Review of Colors of Japan

[Ivana Tomaš]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Colors of Japan" by Arianna Gopez.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Many children show all kinds of interests from an early age, and it would be good to teach them about different things through fun activities. For example, an original and colorful picture book can be an exciting and fun way to learn almost anything. Colors of Japan by Arianna Gopez is a children's book that provides interesting facts about Japan in an entertaining and interactive way. By reading this book, children can easily learn some fascinating facts about another country and culture.

The book is written in the first person from Arianna's perspective. Her mother lived in Japan for a year, and Arianna has learned a lot of interesting information about Japan from her. Throughout the book, Arianna gives the reader various intriguing facts about Japan and Japanese culture. Some of the information relates to Japanese television, food, martial arts, traditional clothes, and the Japanese writing system. The whole book is illustrated, and the sentences are short, clear, and precise, making it ideal for younger children.

What I like most about this book is the fact that children can learn many interesting things about Japan in a charming and entertaining way. Even I, as an adult, have learned some interesting information that I did not know before. Also, I like that some of the original Japanese words in the text are also written in Japanese script. In addition, the illustrations are very vibrant and colorful.

The biggest complaint I have is the length of the book. I wish it was longer, and I think the author could have added more information and unusual facts about Japanese culture and history. Also, I would say that the illustrations lack originality. They could have been much more engaging had they been hand-drawn with watercolors, tempera, or crayons. Moreover, the book has some grammatical errors, but they did not affect my reading enjoyment.

I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. The rating would have been higher if the book had been a little more original in terms of illustrations and more extensive in terms of content. I would recommend Colors of Japan primarily to lower elementary school children interested in learning about new cultures and countries.

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[Urvashi Tripathi]

I love Japanese culture as I love watching anime and some classic Japanese movies and “Memoirs of a Geisha” is one of my favorite book. I think, I know some facts about Japan but I'll find out more through the novel. Thank you for your amazing written review.

[cd20]

I love books like these that are designed to teach children about other cultures. I think we need more of them. Maybe then people would be more accepting of others outside their culture. Thank you for an informative review.

[Kavita Shah]

That's a really good way to teach about Japanese culture. It will be a fun activity with little facts and places about Japanese culture. Thank you for a wonderful review!

[El_limitless]

Parents should learn to encourage the many parts their children exhibit at a young age and expose them to contents that'll help them discover more of themselves. That's how they grow. Great review.

[B Sheila Holt]

Really great review! Your detailed review is very informative and interesting. I would love to read this whole book. Thank you for a great job!

[Emily_Jen]

This is a children's book that provides interesting facts about Japan in an entertaining and interactive way. I think more books can educate children on other countries in a similar way. The illustrations would also make the book more appealing to children. Nice review.

[Crimson Crucifix]

This book seems like a great read for kids and young adults. I like how informative the review is, which piqued my interest. I'm also really interested in Japanese culture. Personally speaking, overall, the review is amazing.

[Sarah Sonbol]

I like these books that educates children (and adults as well) about different cultures in an engaging way. This way, kids learn without feeling the pressure from studying a school book. Thanks for the nice review.

[Immaculate06]

It is good to know that the book delves into a little bit of japanese culture. It would definitely be a good read. Thanks for your review.