When he was a young man, Allen Say’s grandfather left his home in Japan to explore the world. He began his journey by crossing the Pacific Ocean on a steamship, then wandered the deserts, farmlands, and cities of North America. Allen Say lovingly tells the story of his own family’s cross-cultural history in elegant watercolor paintings that earned him a Caldecott Medal in 1994. This twentieth-anniversary edition of the modern classic features an introduction by Allen Say.
Grandfather’s Journey: A Caldecott Award Winner
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This award-winning book supports literacy and social studies by exploring themes of immigration, family history, and cultural identity.
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Grandfather’s Journey: A Caldecott Award Winner
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This picture book provides a lyrical exploration of family heritage, cultural identity, and geography by telling the story of a journey between Japan and America.
In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, master storyteller Allen Say chronicles his family’s history between Japan and California. A lyrical, breathtaking tale of one man’s love for two countries, Grandfather’s Journey is perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Thank You, Omu! Through pensive portraits and delicately faded art, Allen Say pays tribute to his grandfather’s persistent longing for home that continues within Allen. This restlessness and constant desire to be in two places speaks to a universal experience as well as the deeply personal ties of family to place, and what it means to be at home in more than one country. Both a celebration of heritage and a poignant exploration of the struggles we inherit, Grandfather’s Journey is a modern classic perfect for every household.
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| Weight | 1.05 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 23.6 × 0.5 × 28.7 in |
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