When the Cousins Came
When the Cousins Came
Paperback – June 16, 2020
by Katie Yamasaki (Author)
A multicultural family story that celebrates kindness and differences.
Lila is excited for her cousins Takeo and Rosie to visit. They're going to ride bikes, paint, and camp together. But when the cousins arrive, everything's wrong: Rosie and Takeo are better painters than Lila, have skateboards instead of bikes, and don't want to camp outside. Lila is terribly disappointed until the cousins make her a surprise: a big banner for their "best cousin" Lila!
Inspired by the author's own large, diverse family, When the Cousins Came is a sensitive story about insecurity, hosting, and friendship. Katie Yamasaki's tale, paired with bright mixed-media art, reminds children that negative thoughts and anxiety over exclusion don't always translate to reality, and that even when plans go wrong you can still have a good time together.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!
Publisher: Holiday House; Reprint Edition (June 16, 2020)
Language: English
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0823446778
ISBN-13: 978-0823446773
Reading Age: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
Dimensions: 10.04 x 0.15 x 10.06 inches
