The school talent show is coming, and Jasmine Toguchi needs a talent fast.
Her friends already seem ready: yo-yos, dancing, piano. Jasmine can climb trees, make mochi, and create collages, but none of those feel quite right for the stage. Then her mom introduces her to taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, and Jasmine finally hears a beat that feels like hers.
Practicing is exciting, but Jasmine also wants to beat Maggie Milsap, who is sure she will have the best act. This funny, encouraging chapter book follows Jasmine as she learns a new skill and discovers that trying your best can matter more than being the best.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Jasmine Toguchi has a mystery to solve, and it starts with a weekend that refuses to go according to plan.
Girl's Day should mean fun with her sister, her mom, and her best friend Linnie. There are outfits to choose, accessories to find, and a special Japanese celebration to enjoy. But then Linnie acts strangely, Sophie seems uninterested, and Jasmine starts noticing clues everywhere.
As Jasmine tries to figure out what is really going on, she discovers that not every mystery is about hidden objects or secret messages. Some clues are about feelings, friendship, and paying attention to the people you love. This warm, funny chapter book is a sweet choice for readers who enjoy family stories, friendship puzzles, and a curious heroine with plenty of energy.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
125 Pages
Jasmine Toguchi wants a pet. Not just any pet. A flamingo.
When her best friend gets a puppy, Jasmine starts dreaming of a pet of her own. Then her grandmother sends a daruma doll from Japan, and Jasmine uses it to make her biggest wish yet. To prove she is ready, she cleans, helps, brushes her teeth, takes out the trash, and studies flamingos with serious determination.
But flamingos are not exactly ordinary house pets, and Jasmine's wish may be harder to grant than she expected. Warm, funny, and full of family feeling, this illustrated chapter book follows Jasmine as she learns about responsibility, hope, and the surprising ways a wish can come true.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
126 Pages
Grab your favorite pair of boots and a nice big hat because it is time to saddle up! If you love the idea of riding a horse and exploring the wild west, this is the perfect adventure for you.
Follow along as one little girl uses her big imagination to turn a regular day into a western dream. She puts on her rain boots, grabs her trusty stick horse, and gallops right into the backyard hills. From the moment the sun comes up to the time it goes down, she shows you exactly how to pretend you are living on a ranch.
Get ready to round up some fun with a sweet and silly story about making your biggest dreams come true right at home.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Jasmine Toguchi has packed her toothbrush, her special journal, and a huge amount of excitement.
Her family is going to Japan, and Tokyo is full of things to discover: temples, city views, ramen shops, and places Jasmine has only heard about before. But exploring a new country is not always easy. Jasmine makes mistakes, gets confused, and cannot seem to escape her older sister Sophie's bad mood.
With humor and heart, this illustrated chapter book follows Jasmine as she tries to find her footing far from home. Readers will enjoy the travel adventure, the sibling tension, and the lively introduction to Japanese culture through the eyes of a curious eight-year-old who wants very much to be brave.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
90 Pages
Jasmine Toguchi is not ready for her trip to Japan to end.
In Kyoto, she has more to see, more to learn, and more time with Sophie and Obaachan. Her grandmother helps her slow down and notice the moment she is in, but Jasmine is already worrying about how far away Obaachan will feel once she returns to the United States.
So Jasmine makes a plan, complete with vegetable seeds, a pink flamingo, and plenty of love. This heartfelt chapter book blends humor, travel, gardening, and family connection as Jasmine looks for a way to carry part of her Japan visit home with her.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
86 Pages
Jasmine Toguchi is tired of Sophie doing everything first.
As New Year's approaches, Jasmine's family gathers in Los Angeles to make mochi. Sophie gets to help the women roll the soft rice treats, but Jasmine is told she is too young. That is when Jasmine spots a different chance: pounding mochi with the men. It is special, it is important, and Sophie has definitely never done it before.
But tradition says mochi pounding is for boys, and the heavy hammer is not easy to lift. With determination, humor, and plenty of mess, Jasmine sets out to prove she deserves a turn. This lively first book in the Jasmine Toguchi series celebrates family, Japanese American culture, and a girl who wants to make her own place.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
It appears to be a completely average morning in a quiet, bustling neighborhood. Children are happily playing outside, beautiful rose bushes are being carefully watered, and a watchful crow observes the peaceful routines from high above. But today, this typical neighborhood is about to experience the profound depth of the circle of life. Two very important visitors pull up to two different houses on the very same street. At one home, a family gathers with overwhelming joy to welcome a precious new baby into the world. Just a few doors down, another family comes together in quiet sadness to say a tender, final goodbye to a deeply beloved pet. This moving and sensitive story gently explores the intertwined realities of beginnings and endings. It beautifully illustrates how the deepest bonds of family and the most extraordinary, life-changing moments quietly unfold right in the middle of our most ordinary days.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
By
Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson
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Pictures by
Daniel Roode, Olga Ivanov, Aleksey Ivanov, Alina Chau, Amy June Bates, John Abbott Nez, Julie Robine, Donald Wu, Jennifer Zivoin, Begona Corbalan, Ruth Galloway, Tracy Dockray, Kate Babok, Elizabet Vukovic, Ziyue Chen, Joe Sutphin, Frank Morrison, and Scott Magoon
Have you ever wondered if there is a real magic word? It turns out there is, and it is a word you can use every single day! Bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson have teamed up to show you just how powerful the word please can be. Whether you are trying to find a home for a lovable stray dog, looking for a friend to join you on the seesaw, hoping for one more bedtime story, or really needing a delicious chocolate chip cookie, saying please can make amazing things happen. Filled with beautiful, bright illustrations from many different artists, this charming book takes you through fun everyday situations where one little word makes a massive difference. You will see how easy it is to bring smiles to the faces of your friends and family. Get ready to discover the magic power of please!
6-8 Years
56 Pages
