Sumo Joe
By Mia Wenjen
Illustrated by Nat Iwata
Hardcover: $20.95
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View the Teacher's GuideOn Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday afternoons, he and his friends are sumo wrestlers! They tie on makeshift mawashi belts, practice drills like teppo, and compete in their homemade dohyo ring. They even observe sumo’s ultimate rule: no girls allowed! But when Sumo Joe’s little sister wants to join in the fun, Sumo Joe is torn between the two things he’s best at—sumo, and being a big brother.
Fists, feet, and martial art forms collide in this sweet yet spirited rhyming story by author Mia Wenjen and illustrator Nat Iwata.
About the Creators
Mia Wenjen - Author
MIA WENJEN is an entrepreneur and a blogger at Pragmatic Mom, a popular online resource for parents and educators. As the cofounder of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Mia is passionate about representation in children’s picture books. In her spare time, she can be found boxing or on hikes with her dog. Mia lives in Newton, Massachusetts, with her husband and three children. You can visit her online at pragmaticmom.com and follow her at @pragmaticmom.
Nat Iwata
NAT IWATA is an artist working in the entertainment industry. Nat has practiced a little aikido but has yet to try sumo wrestling. He lives in the beautiful Dutch city of Haarlem with his wife and three boys, all of whom serve as an endless source of encouragement and inspiration. You can visit him online at iwataillustration.com.
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ISBN
Hardcover: 9781620148020
Awards
Best Children's Books of the Year
Bank Street College of Education
Guided Reading:
KInterest Level:
Grades K - 3Reading Level:
Grades K - 3Themes
Asian/Asian American Interest, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Conflict resolution, Cultural Diversity, Diversity, Families, Imagination, Siblings, Sports
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