{"product_id":"the-mochi-makers-9781665931540","title":"The Mochi Makers","description":"\u003cb\u003eA girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"storytelling treat\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e celebrating family, tradition, and the memories that matter most.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmi and Obaachan are making mochi. It's a recipe that's been passed down for generations. Obaachan brought it with her when she first came to America from Japan and now, Emi is about to become her family's newest mochi maker! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey mix and pound and twist and wrap. The Japanese rice cakes are sticky and chewy, colorful and tasty, and--most importantly--made with love. For Emi and Obaachan, making mochi becomes a way to remember those they've lost, make lots of new memories, and have a fun and family-filled day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharon Fujimoto-Johnson is a Japanese American author-illustrator who grew up in both America and Japan. She now lives in California in a house filled with three generations of family, two languages, and countless books and art supplies. \u003ci\u003eThe Mochi Makers\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. Visit her at SharonFJ.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beach Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580040679698,"sku":"9781665931540","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_22bb7bec-46f2-46ed-a6ab-eb28f69871f2.jpg?v=1732007503","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mochi-makers-9781665931540","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}