Melissa Iwai ist eine Kinderbuchautorin und Illustratorin, die eine verspielte und visuell ansprechende Ästhetik in ihre Arbeit einbringt. Ihre Illustrationen strahlen Wärme und Detailreichtum aus und laden die Leser in die von ihr geschaffenen Welten ein. Mit ihrer Kunst möchte Iwai bei jungen Lesern Freude und Neugier wecken. Ihre Arbeit ist eine Feier des visuellen Geschichtenerzählens für Kinder.
Gigi is excited to prepare her favorite breakfast, Peanut Butter Toast, but faces a challenge when her Ojiji expresses his dislike for it, favoring traditional Japanese foods like natto instead. This delightful story explores the theme of culinary preferences and cultural differences, as Gigi embarks on a journey to discover whether she can embrace a new breakfast option while navigating her love for peanut butter.
A young boy and his father gather ingredients in the garden to prepare pizza on a hot day in this picture-book companion to "Soup Day." Full color.
Melissa Iwai's Soup Day celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a family. On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At home, they work together—step by step—to prepare the meal. While the soup is cooking, they spend the time playing games and reading. Before long, Daddy's home and the family sits down to enjoy a home made dinner. A Christy Ottaviano Book
Will Gigi find the perfect name?This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include Soup Day and Dumplings for Lili. Gigi and Ojiji: What's Iin a Name? Level 3 includes many fun subjects kids love to read about on their own.
Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji?This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include Soup Day and Dumplings for Lili. Gigi and Ojiji is a Level Three I Can Read book.
Gigi and Perfect Paper Cranes has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.