A Special Day

By Anne Sibley O'Brien

    A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather’s 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

    Front cover for Un día especial by Anne O'Brien and Anne Sibley O'Brien
    This book is also available in Spanish
    Un día especial
    By Anne Sibley O'Brien

    Description

    A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather’s 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

    Web discounts do not apply to Bebop books

    About the Creators

    Anne Sibley O’Brien

    Anne Sibley O'Brien was raised in South Korea from the time she was seven years old. She now works full time as a writer and illustrator of children’s books and is the illustrator of the popular Jamaica series. She also wrote and illustrated Bebop Books’ Sister, Sister. When she isn’t painting or writing for children, Anne writes a monthly feature column for The Bulletin of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Anne lives with her husband on Peaks Island, Maine. They have two grown children. Visit her online at annesibleyobrien.com.

    Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584307419
  • Publication Date Sep 01, 2002
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.125 lbs
  • Page Count 12
  • Word Count 91
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • Themes Asian / Asian American / AAPI, Cultural Diversity, Families, Fiction, Holidays / Traditions, Pride, Realistic Fiction, Time / Days Of The Week, Weather / Seasons / Clothing
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 6
  • Grade Range 1
  • Guided Reading D
  • DRA 4
  • Interest Level 1
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 60
  • Reading Level 1
  • Bebop Reading Emergent
  • This Book is Included in These Collections:

    • 26
      Bebop Asian American English Grades PreK-2
      Collection of 26 books: $201.00

      Pran's Week of Adventure

      When the car has to go to the shop, Pran and his mother, Mrs. Patel, try a new way to get to school each day. The results are a wacky week full of misadventure!

      Chinatown Adventure

      A young Chinese American girl is spending the day in Chinatown with her mother. With so many interesting things to buy, how will she spend her money?

      What Do You See at the Pond?

      A young Asian American boy and his mother see all kinds of animals in the pond. But there's something else the boy sees in the pond too-his own reflection!

      Where is my Puppy?

      A Vietnamese American boy searches all over the house for his puppy, who is always hiding just out of sight.

      Hello Flower

      An Asian Indian boy tries out his green thumb when he plants a flower from seed, nurtures it, and watches it bloom.

      Yum, Apples!

      Learn how apples grow from tiny seeds

      into big, red fruit. Yum, apples!

      Here Comes the Bus

      A Chinese American girl takes the bus to school and greets her friends, one by one, at each stop.

      A Special Day

      A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather's 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

      My Big Rock

      A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.

      Mom is a Painter

      A Chinese American boy watches his mother, an artist, as she colorfully paints several things, including him!

      Surprise Moon

      On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father's home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.

      What Boo and I Do

      A young Asian American girl and her dog Boo visit with elderly people, showing how rewarding it can be to help others.

      The Best Thing

      Meet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.

      Best Friends

      Join two best friends, an Asian Indian boy and girl, as they spend an active day outdoors running, climbing, sliding, and more.

      Tuti's Play

      Join a girl named Tuti, who lives in Bali, as she gets ready to be in a play. Learn everything she does to prepare-from practicing traditional dances to putting on a very special costume.

      Yoga Class

      An Indian American girl and her friends try a series of different poses in a yoga class.

      Make a Turkey

      A Japanese American boy demonstrates a fun classroom project - making a picture of a turkey from a handprint.

      Snapshots

      A Japanese American girl plays on a trampoline while her grandfather tries to take her picture.

      At the Firehouse with Dad

      An Asian Indian boy joins his firefighter dad at work for the day. See what happens and who he meets at the fire station.

      Ruby's Whistle

      Ruby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.

      Kama's Lei

      Kama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.

      Golden Dragon Parade

      Chinese New Year is here.

      Come along to the Golden Dragon Parade.

      Ice Cream Money

      Comparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.

      Bibim Bap for Dinner

      Follow along step-by-step as a young boy and his mother make a Korean dish, Bibim bap, for the whole family to enjoy

      Ten Oni Drummers - Bebop

      Ten friendly goblins beat their drums to keep nightmares away from a young Japanese boy as he sleeps.

      We Eat Rice

      A Korean American girl and boy love rice so much they eat it all the time and in many different ways.

      347 in stock

    • 245
      Emergent Dual Language
      Collection of 245 books: $1,855.35

      Bebé musical

      A fun rhythmic story that encourages children to tap, snap, swing, and sway, to the jazzy musical beat.

      Bedtime Fun

      At bedtime, an African American boy finds all kinds of things to do instead of going to bed.

      A Special Day

      A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather's 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

      Block Party - Bebop

      Join two friends, Tanya and Rosa, as they ride in a patriotic bike parade through their neighborhood and end up at fun-filled block party.

      Can You Top That?

      A hip and fun counting book featuring children of diverse backgrounds, each trying to outdo the others by imagining animals that grow more and more fantastic.

      Car Wash

      When the family car gets dirty it's time to go to the car wash. Join a young African American girl and her family on their fun-filled, suds-filled ride.

      Chinatown Adventure

      A young Chinese American girl is spending the day in Chinatown with her mother. With so many interesting things to buy, how will she spend her money?

      At the Park

      A Mohawk boy visits the park and uses his five senses to discover the natural world around him.

      Confetti Eggs

      Follow along with these easy steps as a boy and girl demonstrate the Latino tradition of making cascarones. These confetti-filled eggs are fun to make and break!

      Fancy Dance

      Joe is dancing the Fancy Dance at a powwow for the first time. He is nervous, but once the dance starts he knows just what to do.

      Go Go Gumbo

      Come see what's cooking as an African American girl and her grandfather stir up a yummy batch of gumbo chock full of delicious ingredients.

      Hey! You're Eating My Homework

      After making a birdfeeder for a school project, a young Latino boy discovers that his creation attracts some unwanted attention.

      I Had a Hippopotamus - Bebop

      Inspired by his box of animal crackers, a Latino boy daydreams about the exotic animals he would give to his family and friends.

      I Make Clay Pots

      A Pueblo girl learns the traditional art of making pottery from her grandmother.

      I Play Soccer

      A Latina girl scores a goal in an after-school game of soccer with her friends.

      I'm Heading to the Rodeo

      On her way to school one morning, a young Native American girl gets a taste of the rodeo adventure she daydreams about.

      Ice Cream Money

      Comparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.

      I Need To Ask You Something

      Getting ready to go outside on a chilly day, an African American girl needs to ask her mom for lots of help-from finding her gloves to opening the heavy door. After all this help, she gives her mom a very special "thank you."

      In the Mountains

      A young Latina girl and her mother go on a nature hike through the mountains. They encounter many interesting animals along the way.

      Jazz Baby - Bebop

      A fun rhythmic story that encourages children to tap, snap, swing, and sway, to the jazzy musical beat.

      Kama's Lei

      Kama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.

      Living in an Igloo

      Meet a young Inuit girl and her family. Learn why they sometimes live in an igloo and what life in an igloo is like.

      Moving Day Surprise

      An African American boy is sad to find out that he and his family are moving, and he worries about all the changes the move will bring. After a big surprise, he learns that changes aren't always scary.

      Black All Around

      A young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.

      David's Drawings

      A shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.

      Abu y Tata

      A young boy goes to visit his African American grandfather in the Southern United States and his Latino grandfather in the Caribbean. His two grandfathers may be different, but they have one special thing in common.

      Aventura en el barrio Chino

      A young Chinese American girl is spending the day in Chinatown with her mother. With so many interesting things to buy, how will she spend her money?

      Cascarones

      Follow along with these easy steps as a boy and girl demonstrate the Latino tradition of making cascarones. These confetti-filled eggs are fun to make and break!

      Dinero para comprar un helado

      Comparing their different combinations of coins, three friends prepare to buy a yummy after-lunch treat in the school cafeteria.

      El lei de Kama

      Kama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.

      El dashiki

      Dad buys himself a colorful West African dashiki, but thanks to some hot water and the washing machine, the dashiki quickly becomes his son's shirt.

      El silbido de Ruby

      Ruby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.

      El sol del verano

      From sun up to sun down, life on the farm is a flurry of activity. See how a young African American boy and his family spend a busy day on their farm.

      En el parque

      A Mohawk boy visits the park and uses his five senses to discover the natural world around him.

      En la estación de bomberos con papá

      An Asian Indian boy joins his firefighter dad at work for the day. See what he does and who he meets at the fire station.

      En las montañas

      A young Latina girl and her mother go on a nature hike through the mountains. They encounter many interesting animals along the way.

      Fancy Dance: Una danza nativoamericana

      Joe is dancing the Fancy Dance at a powwow for the first time. He is nervous, but once the dance starts he knows just what to do.

      Fiesta de barrio

      Join two friends, Tanya and Rosa, as they ride in a patriotic bike parade through their neighborhood and end up at fun-filled block party.

      Hermana, hermana

      All sisters are unique. Meet two Latina sisters who seem to have very different interests, and see what brings them together.

      Hago cerámica

      A Pueblo girl learns the traditional art of making pottery from her grandmother.

      La obra de Tuti

      Join a girl named Tuti, who lives in Bali, as she gets ready to be in a play. Learn everything she does to prepare-from practicing traditional dances to putting on a very special costume.

      La fiesta de la piñata

      A Latino boy and his friends celebrate his birthday at a party with a traditional piñata.

      La hora de acostarse

      At bedtime, an African American boy finds all kinds of things to do instead of going to bed.

      Las aventuras de Pran

      When the car has to go to the shop, Pran and his mother, Mrs. Patel, try a new way to get to school each day. The results are a wacky week full of misadventure!

      Lavado de autos

      When the family car gets dirty it's time to go to the car wash. Join a young African American girl and her family on their fun-filled, suds-filled ride.

      Lo mejor que me ha pasado

      Meet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.

      Lo que hacemos Boo y yo

      A young Asian American girl and her dog Boo visit with elderly people, showing how rewarding it can be to help others.

      Los dibujos de David

      In Spanish. A shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.

      Los lápices hablan y otros poemas de la Escuela

      A simple school day is a lot more fun when you add a little poetry! Follow along for a fresh look at spelling tests, recess, music class and more, in this spirited collection of school day poems.

      Los trucos de Twister

      Three African American siblings are preparing their horse, Twister, for a horse show. Come see the tricks they teach Twister.

      Luna sorpresa

      On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father's home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.

      Me veo en el Rodeo

      On her way to school one morning, a young Native American girl gets a taste of the rodeo adventure she daydreams about.

      Mi gran roca

      A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.

      Sam el silencioso

      Gus is trying to teach his parrot Sam to speak, but Sam doesn't seem to be interested in learning. When Sam finally speaks, will Gus regret ever teaching him?

      My Big Rock

      A Chinese American girl explores her imagination as she transforms an ordinary rock in her backyard into extraordinary things in her mind.

      Pencil Talk and Other School Poems

      A simple school day is a lot more fun when you add a little poetry! Follow along for a fresh look at spelling tests, recess, music class and more, in this spirited collection of school day poems.

      Piñata Party

      A Latino boy and his friends celebrate his birthday at a party with a traditional piñata.

      Pop Pop and Grandpa

      A young boy goes to visit his African American grandfather in the Southern United States and his Latino grandfather in the Caribbean. His two grandfathers may be different, but they have one special thing in common.

      Seven Cookies

      A Mexican American girl and her grandfather have just finished baking cookies, and everyone in the family wants one. Follow along as the girl shares the cookies one-by-one.

      Silent Sam

      Gus is trying to teach his parrot Sam to speak, but Sam doesn't seem to be interested in learning. When Sam finally speaks, will Gus regret ever teaching him?

      Sister, Sister

      All sisters are unique. Meet two Latina sisters who seem to have very different interests, and see what brings them together.

      Summer Sun Risin' - Bebop

      From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his family on their farm.

      Surprise Moon

      On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father's home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.

      The Best Thing

      Meet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.

      The Dashiki

      Dad buys himself a colorful West African dashiki, but thanks to some hot water and the washing machine, the dashiki quickly becomes his son's shirt.

      The Goat Goes to Town

      Chaos ensues when a goat shows up in the middle of a Caribbean town. Luckily our young narrator knows just what to do to save the day.

      Tuti's Play

      Join a girl named Tuti, who lives in Bali, as she gets ready to be in a play. Learn everything she does to prepare-from practicing traditional dances to putting on a very special costume.

      Twister's Tricks

      Three African American siblings are preparing their horse, Twister, for a horse show. Come see the tricks they teach Twister.

      What Boo and I Do

      A young Asian American girl and her dog Boo visit with elderly people, showing how rewarding it can be to help others.

      ¡Rico, rico estofado!

      Come see what's cooking as an African American girl and her grandfather stir up a yummy batch of gumbo chock full of delicious ingredients.

      Pran's Week of Adventure

      When the car has to go to the shop, Pran and his mother, Mrs. Patel, try a new way to get to school each day. The results are a wacky week full of misadventure!

      Ruby's Whistle

      Ruby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.

      Siete Galletas

      A Mexican American girl and her grandfather have just finished baking cookies, and everyone in the family wants one. Follow along as the girl shares the cookies one-by-one.

      Sorpresa de mudanza

      An African American boy is sad to find out that he and his family are moving, and he worries about all the changes the move will bring. After a big surprise, he learns that changes aren't always scary.

      Tengo que pedirte algo

      Getting ready to go outside on a chilly day, an African American girl needs to ask her mom for lots of help-from finding her gloves to opening the heavy door. After all this help, she gives her mom a very special "thank you."

      Yo tenía un hipopótamo - Bebop

      Inspired by his box of animal crackers, a Latino boy daydreams about the exotic animals he would give to his family and friends.

      ¡Oye! Estás comiendo mi tarea

      After making a birdfeeder as a school project a young Latino boy discovers that his creation attracts some unwanted attention.

      Una cabra en la ciudad

      Chaos ensues when a goat shows up in the middle of a Caribbean town. Luckily our young narrator knows just what to do to save the day.

      Un día especial

      A Korean American girl is celebrating her grandfather's 60th birthday, a Korean tradition. See the special clothing, foods, and customs that make this a special day.

      Vivo en un iglú

      Meet a young Inuit girl and her family. Learn why they sometimes live in an igloo and what life in an igloo is like.

      ¿Puedes superar eso?

      A Latino boy and his friends use their imaginations to think up a variety of unique creatures, each one wackier than the one before.

      Yo juego fútbol

      A Latina girl scores a goal in an after-school game of soccer with her friends.

      Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

      In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her parents move from their suburban neighborhood to New York City and Lily must adapt to her new life.