Tom and Momo

"Tom's family recently moved into their new home. Momo's family also recently moved into their new home. Even though Tom and Momo live nearby, they have never met. When Tom takes the bus, Momo rides her bicycle. When Tom arrives at the restaurant, Momo has just left. They both wish for a new friend...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Miyakoshi, Akiko, 1982- (Author, Illustrator)
Other Authors: Shimizu, Shana Rieko (Translator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Japanese
Published: Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2026.
Subjects:
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:"Tom's family recently moved into their new home. Momo's family also recently moved into their new home. Even though Tom and Momo live nearby, they have never met. When Tom takes the bus, Momo rides her bicycle. When Tom arrives at the restaurant, Momo has just left. They both wish for a new friend to play with, but will their paths ever cross? This heartwarming tale perfectly captures the joy of making a new friend when you least expect it."--
Item Description:Translation of: Tomu to Momo.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
ISBN:9781525314476
1525314475
Author Notes:Akiko 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.