The Lotus Seed
Written by: Sherry Garland
Illustrated by: Tatsuro Kiuchi
"A Vietnamese girl saves a lotus seed to remind her of a tragic event. When she leaves Vietnam, she brings the seed to the United States. Through the seed, readers discover the importance of family heritage and history."
Publishers Description
Multicultural Connections: After reading this story, students could interview members of their own families to discover symbols that might be important for their own family heritage and history.
Online Resources:
http://sherrygarland.swiftsite.com/lotus_seed.htm
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/lotus/lotustg.htm
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