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by Naoko Takei Moore (Author), Yoko Baum (Illustrator)
"A doorway for exploration" -- The Japan Times
Learn about the origins of the beloved curry rice or how slurping your ramen is encouraged. A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food introduces readers to classic and modern dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Japan. This book shares the innovations and traditions that make up Japan's rich culinary culture.
About the Series: The Very Asian Guide series invites kids to explore different foods and cultures from all over Asia. Each page is filled with fun bite-sized historical, science and cultural facts about a dish or ingredient. Each book includes simple kid-friendly recipes and download free activity sheets on gloobooks.com. Collect all books in the series!
Author Biography
Originally from Tokyo, Japan, 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 DONABE 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 New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. 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. Follow her @mrsdonabe and @toirokitchen.
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.
