{"product_id":"tom-and-momo-hardcover","title":"Tom and Momo - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAkiko Miyakoshi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAkiko Miyakoshi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.4 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48685017563348,"sku":"9781525314476","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/3785\/7748\/files\/1YsoDbu0Vk9781525314476.webp?v=1789602650","url":"https:\/\/bookschoices.com\/products\/tom-and-momo-hardcover","provider":"Books Choices ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}