Sumo Opposites
Perfect for early learning, this fun board book in the Little Sumo series, from the creator of the Little Kunoichi series, features sumo wrestlers that introduce children to the concept of opposites, and shares elements of Japanese culture that will enrich readers of all ages.
Take a peek into the lives of sumo wrestlers in this adorable book about opposites! Simple, charming scenes with sumo wrestlers help young readers learn the concept of opposites, like awake and asleep, and up and down. The Japanese word that corresponds to the English word for each opposite is included.
Sep 07, 2021 | Price: $9.99
SANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of a book of sewing projects and personal essays, Sewing Happiness, as well as three children's books in the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes.
Details
- Board Book: 22 pages
- Publisher: Sasquatch Books
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781632173430
- ISBN Hyphenated: 978-1-63217-343-0
- Dimensions: 6-1/2 x 6-1/2
- Weight: 9 ounces
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Activity & Novelty, Asia, Asian, Asian/Asian American Int, Awards & Nominees, Board Books, Chapter Books, Children's, Children's & Teen, Children's Board Books, Children's Books, Children's Nonfiction, Children's Picture Books, Concept Books, Diversity, Early Concepts, Formats, Health, Sports, Games, and Crafts, Infant & Toddler, Japan, Juvenile Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts, Juvenile Nonfiction - Concepts - Opposites, Juvenile Nonfiction - Foreign Language Study, Juvenile Nonfiction - Language Study, Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - Asia, Juvenile Nonfiction - Places, Juvenile Nonfiction - Places - Asia, Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Wrestling, Middle Grade Books, More Diversity..., Non-fiction, Nonfiction, Opposites, People & Places by Region, Racial and Ethnic Heritage, Social Studies & History, Sports & Recreation, WrestlingYou might also enjoy
"Baby sumo wrestlers introduce the concept of opposites in this bilingual Japanese board book. I am learning Japanese through Duolingo and I found this very helpful as I don’t know all these words."--Pragmatic Mom
"I’m a Japanese speaker and enjoyed the presentation of sumo culture in these creatively illustrated and thoughtfully written board books by Sanae Ishida. I even learned a few new words!"--The International Examiner
"These bright books teaching about opposites, colors, and shapes are filled with humorous pictures, and are that perfect amount of cheeky. Just lovely."--Asian Lit for Kids