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Jasmine Toguchi #2
Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth
The second heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhood in this charming new chapter book series, starring a Japanese-American girl!
It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day--a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls--with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird. And Jasmine's big sister, Sophie, doesn't seem to want to join in the Girl's Day fun this year, which is kind of confusing. WHAT is going on?
As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her--and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over!
It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day--a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls--with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird. And Jasmine's big sister, Sophie, doesn't seem to want to join in the Girl's Day fun this year, which is kind of confusing. WHAT is going on?
As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her--and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over!
128 pages, Hardcover
First published July 10, 2017
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Debbi Michiko Florence
40 books230 followersDebbi Michiko Florence is the author of upper middle grade novels Sweet and Sour, Keep It Together, Keiko Carter, Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai, and This Is How I Roll. She has a debut middle grade series called Last Chance Academy. Book 1, A Study in Secrets, is coming on March 11, 2025! She is also the author of three chapter books series including Jasmine Toguchi with four new books, Follow Jasmine as she travels to Japan on vacation! And Debbi co-authored a picture book biography, Niki Nakayama: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites.
Her books have received starred reviews, JLG Selections, and inclusion on lists such as Amazon Best Books and the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best.
Her books have received starred reviews, JLG Selections, and inclusion on lists such as Amazon Best Books and the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best.
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December 27, 2022
SYNOPSIS: "The second heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhood in this charming new chapter book series, starring a Japanese-American girl!
It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day—a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls—with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird. And Jasmine's big sister, Sophie, doesn't seem to want to join in the Girl's Day fun this year, which is kind of confusing. WHAT is going on?
As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her—and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over!"
It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day—a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls—with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird. And Jasmine's big sister, Sophie, doesn't seem to want to join in the Girl's Day fun this year, which is kind of confusing. WHAT is going on?
As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her—and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over!"
September 14, 2023
Jasmine is an American girl of Japanese descent. She's smart, intelligent, observant and most of the time she's a good friend. She's only 7 or 8 so she still has a lot to learn about being a good friend. In this book, Jasmine is super excited about having her best friend Linnie come sleep over and celebrate Girls' Day with Jasmine, her sister Sophie and Mom. (Let's note: Linnie celebrates Hanukkah not Christmas). Hina Matsuri is a Japanese festival that celebrates girls. There's a special display of dolls representing the Japanese court and special mochi! Jasmine loves the idea of celebrating something special with the important females in her life but her older sister Sophie claims she doesn't want to celebrate! What's going on with Sophie?
Meanwhile, Jasmine and Linnie visit a neighbor who has a garage full of old costumes and Jasmine, super sleuth, tries to puzzle out why Mrs. Reese has all these costumes! Maybe Mrs. Reese was a spy! But Jasmine, super sleuth, misses some vital clues and forgets how to be a good guest and good friend. Is Girls' Day ruined?
I really liked Jasmine. She's very cute and earnest. She's emotionally intelligent for her age but not always because she is a kid and the book teaches a valuable lesson about paying attention to non-verbal cues, something I struggle with. Jasmine and Linnie are opposites in personality but they both love rocks, to dress up, play with dolls and support each others' interests. Their female friendship is very sweet. Of course it wouldn't be tween lit without friend drama but Jasmine works through it and figures it out.
I especially liked all the details about Girls' Day, which is also known as Dolls' Day. I knew most of that already. My honorary nieces used to go with their mom to an international house celebration when they were kids. Woke police beware- Linnie wears a kimono! Jasmine's mom chose to give Linnie Sophie's outgrown kimono to wear for the festival. Mom shows the girls how to put it on properly. This is very much in keeping with all Japanese people I've met. They like to share their culture and modern people rarely wear kimono anymore, not even for festivals.
I'm guessing Jasmine celebrates Hanukkah with Linnie and Jasmine says she celebrates Christmas and New Year's with her family.
The voice sounds authentic for a precocious 8 year old but maybe a little more sophisticated for your average kid. The explanations are geared towards kids so they're pretty simple. The best part was how to put on a kimono because I did not know how to do that.
The mystery wasn't much of a mystery for me. I know the connection between Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun and Oklahoma! I think most adults would but how many kids? It would be fun to figure this out on my own. I liked how the little mystery was incorporated. It does link up to Girls' Day because Mrs. Reese seems lonely. She misses her daughter who must live far away and takes delight in having a little girl around. Jasmine recognizes this by the end of the book and figures out how to "repay" Mrs. Reese with a kind and friendly gesture.
The line drawing illustrations are cute and appealing.
The author's note explains Girls' Day and there's a craft activity in the back plus more online.
February 2, 2023
“Sometimes friends don’t have to like all the same things. Sometimes friends don’t need to be exactly alike. It was better to have fun together.”
I’m not sure why but this little book hit me in the feels. I’m glad my 9 year old found this series last year and has been enjoying them over and over. Jasmine is not perfect but she is precious. Love her and her adventures.
I’m not sure why but this little book hit me in the feels. I’m glad my 9 year old found this series last year and has been enjoying them over and over. Jasmine is not perfect but she is precious. Love her and her adventures.
October 25, 2018
Read this out of order and was still able to follow what was happening. Very simple but good book about culture, friendship, and being honest
January 2, 2020
Wonderful to see Girl's Day (a Japanese Celebration) in this book....Jasmine is so cute and funny and awesome!
May 22, 2023
I bought the Jasmine Toguchi set for 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms because I read Debbi Michiko Florence's picture book about Niki Yakayama out loud for AAPI month. Both (all) are fantastic and I'm excited to share these books with students later this week.
December 31, 2017
In this second Jasmine Toguchi adventure we see Jasmine being human, making mistakes, and struggling to find her way back to the way things were. In a moment of distress Jasmine falsely accuses her best friend Linnie of causing a mess, and gets caught in the act. Rather than the quick fix of confessing and begging for forgiveness, Debbie Florence takes the reader through the realistic journey we go through when we don't want to admit to wrongdoing: minimizing the misdeed, denying culpability, pretending we can do without the person we've wronged, accepting we messed up, and finding a way to ask for forgiveness sincerely while reassuring that we will not make the same mistake again. This was tough to read because of course, as a reader I liked Jasmine and I didn't want her to be all human like, but she was and that made all the more difference in appreciating her at the end of the mess she created with her BFF. Although centered around Jasmine, and narrated in first person by her, the author doesn't neglect the other characters in the story; Sophie, Jasmine's sister, Mom, Dad, Mrs. Reese, the nice neighbor I wished lived next to me when I was growing up, and Linnie, Jasmine's best friend; all of them are important to Jasmine and become important to the reader as well. This was a great follow up to Mochi Queen, and the lessons learned about friendship and how being a super sleuth includes being observant of our loved ones' behavior in order to support them, are presented without a hint of "This is who you must be, dear Reader!" I also enjoyed learning about the Japanese tradition of Girls' Day and the instructions on how to make an origami doll are simple and a great activity when you are done with the book and aren't ready to let go of Jasmine yet.
February 22, 2018
My nephew Alex (5) and I raced through the first Jasmine Toguchi book, and had a brilliant time following her adventure in mochi making. I think a key reason for his enjoyment was that he could very much relate to the story of the younger sibling who is "too little" to do the same fun activities as the older sibling.
Book two is about friendship, reading the subtext in conversations (Jasmine doesn't realise that her best friend is scared of the dark), and solving the mystery of what her most excellently written neighbour used to do for a living (it involves having a garage full of the best dress ups ever). This was harder for Alex to relate to, as he's only just starting school and doesn't yet have a best friend to share secrets with. He's also slightly autistic, so I think when we reread the book in a few years the bit about not reading the social cues will resonate more than it does at present ("why didn't she just say she was scared? That's silly!")
I had to read the last chapter twice because he loved it so much, and he still thinks flamingos are the best thing ever. (Fortunately they're in fashion at the moment, so I've been able to get him several t-shirts to satisfy the urge to dress up like Jasmine.) We can't wait for the next book to arrive.
Book two is about friendship, reading the subtext in conversations (Jasmine doesn't realise that her best friend is scared of the dark), and solving the mystery of what her most excellently written neighbour used to do for a living (it involves having a garage full of the best dress ups ever). This was harder for Alex to relate to, as he's only just starting school and doesn't yet have a best friend to share secrets with. He's also slightly autistic, so I think when we reread the book in a few years the bit about not reading the social cues will resonate more than it does at present ("why didn't she just say she was scared? That's silly!")
I had to read the last chapter twice because he loved it so much, and he still thinks flamingos are the best thing ever. (Fortunately they're in fashion at the moment, so I've been able to get him several t-shirts to satisfy the urge to dress up like Jasmine.) We can't wait for the next book to arrive.
July 27, 2017
Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is eagerly anticipating Girl's Day with her mother, her older sister, and her best friend, Linnie Green. Jasmine considers herself quite observant and styles herself after more famous sleuths, but her powers of observation fail her when she throws her friend under the bus instead of getting in trouble with her neighbor, Mrs. Reese, for not cleaning up after they've played dress-up. Suddenly, instead of sharing a holiday important to her Japanese culture with her friend, Jasmine must make amends while trying to solve a mystery associated with all those costumes in Mrs. Reese's garage. This chapter book will appeal to youngsters, particularly girls, in the third and fourth grade. I appreciated the author's inclusion of a mother who insisted on her daughter facing the consequences of her actions and the details about a holiday unfamiliar to most American readers. This is a fresh and appealing new series with enough a unique twist to make it stand out in a crowd. Interestingly, Jasmine speaks only a few Japanese phrases while her parents know the language well.
March 7, 2018
Neither I nor my daughter (10 year old) liked it. We found the main character (Jasmine) pretentious, unlikeable and unrealistic. Some of the things we don’t like about her:
1. She paced. She paced around her room when she’s thinking. Seriously who does that? I only know one other person that does: Sherlock Holmes.
2. She’s unrealistically manipulative for her age. The way she coaxed her sister to join the celebration, a grown up might think to do something like that, but not a third grader.
3. For someone who’s so unrealistically “grown up” in her thinking, and went to blurt out and blame her best friend for something? I’d say she did that on purpose. That makes her viciously cunning. If she didn’t do it on purpose, well then that’s very uncharacteristic of her. I feel so sorry for Linnie because she’s such a kind character and doesn’t deserve a friend like Jasmine.
I know this is a children’s book, and I may put too much expectation in it, but my biggest pet peeve is when a character is not believable/unrelatable, no matter the book’s age group.
1. She paced. She paced around her room when she’s thinking. Seriously who does that? I only know one other person that does: Sherlock Holmes.
2. She’s unrealistically manipulative for her age. The way she coaxed her sister to join the celebration, a grown up might think to do something like that, but not a third grader.
3. For someone who’s so unrealistically “grown up” in her thinking, and went to blurt out and blame her best friend for something? I’d say she did that on purpose. That makes her viciously cunning. If she didn’t do it on purpose, well then that’s very uncharacteristic of her. I feel so sorry for Linnie because she’s such a kind character and doesn’t deserve a friend like Jasmine.
I know this is a children’s book, and I may put too much expectation in it, but my biggest pet peeve is when a character is not believable/unrelatable, no matter the book’s age group.
August 14, 2018
Jasmine is super excited that her best friend, Linnie, is going to spend the night and celebrate Girl's Day with Jasmine, her mom, and her sister Sophie. But then Linnie and Jasmine have a fight. Sophie says she's too old for Girl's Day, and Jasmine gets in trouble for making a mess at Mrs. Reese's. Jasmine thought she was a pretty good sleuth, but she can't figure out what happened with Linnie, what's going on with Sophie, or why Mrs. Reese has all those clothes in her garage.
I liked this Jasmine Toguchi story even better than the first. Learning about the Japanese Girl's Day celebration was a nice culture touch. Seeing Jasmine figure out how she hurt Linnie and then work to fix their relationship was a great model for the target readers. And it was fun to watch Jasmine figure out what's going on with Sophie and the mystery of Mrs. Reese's garage. Some great messages about being responsible and sensitive to others' feelings with a fun and unique cultural twist.
I liked this Jasmine Toguchi story even better than the first. Learning about the Japanese Girl's Day celebration was a nice culture touch. Seeing Jasmine figure out how she hurt Linnie and then work to fix their relationship was a great model for the target readers. And it was fun to watch Jasmine figure out what's going on with Sophie and the mystery of Mrs. Reese's garage. Some great messages about being responsible and sensitive to others' feelings with a fun and unique cultural twist.
September 14, 2017
In this entertaining new chapter book series, Jasmine Toguchi stars in adventures which revolve around school and her family and their Japanese traditions. Jasmine is dramatic and imperfect and fun. We get to follow along her adventures, which she describes in grand fashion but which sometimes fall flat. Kids will enjoy her stumbles along with her excitement.
I like that the Japanese traditions shown in the book are integrated well, and don't either take a front row seat or fade too far into the background. They are simply part of Jasmine's life, so we learn about them through her excitement. The illustrations are warm and fun and integrated into the text.
It's always good to find a chapter book series to recommend, and I certainly do recommend it.
I like that the Japanese traditions shown in the book are integrated well, and don't either take a front row seat or fade too far into the background. They are simply part of Jasmine's life, so we learn about them through her excitement. The illustrations are warm and fun and integrated into the text.
It's always good to find a chapter book series to recommend, and I certainly do recommend it.
August 9, 2017
Another excellent title in this early chapter book series! I loved this story of Jasmine and the lessons she learned about figuring out other people's emotions through her detective work - sometimes we all miss those cues about how people are REALLY feeling and need to do a little sleuthing. The storyline involving the Japanese holiday Girl's Day is a lot of fun as well, and I like the included factual information about the holiday in the back pages.
As with the first book in this series, Jasmine Tuguchi, Mochi Queen, I highly recommend this book for elementary libraries and grade 1-3 classrooms.
As with the first book in this series, Jasmine Tuguchi, Mochi Queen, I highly recommend this book for elementary libraries and grade 1-3 classrooms.
October 12, 2018
I'm a big fan of this series. The stories are great for girls. Real scenarios that put kids into dilemmas they may face. This particular book centered around a fight between Jasmine and her best friend which was a result of Jasmine lying to an adult to avoid getting into trouble. It also addresses an older sister who thinks she is too grown up to celebrate "kids" traditions. The story also intersperses some Japanese traditions (the Kimono dress, some ethic food, a Japanese celebration/tradition/ritual). My girls (ages 7 and 5) loved it. Only bummer is that these books cost $16 a piece which is hefty for an 80-page kids book, even if it is hard cover.
January 21, 2018
Fearless flamingo-lover Jasmine Toguchi is at it again in Super Sleuth!! Will she solve the mystery of neighbor & friend, Mrs. Reese and her 16 aprons? Why does older sister, Sophie, seem to not want to celebrate Girl’s Day with her mother and best friend, Linnie? Jasmine is full of energy and exuberance as she asks the questions and pieces the clues together, looking into her own heart. Jasmine Toguchi and this chapter book series is a breath of fresh air! Kudos to author Debbi Michiko Florence.
October 16, 2017
Another fun one! I didn't love the story quite as much as the first book (Mochi Queen) because it had less personal resonance, but it was still a sweet story. I think it had a very good lesson on being a good friend and understanding that not everyone likes everything you like. It also talked about fears in a supportive understanding way that didn't mock them, which I loved. Just because you are not scared of the dark and your friend is, doesn't make you braver than them for charging into the dark scary room, dragging them with you. Quite the contrary, as the book points out.
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August 1, 2017
I liked the writing in this one better than the original. The plot was slightly less interesting, but I loved the layering of the traditional Japanese holiday into the story. Nice to see development of the sister as well as the spunky MC. Once again the author and illustrator have included fun back matter. A worthy sequel which I'd love to see in every classroom. Recommended for emerging readers because of the simplistic voice.
November 18, 2017
11/14/2017 ** I love that Jasmine is a "typical" suburban, American girl, with an annoying older sister, AND that her books give an insight into some traditional Japanese customs as celebrated by a Japanese-American family. In this volume, she grows further in her ability to discern her friend's feelings, helping her become a better friend herself. I can't wait to share these books with my elementary library students.
January 15, 2018
Jasmine Toguchi, flamingo-loving phenom, is back with a lot of curiosity and a little problem: how is Girls' Day going to go right when no one wants to join in? Not her big sister, not her best friend. Has Jasmine missed some clues? Debbi Michiko Florence uses her sleuthing theme to great effect here, in a way that's aimed right at her young readers. Give this one to you fans of Ivy & Bean and friendship-themed stories.
January 11, 2019
Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a Japanese-American girl with a great sense of adventure. In this series, she and her extended family celebrate Japanese holidays and traditions. The occasional illustrations and short chapters are perfect for young chapter book readers. This series also includes a bonus activity in each book, such as a mochi recipe or an origami paper doll.
September 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this story of a young girl navigating friendships and family and growing up. Pretty standard plot fare for a beginning chapter book series, but it is well-written and the diversity of the main character and her family are a welcome addition to the Ramonas, Clementines, and Ivy and Beans of the world. I think it will be very relatable for young kids and fun too.
November 19, 2017
A really fun early reader series for Rory and me. A mischievous 3rd grader, family traditions and someone who learns the hard way sometimes when it comes to handling friends. Great addition to #WNDB.
November 27, 2017
Multicultural, transitional, problem solving chapter books your kids 2-4th will enjoy reading. Mochi Queen, and Drummer Girl are other books in this series. Bonus activities are also included, like an origami paper doll. The simple black line artwork also adds to the books appeal.
April 3, 2018
Read this aloud to my 6 year old, and she LOVED it. She loves seeing Japanese-American characters like her in books, and this was so sweet and fun and full of cultural tidbits. Willow was so excited for the next book in the series I immediately bought it on Amazon.
October 9, 2017
I love this chapter book series! Highly recommended for all young readers!
November 13, 2017
I adore this series so much. I'm learning so much about Japanese American traditions while enjoying a sweet and funny cast of characters. Looking for a fabulous chapter book series--this is the one!
December 30, 2017
A cute, simple story about friendship and family and empathy.
February 5, 2019
Another great Jasmine Toguchi book. I love that these books always teach you something about Japanese culture in a way that's super accessible and understandable to kids.
February 9, 2023
My Jasmine Toguchi Rating
By, A Fourth Grade Student
Are you looking for a book to read but you can’t find the right one? Well I recommend you try Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth. In my opinion Jasmine Toguchi is a really good book. I would give it four stars.
One reason is, I really enjoyed the plot of the story. I think it was very interesting to read. The story is about two girls who are celebrating girls day together. It has lots of interesting details about their friendship. Jasmine is the main character of the book along with her best friend Linnie. For instance, in the story Jasmine and Linnie go to their neighbors garage to play dress up. Then they get in a fight because Jasmine blamed Linnie for not cleaning up even though they both didn’t clean up. It took a long time for Linnie to forgive her in the end they both got along.
In addition, the book tells you a lot about girls day tradition. On the back of the book in the author’s note it tells you that girls day is a Japanese holiday. For instance, it tells you that to celebrate girls day Jasmine, her family and friends eat mochi . Another example of girl's day tradition is when people set up special ceramic dolls and wear kimonos. This means you can learn about traditions that you might do to celebrate.
Finally, the book is not very long but not too short. In other words, some books are very long and take a long time to read and some books are really short. The book Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth is in between very long and very short. Depending on how much you read and how fast you read, it might take longer or shorter to read. It took me three weeks to finish the book.
After all this evidence, I would give Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth four out of five stars. If you are looking for an interesting book to read, I suggest reading Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth.
By, A Fourth Grade Student
Are you looking for a book to read but you can’t find the right one? Well I recommend you try Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth. In my opinion Jasmine Toguchi is a really good book. I would give it four stars.
One reason is, I really enjoyed the plot of the story. I think it was very interesting to read. The story is about two girls who are celebrating girls day together. It has lots of interesting details about their friendship. Jasmine is the main character of the book along with her best friend Linnie. For instance, in the story Jasmine and Linnie go to their neighbors garage to play dress up. Then they get in a fight because Jasmine blamed Linnie for not cleaning up even though they both didn’t clean up. It took a long time for Linnie to forgive her in the end they both got along.
In addition, the book tells you a lot about girls day tradition. On the back of the book in the author’s note it tells you that girls day is a Japanese holiday. For instance, it tells you that to celebrate girls day Jasmine, her family and friends eat mochi . Another example of girl's day tradition is when people set up special ceramic dolls and wear kimonos. This means you can learn about traditions that you might do to celebrate.
Finally, the book is not very long but not too short. In other words, some books are very long and take a long time to read and some books are really short. The book Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth is in between very long and very short. Depending on how much you read and how fast you read, it might take longer or shorter to read. It took me three weeks to finish the book.
After all this evidence, I would give Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth four out of five stars. If you are looking for an interesting book to read, I suggest reading Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth.
April 30, 2021
In the second book of the Jasmine Toguchi series, Jasmine invites her best friend Linnie Green over for a sleepover to celebrate Girls' Day, a Japanese holiday just for girls. It was a good introduction to a holiday that I have very limited familiarity with and have never celebrated, not being Japanese American myself. (Side note: it would be great for there to be an early chapter book series with a Chinese American girl, where she celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival etc. I know of the Pacy series by Grace Lin, but it doesn't have lots of cute illustrations like the other two series.) She is also helping her older neighbor, Mrs. Reese, clean out her garage and comes across a series of costumes. Was Mrs. Reese a spy? Jasmine tries to be a super sleuth and find out!
Of course, I have naturally compared Jasmine Toguchi to the Mindy Kim series, since we have now read all four Mindy Kim books that are currently out. But one thing I noticed while reading Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth is that while Mindy Kim is very sweet and earnest, Jasmine has a little bit of a harder edge (while still being a very gentle read). She doesn't want to apologize and admit that she's wrong. That might actually be more realistic for some kids. I really liked Jasmine's observations about how people might not just tell you what they're thinking and that you have to look for clues to how they're feeling. There's that bit of social-emotional learning in there and I really liked that.
Gr. 2-3
Of course, I have naturally compared Jasmine Toguchi to the Mindy Kim series, since we have now read all four Mindy Kim books that are currently out. But one thing I noticed while reading Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth is that while Mindy Kim is very sweet and earnest, Jasmine has a little bit of a harder edge (while still being a very gentle read). She doesn't want to apologize and admit that she's wrong. That might actually be more realistic for some kids. I really liked Jasmine's observations about how people might not just tell you what they're thinking and that you have to look for clues to how they're feeling. There's that bit of social-emotional learning in there and I really liked that.
Gr. 2-3
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