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A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food

$19.95

*This book is a pre-order product and will ship early November 2024. If your order includes a pre-order item and an in-stock item, the entire order will be delivered in one shipment when pre-order item ships.*

Explore the delicious world of Japanese food! A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food introduces little readers to classic and modern Japanese dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Japan. Learn about the origins of the beloved curry rice  or how slurping your ramen is encouraged! Author, Naoko Takei Moore, and illustrator, Yoko Baum, share their joy for the innovations and traditions that make up Japan's rich culinary culture.

For ages 3+
40 pages
Hardback ISBN: 9781962351027
Features: Hardcover, 7" x 10.5", full color illustrations

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Meet the Author

Naoko Takei Moore is a renowned donabe (Japanese clay pot) and Japanese home-cooking expert based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of the cookbook <i>DONABE</i> and the owner of TOIRO, a unique shop in West Hollywood specializing in donabe and hand-selected Japanese artisan kitchenware and tableware. Naoko's work has garnered attention from major outlets like the <i>New York Times</i> and the <i>Los Angeles Times</i>. Naoko’s mission is to share the rich Japanese food culture and the joy of donabe cooking worldwide through her shop and various culinary activities.

Meet the Illustrator

Yoko Baum, a Japanese illustrator based in Portland, Oregon, boasts extensive experience in the industry. Armed with a BFA, she dedicated several years to the children's books sector. Today, her passion lies in editorial, advertising, and publishing illustration. When not immersed in her craft, Yoko finds joy in cooking and baking for her sons, summer hikes, and occasional winter knitting, weaving nature's abundance into vibrant 2D visuals.

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