The Favorite Daughter
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2013
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"The Favorite Daughter" by Allen Say tells the touching story of a young girl, living in a Japanese American family, who grapples with the complexities of identity and the expectations of her culture. As she navigates her relationship with her father, who has strong opinions about family tradition, the daughter learns to embrace her individuality and dreams. The narrative captures the bond between father and daughter, exploring themes of love, cultural heritage, and the challenge of balancing personal aspirations with familial duty. Through beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling, the book celebrates the journey of self-discovery and acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Arthur A. Levine Books .
Award-winning author and illustrator Allen Say lives and works in Portland, OR. This is his twentieth book for Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 0-7 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 0-7 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Nappa Gold Award - Early Elementary
This book was recognised in the Early Elementary category by the Nappa Gold Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
This book was recognised by the Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award.
Oregon Book Award
This book was recognised by the Oregon Book Award.