Andrew and Shichi-Go-San

Five is a hard age, especially in a strange place.

Moving to a new Air Force base sucks.

At least for too-smart five-year-old Andrew Evans.

The kids at school tease, even as teachers praise.

Thanksgiving looms around the corner, with Andrew’s dad away.

Join the Evans family as new friends and new holidays in this new land bring Andrew the heartwarming joy he deserves.

An excerpt from Andrew and Shichi-Go-San:

“But it’s not Christmas yet.” He really wanted to open it, but put his hands behind his back. “I can’t open presents early. Can I?”

“It’s not a Christmas present, honey. This is a present from Mr. Suzuki.”

Suzuki-san sent him a present? Why?

Andrew pulled on the rope and the knot untied. He tore the paper off. Inside was a bunch of green and white clothes, all folded up and stacked on top of each other.

“What is it?” he asked, pulling off the top piece. He unfolded it and… “A kimono? For me?”