Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl by Debbi Michiko Florence

It’s a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She’s excited to celebrate Girl’s Day-a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls-with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. Can Jasmine build her case and her mochi-making muscles in time for New Year’s Day? And the mochi hammer is heavier than it looks. Surely her sister has never done THAT before.īut pounding mochi is traditionally reserved for boys. Her mom says that Jasmine is still too young to join in, so she hatches a plan to help the men pound the mochi rice instead. The New Year approaches, and as the Toguchi family gathers in Los Angeles to celebrate, Jasmine is jealous that her sister gets to help roll mochi balls by hand with the women. For once, Jasmine wishes SHE could do something before Sophie-something special, something different. She’s also tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. If you are holding a Jasmine Toguchi event, this sheet offers “Mochi King” and “Mochi Queen” name tags.Ī new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine!Įight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! Jasmine Toguchi: Cooking & Community (PDF) Collect them all for a look at the cultural traditions of your classroom! The author offers a simple microwave recipe for this super delicious treat.Įvery family has a food they share on special occasions! This activity invites readers and their families to share favorite recipes. Jasmine’s first book follows the Japanese American tradition of mochi making (and how Jasmine tips the New Year tradition’s gender roles). This step-by-step folding guide walks you through making a folded paper friend. Have paper handy to make her other clothes!įor the Japanese celebration, Girl’s Day, Jasmine and her friend make origami dolls. Your readers can color Jasmine’s kimono and dress the standing Jasmine doll. Jasmine and her best friend get dressed in kimono for the Japanese celebration, Girl’s Day. Jasmine Toguchi Paper Doll Jasmine Toguchi: Paper Dolls

Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl by Debbi Michiko Florence