'Mai and the Missing Melon' by Sonoko Sakai

Overview Care Instructions Return Policy 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 pages9'' x 0.3'' x 10.75''English textFor 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: