Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes

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.