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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2019-03-11
Page Count
40
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781620148020
Themes
siblings
asian culture

Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday afternoons, he and his friends are sumo wrestlers! They tie on makeshift mawashi belts, practice drills like teppo, and compete in their homemade dohyo ring. They even observe sumo's ultimate rule: no girls allowed! But when Sumo Joe's little sister wants to join in the fun, Sumo Joe is torn between the two things he's best at: sumo, and being a big brother.

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Sumo Joe: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Sumo Joe by Mia Wenjen.

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Sumo Joe: Word Search

After reading Sumo Joe by Mia Wenjen, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

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Sumo Joe: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

MY FAVORITES
Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2019-03-11
Page Count
40
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781620148020
Themes
siblings
asian culture
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