fair

Jasmine love Flamingos so much that she wants one for a pet. She receives a Daruma Doll from her grandmother, which is a wishing doll. She wishes for a pet Flamingo. While she is waiting, she does all the research to learn as much as she can about taking care of Flamingos. What will happen when she is told that Flamingos cannot be pets?

The easy text and simple black and white illustrations make this title a good early chapter book recommended for grades 2-4. It is the fourth book in the Jasmine Toguchi series. The author creates characters that touch on the Asian culture while still letting the reader see that they are children with hopes and dreams like everyone else. Readers will love reading about the two sisters and their family and friends. ( )