Ghosts for Breakfast
Title: Ghosts for Breakfast
Written by: Stanley Todd Teraski
Illustrated by: Shelly Shinjo
Publisher: Lee & Low Books, Inc. 2002
Suitable for ages: 4-8
Themes/Topics: Japanese culture, immigration, ghosts, community, cultural awareness
Brief Synopsis: Neighbors fear there are ghosts in the fields where they farm. A man and his young son go out to prove otherwise.
Opening pages: “PON! PON! PON!
The pounding at the door shattered my family’s peaceful evening
PON! PON! PON!
Who could it be at this time of night? I saw Mama’s puzzled look as Papa opened the door a crack and peered out.
“Ah, Papa delighted, “”The Troubelsome Triplets.”
Why I like this book: Set in a farming town during the 19th century when Japanese families immigrated to the west coast, this story is about how a father and son tackle fear of ghosts that their neighbors are convinced are real..
Resources: http://www.leeandlow.com/images/pdfs/activities/wordscramble-ghosts_for_breakfast.pdf
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I love the opening lines, intriguing! I hope the library has a copy. Thanks.
It’s a fun read Joanne. Hope you can find it! Thanks for stopping by.
Ooh, this looks really cool, Keila! I love stories that have a cultural element as well as a fun story! Thanks so much for adding this one to our list – I’ll have to rummage up a copy and read it!
Cute story. I love Lee & Low Books!
This sounds lovely. I’m adding it to my library list. Thanks.
So do I Patricia. Thanks for stopping by.
It is Stacy, hope you enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.