Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl (Jasmine Toguchi, 3) - Hardcover

Michiko Florence, Debbi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374304165 ISBN 13: 9780374304164

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2018

Synopsis

*A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018*
*A CYBILS Easy Reader and Early Chapter Book Award Winner*

It’s talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths―tree-climbing, mochi making, collage―none of them feel quite right to perform on-stage. Jasmine’s friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yo’s, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (aka Miss Perfect) is saying she'll have the best talent.

When Jasmine’s mom introduces her to the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, Jasmine finally finds an activity that feels just right. But will she be good enough at taiko in time to beat Maggie Milsap?

Join Jasmine as she discovers her talent―and the difference between being the best and trying your best.

About this title

About the Author

Debbi Michiko Florence is a third generation Japanese American, and has many fond memories of her family's traditions and growing up in California. Debbi now lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two ducks, Darcy and Lizzie.

Elizabet Vukovic received her MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. She specializes in children's book illustration, but enjoys experimenting with character design, concept art, fashion illustration, and decorative art. She currently resides in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Debbi and Elizabet are the author and illustrator of the Jasmine Toguchi series, including Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl, Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth, and Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen.

Review

*A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018*
*A Junior Library Guild Selection*
*A CYBILS Easy Reader and Early Chapter Book Award Winner*
*A CCBC Best Book of the Year!*
*A Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for Transitional Fiction!*

"An enjoyable offering about trying new activities and finding just the right talent that makes us feel "free and strong and happy."" ―Kirkus

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0374304165
• ISBN 13: 9780374304164
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Vukovic Elizabet