Naoko’s First Children's Book – Autographed Copy
TOIRO's founder, Naoko Takei Moore, presents her debut children's book, A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food. This heartwarming and educational journey invites young readers to explore the diverse and flavorful world of Japanese cuisine. With charming illustrations and delightful storytelling, Naoko shares her love for Japanese food, making it accessible and fun for kids to learn about iconic dishes and ingredients. This book is a wonderful resource for parents and educators introducing children to the rich traditions of Japanese cooking.
About the Book - A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food
Dive into the delicious world of Japanese cuisine! A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food introduces little readers to classic and modern Japanese dishes, alongside fun facts about the culture and history of Japan's food. From learning how to slurp ramen to discovering the origins of curry rice, this book offers a flavorful glimpse into Japan's culinary heritage. Written by Naoko Takei Moore and illustrated by Yoko Baum, this guide brings to life the joy and innovation behind Japanese cooking.
NAOKO TAKEI MOORE is a donabe and Japanese home-cooking expert, and the author of the cookbook DONABE (2015, Ten Speed Press). She is the owner of TOIRO, a unique shop specialized in donabe and Japanese artisan products based in Los Angeles (also online shop: toirokitchen.com). Her company is also the US representative and distributor of Nagatani-en, an artisan donabe producer since 1832 from Iga, Japan. Her mission is to promote healthy Japanese donabe cooking and lifestyle to people outside of Japan.
A very Asian Guide to Japanese Food
Non Fiction | Age 3+
Author:
Naoko Takei Moore
Illustration by Yoko Baum
Published by Gloo Books
Hard cover 42 Pages (7" x 10.5") Full-color illustrations
ISBN: ISBN: 9781962351027
