*A fun activity included in every book *

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018
A CYBILS Easy Reader and Early Chapter Book Award Winner

It's talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths--tree-climbing, mochi making, collage--none of them feel quite right to perform on-stage. Jasmine's friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yo's, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (aka Miss Perfect) is saying she'll have the best talent.

When Jasmine's mom introduces her to the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, Jasmine finally finds an activity that feels just right. But will she be good enough at taiko in time to beat Maggie Milsap?

Join Jasmine as she discovers her talent--and the difference between being the best and trying your best.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 04/03/2018
ISBN: 9780374308360
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 57 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 194119 / Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl
Reading Level: 3.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1