Yoko Writes Her Name (A Yoko Book)

Yoko is so excited for the first day of school. Shes just learned to write her name. But when Mrs. Jenkins asks Yoko to show everyone Olive and Sylvia make fun of her Japanese writing. Yoko cant write. Shes only scribbling! The teasing continues as Yoko shares her favorite book at show and tell and reads it back to front. That evening Yoko declares that she cant go back to school. How can I when my reading and writing are a failure? she asks. Luckily a little wisdom from her Mama a little cooperation from Mrs. Jenkins and a lot of enthusiasm from her classmates teach Yoko the most important lesson of the year: that friendship can bridge cultural differences. Not only does Yoko learn to read and write in English and graduate Kindergarten with her classmates but everyones name appears in two languages on their diplomaeven Olives and Sylvias!