A Location Where Sunflowers Flourish?

A Place Where Sunflowers Grow is a children’s book by Amy Lee-Tai, based on the experiences of her mother and grandparents. The story follows Mari, a young Japanese-American girl who and her family were interned at the Topaz War Relocation Center in Utah during World War II. Mari gradually adjusts as she enrolls in an art class, makes a friend, and plants sunflowers. The bilingual picturebook (English/Japanese) features illustrations from Felicia Hoshino and is suitable for ages 6-9.

The book is based on the experiences of the author’s mother and grandparents and is published by Children’s Book Press in 2006. The story is set in the harsh summer sun, and Mari’s art class begins under the harsh summer sun. Under the harsh summer sun, Mari’s art class begins, but it’s hard to think of anything to draw in a place where nothing beautiful grows.

As Mari’s art class begins, she struggles to find something to draw in a place where nothing beautiful grows. The book is available in English and Japanese, and is suitable for grades 2-5. The hardcover edition of the book is very good, with dimensions of 9.5 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches.

In summary, A Place Where Sunflowers Grow is a bilingual picturebook by Amy Lee-Tai, illustrated by Felicia Hoshino, that tells the story of Mari, a young Japanese-American girl who adjusts as she enrolls in an art class and makes friends.