Yoko -- Rosemary Wells

<b>The charming, acclaimed book about a cat who is teased for the food she brings for school lunch--and that launched the beloved series about Yoko--is about accepting and embracing our differences.</b> <p/>Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today--sushi But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. "Ick " says one of the Franks. "It's seaweed " They're not even impressed by her red bean ice cream dessert. Of course, Mrs. Jenkins has a plan that might solve Yoko's problem. But will it work with the other children in class? <p/><b>"This brightly colored schoolroom charmer is] a perfect book for those American-melting-pot kindergarteners who need to develop a genuine respect for one another's differences." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/>Don't miss the other stories about Yoko, including <i>Yoko Finds Her Way</i></b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Rosemary Wells<br><b>Publisher:</b> Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 05/01/2009<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.29lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.94h x 9.06w x 0.11d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781423119838<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 2.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>29511 / Yoko (English)<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Rosemary Wells</b>'s career as an author and illustrator spans more than thirty years and sixty books. She is t