One day while walking her dog through Tokyo, Katie, a young American girl, meets Keiko, a little Japanese girl and her brother Kenji. Together they explore the city and its surrounds and teach each other the customs of their respective countries. Tokyo Friends introduces young readers to Japanese traditions, customs and language. Valuable as a beginner's guide to Japanese language and culture, it is also an enchanting illustrated children's adventure.
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Review:
"Older youngsters who want to learn about the Japanese culture and language should find this brightly illustrated picture/word book appealing." --"St. Paul Pioneer Press"
About the Author:
Betty Reynolds was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She worked as an art director for an advertising agency for twenty-two years before moving to Singapore and then Tokyo, where she currently resides. She is the author of Japanese Celebrations.
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- PublisherTuttle Publishing
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0804821232
- ISBN 13 9780804821230
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages64
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