Grandfather's Journey
A young man travels from his native Japan to the vast country called America before returning to visit his home with his bride. The exquisite watercolors give the appearance of a family photo album as it relates this autobiographical but universal story of immigration.
Culture/Community: Japanese / Japanese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Family and Friends, Identity, Immigration, Journeys
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Sandpiper
Book Series: Between Two Worlds: Asian Pacific American Heritage, Grandpa and Me: Stories About Grandfathers, Grandparents: Asian Pacific American Heritage, Immigrant Stories: A New Home, The Gift of Reading: Beautiful Books, My Home: Books for Young Children, My America: Many Stories, Many Voices
9780547076805