Excellent for teaching inclusivity and differences! ( )

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Yoko brings sushi for lunch and is made fun of for her cultural meal by her classmates. In order to combat this problem, her teacher decides to host an International Food Day, where everyone tries everything. Her classmates eat the sushi and end up liking it. This was one of my favorite books when I was little and I still think it is so sweet. I love the message it sends about cultural diversity and not judging people. I think this would be good to read to a class on one of the first days of school. ( )

Yoko's mother packs all her favorite things in her lunch, but most of her classmates are grossed out by the seaweed-wrapped "secret treasures." The teacher, Mrs. Jenkins, designates an International Food Day, but still, everyone avoids the sushi Yoko brings...except Timothy. Timothy and Yoko make plans to "push their desks together and open a restaurant the very next day."

Sometimes you don't have to win over everyone - just one person will do.
Also a good lesson in "don't yuck my yum." ( )

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. Age Range: 3 - 6 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 1