfather was unable to return, his grandson did, and he now loves 2 countries and spends time between them.
beautifully illustrated/authored by Say about his Grandfather's desire to live in both California and Japan. Where is home?
This picture book is so beautiful, so heartfelt, and so honest that I didn't want it to end. I was tearing up in the last few pages, it was that touching.
I have never met the author, [a:Allen Say|121814|Allen Say|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1365480667p2/121814.jpg], but I just added him to my shortlist of people, dead or alive, I'd love to have dinner with if/when the universe ever grants such wishes. He has a fascinating mind, and what appears to be a truly generous heart.
I have never met the author, [a:Allen Say|121814|Allen Say|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1365480667p2/121814.jpg], but I just added him to my shortlist of people, dead or alive, I'd love to have dinner with if/when the universe ever grants such wishes. He has a fascinating mind, and what appears to be a truly generous heart.
This book is a true story about a man (the author's grandfather) and his journey from Asia to America, and what he saw once he arrived. It is fairly well written, and quite simple. It is a very basic story. This may be good for young children, but it is likely not developed enough for older children. However, it serves as a good introduction to nonfiction. It also allows for a diverse perspective, as children are given the opportunity to read about America from the eyes of someone who is not from here.
This would be a great book to introduce kids to genealogy or learning family history. I love how Say shows the circular nature of families, highlighting similarities between generations. Would also be a great book for multi-national families who call two countries home.
Grandfather's Journey is a classic and it's just as good as I remembered. The story is of a young Japanese man who leaves his country to explore. He settles in CA, but eventually yearns for the country of his birth. Of course while back in Japan, he longs to visit California again. His grandson experiences the same tug between the two countries as well. Say's illustrations are always fantastic and tell a story in themselves.
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Sweet and somber story looking back at family history. I really liked the art work. I don't know how to explain it, but it had a reminiscent feeling to it.