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A review by passarinho
Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Qin Leng, Chieri Uegaki
5.0
Hana Hashimoto is a little girl who, inspired by her grandfather, is learning how to play violin. Just after attending three lessons, she is determined to enter a talent show and play in front of a crowd. This idea of hers is discredited by her two older brothers who think that she is still too inexperienced with the violin. However, despite this lack of encouragement, Hana perseveres and keeps on training her skills, always keeping in mind how listening to her Ojiichan play made her feel.
There were a lot of aspects that I absolutely loved about this book. It’s written and illustrated by two females, and beautifully so. Both the story and the illustrations are complementary and they draw the reader into the story.
Also, the fact that the characters are from Asian descent really caught my eye, because I believe a lot more representation of cultures other than the western is needed. Having a children’s book, published in US and Canada, that is inclusive and representative of a culture other than the “predominant” can only be object of appraisal. Other than that, the themes portrayed in the story are also very positive and great messages are transmitted to the reader. This is the story of a young girl who fights disbelief (or the lack of encouragement of significant others) and perseveres to achieve her goal, who honors family memories, and who overcomes her fears and anxieties in order to face other people.
Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin is a short and really pleasant read and I’m sure both parents and kids will love the book. Absolutely recommended.
There were a lot of aspects that I absolutely loved about this book. It’s written and illustrated by two females, and beautifully so. Both the story and the illustrations are complementary and they draw the reader into the story.
Also, the fact that the characters are from Asian descent really caught my eye, because I believe a lot more representation of cultures other than the western is needed. Having a children’s book, published in US and Canada, that is inclusive and representative of a culture other than the “predominant” can only be object of appraisal. Other than that, the themes portrayed in the story are also very positive and great messages are transmitted to the reader. This is the story of a young girl who fights disbelief (or the lack of encouragement of significant others) and perseveres to achieve her goal, who honors family memories, and who overcomes her fears and anxieties in order to face other people.
Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin is a short and really pleasant read and I’m sure both parents and kids will love the book. Absolutely recommended.