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David Kudler

Reading: Read together and pause to talk about the New Year meal and the children's plan. Afterwards, invite your child to say what they think brought about the welcome surprise.
Themes: Kindness, generosity and luck: The children seek a way to help with the New Year meal; after a shrine visit and a thoughtful gift, the family receives a welcome surprise. The book presents this favourably.
Worth knowing: The family cannot afford the special soups and fish for their traditional New Year meal.

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