Jessie reviewed Hana Hashimoto, sixth violin by Chieri Uegaki
Review of 'Hana Hashimoto, sixth violin' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
An uber charming story about a little one determined to practice her violin before the talent show so she can make her ojiichan (grandfather) proud. Beautiful, poetic language throughout. Hana's ultimate performance, in which she mimics sounds like bird calls, similar to the ones her ojiichan would play for her, is so heartwarming and such a lovely way to demonstrate a talent even when one has a low skill level. I was rooting for Hana the whole book and was so pleased that she was ultimately triumphant. Would recommend to a kiddo learning any skill, not just music, who needs encouragement to keep trying.