Yoshi's Yucca — Julie Krantz

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.