A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food

Ages 3 to 12

A guide filled with fun facts and colorful illustrations that teaches little readers about the foods and culture of Japan.

From Japanese home-cooking expert @mrsdonabe, learn about the origins of the beloved curry rice or how slurping your ramen is encouraged– each page of A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food is an exploration of Japanese cuisine.Discover the delicious world of Japanese Food! A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food introduces readers to classic and modern Japanese 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.Japanese author, Naoko Takei Moore (author of Donabe), and Japanese illustrator, Yoko Baum, bring pride and joy in this celebration of Japanese culture! Try out these flavors at home with two kid-friendly recipes in the back of the book.Pronunciation guides help readers learn to pronounce each dish correctly and additional free activity sheets are available on the publisher's official website www.gloobooks.com.About the series:

The Very Asian Guide series was started by award-winning journalist Michelle Li, who started a global movement of unity with the viral hashtag #veryasian after she received a racist voicemail in response to her sharing on-air the Korean foods she eats. The Very Asian series is a celebration of food and culture inspired by this moment.

About the Author

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.