In this beautifully written picture book, Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school's talent show. The trouble is, she's only a beginner, and she's had only three lessons. Her brothers insist she isn't good enough. "It's a talent show, Hana," they tell her. "You'll be a disaster!" Hana remembers how wonderfully her talented grandfather, or Ojiichan, played his violin when she was visiting him in Japan. So, just like Ojiichan, Hana practices every day. She is determined to play her best. When Hana's confidence wavers on the night of the show, however, she begins to wonder if her brothers were right. But then Hana surprises everyone once it's her turn to perform even herself!
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Chieri Uegaki is a graduate of the creative writing department at the University of British Columbia. Suki's Kimono is her first published work. She lives in Sechelt, British Columbia.
More about Chieri UegakiSarah Tsiang is the author of "A Flock of Shoes," also illustrated by Qin Leng, and of the poetry collection "Sweet Devilry," to be published in 2011. She lives in Kingston, Ontario.
Qin Leng is an award-winning animator and illustrator. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
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