Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen (Jasmine Toguchi, 1)

If you’re looking for a delightful and empowering book for your child, Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen is the perfect choice. This book is not only a Junior Library Guild Fall 2017 Selection, but it has also been recognized as one of Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2017. With its engaging storyline and relatable characters, your child will be captivated from start to finish.

Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen is the first book in a new chapter book series that revolves around a spunky Japanese-American heroine named Jasmine Toguchi. At just eight years old, Jasmine is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and an expert mess-maker. However, she's tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. That is until the New Year approaches and Jasmine sets her eyes on a special task that her sister has never done before.

While her sister gets to help roll mochi balls with the women, Jasmine is told that she is too young to join in. Undeterred, she comes up with a plan to help the men pound the mochi rice instead. This is where the story takes a thrilling turn as Jasmine challenges traditional gender roles and faces the unexpected challenge of handling a mochi hammer that is heavier than it looks. Will Jasmine be able to prove herself and build her mochi-making muscles in time for New Year's Day?

To embark on this exciting journey with Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen, order your copy today and let your child explore themes of determination, family, and breaking stereotypes. Don't miss out on this critically acclaimed book that has won the 2017 Nerdy Book Club Award and is a 2019 Summer Reading List Pick by We Are Kid Lit Collective.

Get your hands on Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen now here and immerse your child in a world of adventure!