ISBN: 1525314475
Genres: Picture book/animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Tom and Momo, written and illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi.
Two friends live in the same building with their families in the city. With their parents, they ride the same train and go to the same shops, and they both hope for a friend, but for a long time their paths never cross.
Through poignant text and beautiful muted illustrations, we meet Tom and Momo, but they don’t meet one another–until–they both have the idea to get the same cake at the cake shop.
The two families are depicted as rabbits and bears, and the book ends with Tom and Momo not only being friends, but the families gathering together to eat the delicious cakes. A sweet storytime or lap book for younger kids.
Reviewed by Antona Briley, Librarian, Dora Small School, South Portland