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Grandfather's Journey is a children’s picture book by Allen Say. The story is told from the perspective of Say, who narrates his grandfather’s immigration between Japan and the United States. Say’s grandfather subsequently moves back to Japan.
Oct 25, 1993 · Grandfather's Journey. Allen Say. 4.15. 16,672 ratings1,586 reviews. Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan, Allen Say delivers a poignant account of his family's unique cross-cultural experience.
Oct 27, 2008 · 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.
Winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal, Allen Say’s story of his beloved grandfather will evoke the emotions of all who have loved a country and then had to leave it. The longing for home when “home" is two different countries, half a world apart, is the theme of this lyrical, warm, and tender tale.
Through compelling reminiscences of his grandfather's life in the United States and Japan, Allen Say poignantly recounts his family's journey to 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...
Jun 30, 2019 · Read Aloud, Written and Illustrated By Allen Say This is a beautifully illustrated story of the Allen Say's grandfather and his journey in the early part of the last century to and from...
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.
A picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say now available in paperback! Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid words used to describe Allen Say’s Grandfather’s Journey when it was first published.
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Nov 5, 2013 · 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...
