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A Carp for Kimiko

TITLE: A Carp for Kimiko
AUTHOR: Kroll, Virginia
ILLUSTRATOR: Roundtree, Katherine
PUBLISHER: Charlesbridge
PLACE OF PUBLICATION: New York COPYRIGHT DATE: 1993
ISBN: 0881064122 PRICE: $13.95
CULTURAL GROUP: Asian, Japanese THEME:
SYNOPSIS:
A heartwarming story of growing up in a traditional Japanese family. Kimiko is like a carp swimming against the current, She wants a carp kite to fly on Childrens day just like the boys.
CORE BOOK: no

CONTENT CONNECTIONS
SUBJECT: Counseling GRADE: 3 TOPIC: Roles
TECHNOLOGY LINK:
  • ANIMAL TALES CD-ROM(Avtex) Children learn about individuality, friendship and some moral lessons in six interactive fables.
SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 3 TOPIC: Japan
TECHNOLOGY LINK:
  • POSTCARDS, A writers view of Mexico, Ghana, Japan, and Turkey CD-ROM (Curriculum Associates)

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