In this deeply moving nonfiction picture book, award-winning author Caren Stelson brings Sachiko Yasui's story of surviving the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and her message of peace to a young audience.
Sachiko's family home was about half a mile from where the atomic bomb fell on August 9, 1945. Her family experienced devastating loss. When they returned to the rubble where their home once stood, her father miraculously found their serving bowl fully intact. This delicate, green, leaf-shaped bowl—which once held their daily meals—now holds memories of the past and serves as a vessel of hope, peace, and new traditions for Sachiko and the surviving members of her family.
Author’s note, with photographs. Illustrator’s note, in English and Japanese. Recommended reading. Full-color digital illustrations.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Narrative Nonfiction, Picture Book
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey B
Title alpha A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
Level Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Pages Count 40
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Sachiko Yasui. Atomic bomb victims. Bombing of Nagasaki, Japan (1945). World War II (1939–1945). History of Nagasaki-shi, Japan. Radiation poisoning. Family heirlooms.
Lexile 650L
Trim Size 9 1/4" x 11"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-05-04
JLG Release Date Aug 2020
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
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