Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

It’s Japan Festival day and Gigi can’t wait to make origami. But will she be able to make a paper crane like Ojiji? This Level Three I Can Read story includes a glossary of Japanese words and origami instructions. 

Gigi loves Japan Festival day! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can’t wait to make a paper crane like Ojiji’s. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojiji’s. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best? This Geisel Honor 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: Perfect Paper Cranes is a Level Three I Can Read book, which is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. The story contains several Japanese words, a glossary, and instructions on how to fold a paper puppy.

About the Author

Melissa Iwai is a children's book author and illustrator who incorporates both traditional and digital media into her art. Her picture books include Dumplings for Lili, Soup Day, Pizza Day, Chanukah Lights Everywhere, My Snow Globe, Let’s Go to the Hardware Store, Thirty Minutes Over Oregon, and many more! She is also the author and illustrator of the Geisel Honor I Can Read series Gigi and Ojiji. When she's not working, Melissa loves to cook and develop her own recipes. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.