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First published December 31, 2007

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Shigeru Yabu

3 books

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July 9, 2021
Such a sweet book! I watched this youtube video on the author and illustrators' lives(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y3B6...), which also brought the story to life. I had to request this book through interlibrary loan and it came from a library in Cody, Wyoming to Iowa City, IA where I was able to read it!
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August 5, 2025
I was fortunate enough to attend the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage with my husband and mother-in-law, whose father was incarcerated there during the war. While there, I had the chance to meet the illustrator of this book, get our copy signed, and watch the short film adaptation that premiered during the event. It’s a very sweet and touching story, and the illustrator was an absolute joy to listen to. Shigeru was unable to attend, but it turns out that my MIL’s father knew him.
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September 10, 2023
Excellent story. Very informative. I’ve visited this camp in Wyoming. Very interesting. It’s great to see a story written for kids about it.
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