YUMI’S EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY
As you can probably guess, my daughter and I are fan of the books written Elsa Takaoka and illustrated by Catherine Toennisson. Their new book Yumi’s Extraordinary Collection will fit right into our collection. A beautiful story about a unique young girl trying to fit in with her family and the connections she builds with her grandma. And of course the endearing and happy illustrations from Catherine. Read on to find out more about the book and stay to enter the giveaway for a signed copy of the book from the author plus some really cute Japanese stationary items.
*Disclosure: I received a free pdf copy of the book in order to facilitate this review but as always I only review books that I feel will be a good fit with my readers, my children or myself. You can read my full Disclosure Policy Here.*
BOOK DETAILS:
TITLE: Yumi’s Extraordinary Collection
AUTHOR: Elsa Takaoka
ILLUSTRATOR: Catherine Toennisson
PUBLICATION DATE: Kindle – January 2017 – Print March 2017
RECOMMENDED AGES: 3-8 years old
THOUGHTS
At the heart of this story is the idea of collecting memories of loved ones. It is a process to help bridge the gap between generations and to help those who remain to keep a memory alive. Grandma Sayuri comes from a family of collectors. They can collect all kinds of things from delicate procelain, frogs and even the dog collects socks. Sayuri grows up and has kids of her own and her kids have kids and they are all collectors expect one, Yumi. Yumi prefers drawing and doodling but after a summer spent visiting her grandma in the hospital Yumi learns that she can be a collector, a collector of stories and drawings. Her extraordinary collection becomes one that celebrates her grandma’s life.
Here is a sneak peak into the book. My daughter and I love the bright, colourful illustrations by Catherine Toennisson. My daughter loved little Yumi drawing everything as it reminded her of herself. As a mom I thought the concept of celebrating her grandma’s life through stories told by members of the family and drawn by the little Yumi so precious. It truly would be an extraordinary collection and cherished keepsake for the entire family. I would recommend this book to parents, grandparents, teachers, and libraries as there are many themes that can be discussed.
- Family connections through generations
- Coping with ailing grandparents
- Being unique and true to yourself
Now if you are interested in this book the author has graciously put together a giveaway of a signed copy of this book plus a few other Japanese goodies for my readers. In order to enter scroll down and find the giveaway widget and login in and follow the prompts. Good Luck!
HERE IS MORE ABOUT THE CREATORS
Where to find them:
Elsa Takaoka on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog Picture Story Book.
Catherine Toennisson on Twitter, her Website Painted Deer.
ON TO THE GIVEAWAY
1 winner will win this package.
Prize: 1 signed copy by the author of Yumi’s Extraordinary Collection plus the cute Japanese stationary you see in the photo. Author is responsible for the prizes and mailing them out to the winner.
CONTEST CLOSES: April 15th, 2017.
OPEN TO: Internationally 18+(must have a valid email) *Canadian winner will have to answer a skill testing question*
HOW TO ENTER: Enter by entering the Gleam Giveaway Widget Below – please read the terms and conditions carefully. Must have a valid email address in order to receive the prize as author will be providing the prize.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: **NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.** A winner will be randomly drawn using the Gleam widget below and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the contest ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond in 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. The prize is sponsored by author Elsa Takaoka. Author will be mailing the winner with the package as seen in photo. This giveaway is hosted and managed by Bonnie Dani from Adalinc to Life. If you have any additional questions – please send an email to bonniedani(at)adalinc(dot)org.
Yumi’s Extraordinary Collection Book & Stationary Giveaway
Cheers,
My granddaughters will like this, they collect books.
I love books too, those are great to collect.
I collect cookbooks!
I’ve collected all kinds of stuff in my life! Back in childhood–coins, stamps, comic books!
I collect shark stuff. Anything from shark teeth to pictures and books about sharks.
I collect rocks and gemstones. 🙂
I collect teapots. All kinds! Thanks. This would be nice for my granddaughter.
I love collecting pens and notebooks.
I collect books
I enjoy collecting inspirational christian books.
I like to collect things with stars and octopi on them! Not together, I just love both!
This is so cute!!
I collect Broadway playbills.
I don’t collect anything anymore.
I collect Little House on the Prairie and 80’s memorabilia.
wow
I collect roosters, pigs and books.
Old computer technology
I collect books and craft supplies!
I collect autographed books.
I don’t collect anything to be honest unless you count cosmetics and clothes..lol
I currently don’t have any collections!
I collect unicorn and panda themed items, especially in rainbow colors
Cookbooks!
I collect books
I collect unique looking rabbits.
Oh man, I love all this kind of stuff! I hope I win!
Compact discs
I love love love collecting post cards
How adorable is this? My kids would love it.
I think my grandson would love this
I like to collect old coins.
I collect pens, pencils, and elephants.
I collect books and sea shells, also sea glass, it’s pretty!
books, and video games.
i used to collect frogs but not so much anymore, really all i collect is makeup but I do have obsession with pens and notebooks.
Pens and Notebooks, me too! I journal a lot. Thank you for entering. Good Luck!
I collect Vintage Pyrex
I collect old film cameras and accessories. I don’t know why but it brings me pleasure just to play around with them.
I collect dog figurines.
The artwork is beautiful and I love the message! Thsee books spund wonderful!
I used to collect coins
I love finding books for my child that feature Asian characters. I don’t remember many books like this when I was growing up.
I collect European beer steins.
I don’t collect anything. Jen who commented before me mentioned sea glass..I absolutely want to collect that as well but have trouble finding it.
I collect signed books and calico critters
I love stickers!
I collect refrigerator magnets.
I collect books and pretty dishes
I collected stickers before, but now I have no time.
I used to collect stamps and baseball cards. I don’t really collect anymore.
Love the theme of the book, I loved my time living in Japan.
I collect vintage jewelry & postcards
The vintage jewelry must be a beautiful collection. Good Luck!
I like to collect stickers.
Stickers are so much fun! Good Luck!
I collect books ?
I had to cut back on other collections years ago due to space etc
I also collect craft supplies but we do use them gradually
Books are wonderful to collect. I recently had to purge my collection as well to make room for new ones I love. Good Luck!
I collect old books
Love collecting books, what kind of old books? Good Luck!
I like to collect stamps and books.
What kind of stamps? My husband collects stamps but they are just ones from different places he has been or interesting ones from mail he has received. Good Luck!
I collect all sports cards
What kind of sports cards? Do you have a favourite? I have one card signed by my favourite hockey goaltender from when I was kid. Good Luck!
I collect fossils, including some that I was fortunate enough to find myself.
I collect key chains from every place we go. We recently went on a road trip to DC from New Hampshire. Added quite a few to the collection.
That is a cool idea! I remember collecting little pins or badges that you sew on to a backpack when I was a kid. Hmm, might have to start that with my own. Completely forgot about it. Thank you for commenting. Good Luck!
I collect Art!
Do you have a favourite type of art that you collect? Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
I have collected a few old telegraph “bugs”.
I’m not sure what those are. I will have to google it! Sounds cool though. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
I collect love, food and hugs. 😉 Also, notebooks!
I love notebooks too! Hugs are always nice. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
I collect old comic books.
That sounds exciting! What kind of comic books? Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
What a beautiful book!
I’m not much of a collector myself, but now that I think of it, I still return to my old hobby of collecting keychains from time to time. My current batch has about 45 on one ring. It started off as a competition between myself and my best friend, and to this day, we still laugh about it. The power of friendship. 🙂
That is nice memory and keepsake to hang on too. Thank you for commenting and Good Luck!
We collect Pokémon cards.
Oh yes Pokemon cards at our house too. My daughter though collects Shopkins. Thank you for commenting and Good Luck!
I love to collect kawaii stickers with my Chloe Pearl!
I love stickers too! Use them in my planner all the time. Thank you for commenting and Good Luck!
I collect books and cookbooks
Books my favourite thing to collect. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
Books, wheat pennys, baseball cards
I collect old kids’ books from the 1800’s and early 1900’s. I’ve always liked social history. I’d imagined reading them as bedtime stories when my own kiddos were old enough, but — alas! — they prefer something more action-packed, preferably with superhero princesses 🙂
That sounds like quite the collection. As a history major back in university I loved wondering the library of the books. Alas, my boys prefer scary or funny books and daughter is magical or princess themed. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
I collect rings.
What kind of rings? My husband thinks I collect shoes and purses but I don’t I just love them. I used to collect perfume bottles, fancy ones. Thank you for commenting and stopping by. Good Luck!
We collect coins at our house.
Coins are popular. What kind of coins? My kids have the Canadian Mint type of coin collection started and rocks. Lots of rocks!
I collect antique poetry books and everything with dragonflies.
I love any kind of antique book. Do you have a favourite book in your collection? My daughter likes things with watermelons on it. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
Yes I do have a favorite! It is a Longfellow leather book from 1886, which is not my oldest but yet my favorite. I love the smell of old books!
Oh my old leather book! I can only imagine how it must feel to hold that in your hands. I love the smell of books too!
When I was younger, I had a rock collection! Normal
rocks, but also things like fools gold, peacock rocks, etc!
My kids have a rock collection. Love those! What are peacock rocks? They sound beautiful. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Good Luck!
This looks like a lovely book!
Thank you for stopping by Marla. It is a lovely book.
This sounds like a really cute read – I love the illustrations. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
-Lauren
I know the illustrations are always super cute with Catherine. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
I love to search for and collect sea glass. There is something meditative about searching along the ocean’s edge.
That sounds lovely to collect. I always find water meditative. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.