{"product_id":"tom-and-momo-9781525314476","title":"Tom and Momo","description":"\u003cb\u003eFollow the journey of a serendipitous friendship in this warm, comforting picture book from multi-award-winning and internationally bestselling author-illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi, creator of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Shrew.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTom and Momo both recently moved to the same apartment building, but they have not met. Though they each long for a new friend to play with, they are never in the same place at the same time. Tom is on the bus as Momo rides by on a bicycle. Tom's family has just arrived at the restaurant as Momo's is leaving after finishing their meal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut then, on Christmas Eve, Tom notices a girl wearing yellow, just like him, while waiting in line to buy a Christmas cake. Later, Momo notices a boy wearing yellow, just like her. Will this be the day the two finally meet? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis heartwarming picture book perfectly captures the joy of making a new friend. Children will be delighted as the anticipation builds with each turn of the page, hoping that the two will find each other at last! Fans of Akiko Miyakoshi - whose books have twice been named best illustrated books of the year by The New York Times\/New York Public Library - will enjoy settling in with this cozy, atmospheric story. With its Christmastime setting and charming narrative, it's sure to become a holiday classic!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Akiko Miyakoshi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kids Can Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.40h x 7.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781525314476\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAkiko Miyakoshi is the award-winning creator of several books for young readers, including The Tea Party in the Woods and Little Shrew. Her picture book The Way Home in the Night was named one of the 100 Best Picture Books of the 21st Century (So Far) by Kirkus Reviews. Her books have twice been named best illustrated books of the year by the New York Times\/New York Public Library. Akiko lives, writes, draws and dreams near the mountains in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Akiko Miyakoshi \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48910172225693,"sku":"9781525314476","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5108f198-0092-4fab-8f61-ec20b0a3acd7.jpg?v=1789456725","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/tom-and-momo-9781525314476","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}