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The Oldest Student How Mary Walker Learned To Read -Biography (Never Giving up)When the Sakura Bloom written by Nariso Togo Picture Book
When the Sakura Bloom is a beautiful picture book about the magical feeling around blooming Sakura. This story is told from the perspective of the trees, they witness the hustle and bustle of the people rushing in the mornings. As spring arrives and they begin to bloom, something changes and people begin to pay more attention to their surroundings and celebrate the trees. After a storm takes the petals away, the trees grow leaves and fruit, once again witnessing the hustle and bustle of people below
This story shows the cultural significance of cherry blossom season in Japan and an insight into the unique mindset of its people. Through subtle text and gentle imagery, readers will see the importance of slowing down to appreciate the moment. This story demonstrates the importance of celebrating nature's fleeting, delicate beauty and the metaphor representing life itself. In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms symbolize both birth and death, beauty and violence. Beautiful flowers are a significant part of Japanese worship of nature. Cherry blossoms have historically signified the short but colorful life of the samurai. Sakura emblems adorned the planes of kamikaze pilots during World War II.
I loved reading this book as I lived in Japan for four years and that was the first time that I ever saw a Sakkura Bloom. I often think when looking at them about how fragile life is. Life just like the sakura bloom is beautiful for a short time and then they are gone.
I love books that give insight to other culture because it helps children understand how to react to things that are different. Exposing children to Japanese culture could pave a way for new dreams and aspirations to be developed. Personally, as I learn of new countries or even restaurants (lol) I make a list of places and foods I want to visit or try. I would love to visit Japan, Thailand, and Africa one day. #Dreams
ReplyDeleteI love that you connected one of your book reviews to a place that you love so much. This book seems like a beautiful book and I am excited to find it and read it myself. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely book. The Japanese culture is beautifully shown in the story. I see why you choose it. Exposing students to all cultures is important and eventful
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I love that you lived in Japan and would love to read more about your experiences there.
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