Debbi Michiko Florence Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Dokáře Keiko zachránit rozpadajcí se přátelství, poznat pravou lásku a zůstat přitom sama sebou? Keiko si myslela, že po boku Audrey a Jenny bude nástup do sedmé třídy brnkačka. Vždyť na to budou tři – tak jako vždycky. Pak ale Audrey zavelí, že si všechny musí najít kluka, a to rozpoutá peklo. Jenna už nechce poslouchat její příkazy a dříve nerozlučné kamarádky spolu přestanou mluvit. Keiko je najednou jako mezi mlýnskými kameny a místo toho, aby snila o trojitých rande a svojí první lásce, má plnou hlavu toho, jak zachránit jejich přátelství…

In this enchanting adaptation of a classic Japanese folktale, a young fisher boy named Urashima Taro saves a magical turtle, leading to an adventure in an underwater palace with a beautiful princess. The story explores themes of reward, family, and the passage of time, culminating in a surprising return home. Presented in an engaging graphic novel format, it features accessible text and illustrations, making it ideal for both new and seasoned graphic novel readers. This book is part of the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series.

Dreaming of becoming a renowned sushi chef, Susannah Mikami faces obstacles as her father refuses to teach her his culinary secrets, leaving her to wonder if it's due to her gender or fear of embarrassment. Determined to prove herself, she teams up with Koji, a charming boy who helps her create online cooking tutorials. As they navigate the challenges of sneaking around and lying to her parents, Susannah must confront the pressures of her ambitions and the risks of deception in pursuit of her dreams.

Accompanied by drawings from Elizabet Vuković, Debbi Michiko Florence writes a beautifully heartfelt and richly humorous eighth book in the Jasmine Toguchi series. Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is now an expert on travel and doesn't want summer to end! In this final book chronicling her family vacation in Japan, she visits Kyoto. And wowee zowee, on this vacation there is still lots more to see. This is their last stop, and Jasmine is thrilled to be enjoying the city with her older sister, Sophie, and her Obaachan who teaches her how to live in the moment. Sad to see their trip coming to an end, in true Jasmine fashion, she hatches a plan – involving vegetable seeds, a pink flamingo, and lots of love – to feel connected to her Obaachan even when she’s back in the United States.

With more than 150,000 copies sold, the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series starring a spunky Japanese American heroine returns with four new standalone books set on a family vacation in Japan! Eight-year-old Jasmine and her family travel to Hiroshima to visit her grandma and cousin Akari. After finally building a good relationship with her older sister, Sophie, Jasmine couldn't be more excited to spend time together in Japan -- and make a new friend in Akari. But Akari seems to only want to play with Sophie, and Jasmine's jealousy threatens to upend their visit. Can Jasmine befriend Akari and keep the peace? With humor and warmth, Debbi Michiko Florence tells a relatable story of new experiences, family drama, and kindness at every corner. Paired with Elizabet Vukovic's playful illustrations, readers can't help but root for Jasmine as you explore Japan alongside her.

With more than 130,000 copies sold, this award-winning chapter-book series starring a spunky Japanese American heroine returns with four new standalone books set on a family vacation in Japan! Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi—flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch messmaker—can hardly wait for her family vacation to Japan, and by the time their plane finally touches down, she’s ready to dive into their new adventure. There are so many things to see in Tokyo: Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen; old temples with fancy gates; and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day. But when they arrive, Jasmine finds herself unable to get away from her older sister Sophie’s crabby attitude. Plus there's so much about Japan she didn't know, and she seems to be getting in trouble right and left. Will Jasmine be able to cheer up her sister AND find her footing in a new country? With her trademark humor and warmth, Debbi Michiko Florence weaves family drama and a fun introduction of Japanese culture into this delightful next chapter in Jasmine's world.

Život na strednej škole je náročnejší, ako sa môže zdať! Keiko Carterovú čaká začiatok nového školského roka a nové výzvy. Verí, že všetko zvládne po boku Audrey a Jenny. Keď Audrey rozhodne, že si na ples musia nájsť chlapcov, kamarátstvo sa razom zmení. Zatiaľ čo Keiko sníva o prvých bozkoch a chlapcovi, ktorý by sa jej vôbec nemal páčiť, silné priateľstvo troch kamarátok sa začína rúcať. Má Keiko pomôcť kamarátkam, hoci riskuje, že jednu z nich stratí, alebo nasledovať svoje srdce?

Drei Seiten einer Geschichte: seine, ihre und die Wahrheit Schon immer hat Mai die Sommerferien mit ihrem besten Freund Zach verbracht. Das war die schönste Zeit des Jahres. Doch vor zwei Sommern hatte ihr bester Freund sie wahnsinnig gekränkt. Und als seine Familie kurz darauf nach Japan zog, war Mai erleichtert: Nie wieder Zach! Aber dieses Jahr sind sie zurückgekehrt, und der Familienurlaub steht wieder an. Wenn Mai schon den Sommer mit Zach verbringen muss, dann kann sie sich wenigstens den perfekten Racheplan ausdenken. Nur ist Zach nicht mehr der Junge, der er damals war, und Mais Erinnerungen sind nicht die ganze Wahrheit über das, was zwischen ihnen passiert ist. Jetzt muss sie entscheiden, was aus ihnen beiden werden soll.

Liebeskummer ist was für Versager! Jenna Sakai ist Expertin darin, Gefühle zu vermeiden. Das hat sie aus der Scheidung ihrer Eltern gelernt – nie verwundbar zu sein. Und warum soll sie ihrem Ex Elliott nachtrauern, wenn sie ihn genauso gut im Zeitungsclub übertrumpfen kann? Von nun an wird sie sich nur noch auf ihre zukünftige Karriere als weltberühmte Reporterin konzentrieren. Selbst für ihre beste Freundin Keiko bleibt kaum Zeit. Aber es ist nicht einfach, immer cool zu sein. Am Ende sind Einzelgänger schließlich … einsam. Und da ist noch der nervige Rin, der ständig ihren Platz in ihrem Lieblingsdiner besetzt. Irgendwie ist er aber auch süß. Muss sie wirklich alles mit sich selbst ausmachen? Vielleicht sollte sie doch mal ein Risiko eingehen. Vielleicht mit Rin?

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass are sure to fall head-over-heels for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition, and the confusing reality of middle school. Heartbreak is for suckers. When Jenna Sakai gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she learned from her parents' messy divorce: Relationships are risky and only lead to disappointment. So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this semester -- no boys, just books. But keeping her cool isn't always easy. Jenna's chief competition for a big journalism scholarship is none other than Elliott. Her best friend Keiko always seems busy with her own boyfriend. And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing her booth at the diner she's been hiding at every day after school. Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems. Soon Jenna is starting to realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking.

Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites is a picture book biography that tells the story of the powerhouse female Japanese-American chef and her rise to fame As a child and adult, Niki faced many naysayers in her pursuit of haute cuisine. Using the structure of a traditional kaiseki meal, the authors Debbi Michiko Florence and Jamie Michalak playfully detail Niki's hunger for success in thirteen "bites" — from wonton wrappers she used to make pizza as a kid to yuzu-tomatillo sauce in her own upscale Los Angeles Michelin-starred restaurant, n/naka. To anyone who tells her a woman can't be a master chef, Niki lets her food do the talking. And oh, does it talk. Niki was featured on the first season of Netflix's culinary documentary series Chef's Table. And Chrissy Teigen proclaimed that Niki's restaurant was one of her absolute favorites. She's currently a featured teacher on MasterClass. A smart, strong woman with starpower, Niki is only just getting started — like the young readers who will devour this book, featuring illustrations by Yuko Jones!

Fans of Wendy Mass and Lisa Greenwald are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sweet story about first crushes, friendship drama, and finding the courage to stand up for yourself. Seventh grade is supposed to be a game changer. And Keiko thinks she's got it covered, especially with Audrey and Jenna by her side to shop for a new look, pick out a prime lunch spot, and even hit up that cute new bubble tea place after school. Her trio is ready to tackle life as they always have... together. But when Audrey decides they need boyfriends before Fall Ball, it looks like things may be changing in all the wrong ways. Jenna is sick of caving in to Audrey's demands, and soon Keiko's besties are barely talking, leaving her caught in the middle. While she's been dreaming about triple dates, first kisses, and a boy she really shouldn't have a crush on, the friendship she's always thought was rock-solid is beginning to crumble. Keiko feels pulled in two directions. Should she try to help her friends -- even if it means losing one of them -- or follow her heart? When it comes to flirting, friendships, and fallouts, how is Keiko supposed to keep it all together?

Tiki the cockatoo is the Takano family's newest foster pet and thanks to her ear-splitting screeching, the entire neighborhood knows it! Eight-year-old Kaita has to pull out all the tricks to keep the feathered squawker calm and content and find Tiki a forever home before everyone goes crazy! Giggle-inducing illustrations and 1st-person narration bring this noisy early chapter-book adventure to life.

A new foster pet, someBUNNY special, has arrived at the Takano house, and eight-year-old Kaita is over the moon! But Roo isn't lick-your-face friendly like the dogs Kaita's used to fostering, and she soon wonders if she'll ever be able to break the ice and find the skittish mini lop a forever home. The chapter book is a charmingly illustrated lesson in patience, narrated by Kaita herself.

What do you do with a gentle Great Dane who's the size of a cow but acts like he's no bigger than a mini dachshund? If you're eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal-fostering family, you shower the dog with love and do everything you can to find him a forever home. Sweet-natured illustrations and Kaita's first-person narration pair up for plenty of chapter book fun.

Since the Takano family's new foster pet, Murray the ferret, arrived at their house, all sorts of things have gone missing: shoes, jewellery, keys, coins... Although eight-year-old Kaita enjoys solving the mysteries, she worries that finding a forever home for the lovable furry bandit will be near impossible! Playful illustrations and lots of sleuthing fun make this chapter book a treat for animal lovers and mystery fans alike.

T is for Toby, tricks and TROUBLE! Toby the black labrador might be an older rescue dog, but he's still got enough mischief beneath his collar to keep eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal-fostering family on their toes from morning till night. This playfully illustrated, Kaita-narrated chapter book promises plenty of canine fun.

Includes discussion questions, an activity, glossary, and Fact or Fiction section.

Eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family are old pros at fostering rescued dogs and cats from the local animal shelter. Even though Kaita narrates the rollicking adventure, this charmingly illustrated chapter book is all about Betty!

Annie and Apple are a pair of chatty, restless dwarf hamsters from the animal shelter who are being fostered by eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family. Kaita can't wait to find forever homes for the inquisitive furballs but first she has to find them!

All of Buttons's playful, super-friendly littermates are being adopted, one after the other. How do you find THE shyest kitten in the world his forever home? That's the big question eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal- fostering family need to answer in this illustrated, sweet-natured, tabby- filled chapter book narrated by Kaita herself.

Asmine makes a wish for a pet flamingo on the special daruma doll her grandmother sent from Japan, then sets out to prove herself responsible enough for a pet

Book three in this charming new chapter book series, starring a spunky Japanese-American heroine, Jasmine Toguchi!

The second heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhood in this charming new chapter book series, starring a Japanese-American girl!

*A fun activity included in every book!* A Junior Library Guild Fall 2017 Selection An Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2017 A Beverly Clearly Children's Choice Award Nominee An Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids List 2017 A Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2017 A 2017 Nerdy Book Club Award Winner A We Are Kid Lit Collective 2019 Summer Reading List Pick The first book in a new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! She's also tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. For once, Jasmine wishes SHE could do something before Sophie—something special, something different. The New Year approaches, and as the Toguchi family gathers in Los Angeles to celebrate, Jasmine is jealous that her sister gets to help roll mochi balls by hand with the women. Her mom says that Jasmine is still too young to join in, so she hatches a plan to help the men pound the mochi rice instead. Surely her sister has never done THAT before. But pounding mochi is traditionally reserved for boys. And the mochi hammer is heavier than it looks. Can Jasmine build her case and her mochi-making muscles in time for New Year's Day?

Dorothy and her dog, Toto, go on a picnic but are puzzled when their food goes missing.

Dorothy and her dog, Toto, rely on her friends in the Land of Oz to help her find the ideal birthday present for her new Munchkin friend, Milton.

Dorothy and all her friends in the Land of Oz help her find her lost dog, Toto.