Title taken from title screen. Based on the book of the same title by Allen Say. "Caldecott Medal Book" --Container. This program is closed-captioned. On videodisc label : Scholastic. "Lexile : AD650L ; Guided Reading Level N" --Container.
Executive producer, Linda Lee ; produced by Paul R. Gagne, Melissa Reilly, Steve Syarto ; directed by Paul R. Gagne, Steve Syarto. Executive producer, Linda Lee ; produced by Paul R. Gagne, Melissa Reilly, Steve Syarto ; directed by Paul R. Gagne, Steve Syarto.
Narrated by B.D. Wong.
A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries. DVD features include : optional English subtitles and an interview with Allen Say.
Ages 5-10; pre-school, elementary grades
0545106400
Say, Allen.
Grandfathers--Juvenile fiction. Voyages and travels--Juvenile fiction. Homesickness--Juvenile fiction. Japanese Americans--Juvenile fiction. Children's films. Animated films. Children's stories. Film adaptations.
Japan--Juvenile fiction. United States--Description and travel.--Juvenile fiction. United States--Emigration and immigration--Juvenile fiction.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (GRADES K-6). DIVERSITY EDUCATION.