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Hana Hashimoto, sixth violin

Title
Hana Hashimoto, sixth violin / written by Chieri Uegaki ; illustrated by Qin Leng.
Author
Uegaki, Chieri
Publication
Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2014.

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Leng, Qin
Description
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Summary
"In this beautifully written picture book, Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school's talent show. The trouble is, she's only a beginner, and she's had only three lessons. Her brothers insist she isn't good enough. "It's a talent show, Hana," they tell her. "You'll be a disaster!" Hana remembers how wonderfully her talented grandfather, or Ojiichan, played his violin when she was visiting him in Japan. So, just like Ojiichan, Hana practices every day. She is determined to play her best. When Hana's confidence wavers on the night of the show, however, she begins to wonder if her brothers were right. But then Hana surprises everyone once it's her turn to perform -- even herself! The Asian American female protagonist in this story offers a unique perspective, and bestselling author Chieri Uegaki has woven in lyrical scenes from Japan that add depth and resonance. The details in the artwork by Qin Leng connect the two places and contain a feeling of melody throughout. In the classroom, this book could serve as a celebration of music and performing arts, multicultural studies or the importance of intergenerational relationships. It is also a fabulous character education tie-in for discussing courage and perseverance. This terrifically inspiring book offers hope and confidence to all children who are yearning to master something difficult. Perhaps even more important, it allows children to see that there is more than one way to be successful at a task" -- Provided by publisher.
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Call Number
JFF 15-516
ISBN
  • 9781894786331 (bound)
  • 1894786335 (bound)
OCLC
866049096
Author
Uegaki, Chieri, author.
Title
Hana Hashimoto, sixth violin / written by Chieri Uegaki ; illustrated by Qin Leng.
Publisher
Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2014.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Added Author
Leng, Qin, illustrator.
Research Call Number
JFF 15-516
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