Description: A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous celebration of family, tradition, and the memories that matter most. Includes information on mochi and a recipe.
Brief description: Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson is a Japanese American author-illustrator who grew up in both America and Japan. She now lives in California in a house filled with three generations of family, two languages, and countless books and art supplies. She's the author-illustrator of The Mochi Makers and Shell Song. Visit her at SharonFJ.com.
Review Quotes: "Each step of this tasty story glows with joy and kindness, punctuated by rich sensory language.... A storytelling treat to be savored among family."--Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED* review "2/1/2024"