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Description:
“Mai And The Missing Melon” Is A Heartwarming Exploration Of Japanese Food, Culture, And History, Geared Towards Children Aged 3-7. Penned By Sonoko Sakai, The Author Of “Japanese Home Cooking,” This Charming Tale Follows Mai On A Journey Through 1960S Rural Japan As She Embarks On An Enoden Train Adventure To Her Grandmother’S Home. Loosely Based On The Author’S Own Childhood, Mai’S Wish To Gift A Sweet Muskmelon Takes An Unexpected Turn, Leading To A Delightful Lesson About Good Intentions And Kindness From Her Grandmother. The Expressive Art Vividly Captures The Japanese Countryside, Weaving Through Sea Views, Bamboo Forests, And Temples, Creating A Nostalgic And Delightful Reading Experience.

Measurements:
32 Pages
9” X 0.3” X 10.75”
English Text
For Ages 3 To 7 (Preschool To 2Nd Grade)

History:
Sonoko Saikai Is A Japanese-American Chef, Cooking Teacher And Author Of Several Cookbooks Including, The Poetical Pursuit Of Food: Japanese Recipes For American Cooks, Rice Craft, And The Award-Winning Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors. Considered An Expert On Japanese Home-Cooking And A Culinary Entrepreneur With Her Pre-Packaged Japanese Products That Are Both Healthy And Environmentally Conscious, Sonoko Also Crafts Her Own Line Of Home Cooking Kits Ranging From Curry Brick Making Kits To Baked Good Mixes.