Jasmine Toguchi, Peace-Maker

With more than 150,000 copies sold, the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series continues with four new standalone books, taking readers on a family vacation to Japan with eight-year-old Jasmine and her family. As they visit Hiroshima to see her grandma and cousin Akari, Jasmine looks forward to spending quality time with her sister, Sophie, and making a new friend in Akari. However, Jasmine's jealousy emerges when Akari seems to prefer Sophie's company, potentially ruining their family visit. Debbi Michiko Florence weaves a tale of new experiences, family dynamics, and the importance of kindness, complemented by Elizabet Vukovic's playful illustrations, making readers cheer for Jasmine as they explore Japan through her eyes.