Easy reader

A young girl celebrates her birthday and the special treats she can make for her class.

Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji? The story contains several Japanese words and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations.

Family members head into the kitchen to help Abuelita bake a tres leches cake for Papi's birthday.

Introduces Japan, including its history, Japanese life in both rural and urban areas, and cultural aspects of the nation.

Harry and Hedgehog are having a sleepover, but Harry is uneasy about sleeping outside.

An introduction to the Grand Canyon explains how the canyon was created and provides interesting facts pertaining to this natural wonder.