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msghani's review against another edition
5.0
I read this out loud to my daughter before bed one chapter at a time and she was always excited to find out what happens next. She already wants me to start reading the next Jasmine Toguchi book to her! We love the family dynamics and how relatable Jasmine's character is.
miszjeanie's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful chapter book with a dynamic, persevering protagonist. I’m excited to read more about Jasmine’s escapades.
allisonwatkins's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Move over Ramona Quimby, there's a new feisty little sister on the pages! Jasmine Toguchi is dying to be a part of her family's traditional mochi-making event, but everyone tells her she's just not old enough yet. She'll show THEM! It was an absolute delight to read this early chapter book and see Jasmine's fierce determination to prove she IS old enough and IS strong enough and she CAN pound mochi even though she's a girl! There are beautiful black-and-white illustrations interspersed with the text, and the story is written in a perfect style and level for grades 1-3. I would highly recommend this as a grade read aloud in these grades with a mochi-making party when the book is finished - there is an easy-to-make recipe in the back!
I can't wait to share this book with students in my library and read the rest of the books in the series!
I can't wait to share this book with students in my library and read the rest of the books in the series!
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen is the first book in the young reader series by Debbi Michiko Florence. Released in 2017 by Macmillan on their Farrar Straus & Giroux imprint, it's 160 pages and is available in most formats. The audiobook version was released by OrangeSky Audio on 13th Oct 2021. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is an adorably illustrated and very well written chapter book for youngsters which entertains readers with an engaging story and also explores themes of growing up as a Japanese American kid, traditions, family, gender roles, and just wanting to be "big enough" for once (she's a younger sister). She's feisty and intelligent and outspoken and I loved her character dearly. The book also includes some Japanese cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.
The audiobook version has a run time of just under 1 hour and 15 minutes and is capably narrated by Allison Hiroto. The book contains quite a number of different characters, both male and female, of all ages and different accents and the narrator does a good job of keeping them distinct and easy to understand.
All in all it's an exuberant and entertaining read and will appeal to all ages. This would make a good selection for public or classroom library acquisition, home library, or gifting to a young reader. It would also be great for reading circle, group reads, or a classroom listening/story time.
Four stars for the book and four stars for the audiobook version.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen is the first book in the young reader series by Debbi Michiko Florence. Released in 2017 by Macmillan on their Farrar Straus & Giroux imprint, it's 160 pages and is available in most formats. The audiobook version was released by OrangeSky Audio on 13th Oct 2021. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is an adorably illustrated and very well written chapter book for youngsters which entertains readers with an engaging story and also explores themes of growing up as a Japanese American kid, traditions, family, gender roles, and just wanting to be "big enough" for once (she's a younger sister). She's feisty and intelligent and outspoken and I loved her character dearly. The book also includes some Japanese cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.
The audiobook version has a run time of just under 1 hour and 15 minutes and is capably narrated by Allison Hiroto. The book contains quite a number of different characters, both male and female, of all ages and different accents and the narrator does a good job of keeping them distinct and easy to understand.
All in all it's an exuberant and entertaining read and will appeal to all ages. This would make a good selection for public or classroom library acquisition, home library, or gifting to a young reader. It would also be great for reading circle, group reads, or a classroom listening/story time.
Four stars for the book and four stars for the audiobook version.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
smsegal's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
stacywill8's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
theshenners's review against another edition
5.0
a really cute story about a Japanese American girl wanting to join the family tradition of making mochi but bumping up against rules of age and gender that say she can't help. of course, the rules are nothing to a girl with a will 😊