Yoshi's Yucca

Yoshi is a young boy who is taking his first solitary trip to San Francisco for his grandfather's birthday. Shy but intrepid, he boards the bus in Half-Moon Bay along with precious cargo-Grandfather Hatakayama's gift. See what happens when Yoshi stumbles upon an unexpected challenge in Grandpa's garden that jeopardizes the one thing he cares about most.Full of colorful illustrations by author-illustrator, Julie Krantz, Yoshi's Yucca is a bittersweet tale about love and fear, friendship and family, mistakes and understanding. Appropriate for children in kindergarten through middle school, Ms. Krantz's newest picture book has something for everyone-from young readers to their adult co-readers. Sure to become a family favorite in no time, Yoshi's Yucca makes its debut just in time for the holiday season.