*A fun activity included in every book!*
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018
A CYBILS Easy Reader and Early Chapter Book Award Winner
It's talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths—tree-climbing, mochi making, collage—none of them feel quite right to perform on-stage. Jasmine's friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yo's, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (aka Miss Perfect) is saying she'll have the best talent.
When Jasmine's mom introduces her to the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, Jasmine finally finds an activity that feels just right. But will she be good enough at taiko in time to beat Maggie Milsap?
Join Jasmine as she discovers her talent—and the difference between being the best and trying your best.
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780374304188
- File size: 25326 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780374304188
- File size: 26705 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 3.8
- Lexile® Measure: 590
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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Reviews
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July 1, 2018
In her third chapter book, Japanese American Jasmine Toguchi can't figure out a talent to display in her school's talent show until her mom introduces her to taiko (a Japanese drum). Jasmine remains a charismatic heroine as she diligently practices drumming and learns that having fun is more important than striving for perfection. Tidy spot illustrations capture Jasmine's dedication and exuberance.(Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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February 15, 2018
Jasmine Toguchi is back in a third book trying to figure out the perfect talent to show off in the school show. Eight-year-old Jasmine's principal has announced they are having a schoolwide talent show. Everyone in her class already seems to have a talent picked out--even the new girl is bragging about how she is going to win with her violin playing. After some thinking and talking, Jasmine finally admits that she doesn't have a talent, so her mom introduces her to taiko drumming, a Japanese art form. She has less than a week to learn the basics of taiko and how to play a short song, which raises doubts that if she isn't perfect that means she isn't talented. The plot is simple, but the themes are familiar to all readers. In this outing, Florence focuses on introducing Jasmine's Japanese culture to her school and friends. Befitting the form, it's a short, easy-to-read book with black-and-white sketches throughout, making the story accessible to early readers. An author's note and hachi-maki headband instruction guide are included for more information on taiko and Japanese culture.An enjoyable offering about trying new activities and finding just the right talent that makes us feel "free and strong and happy." (Fiction. 5-9)COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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