Tom & Momo

Follow 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 Little Shrew. Tom 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. But 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? This 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. - Akiko Miyakoshi - 32 pages - 8.9 inches W x 10.6 inches L - Hardcover - Kids Can Press - Ages 3 to 7 - 2026 - Children’s - Item #: 9781525314476