The Mochi Makers craft book Just the right size for

Just the right size for small hands to carry around

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The Mochi Makers craft book Just the right size forBy Sharon Fujimoto Johnson. Emi and Obaachan are making mochi. Its a recipe thats been passed down for generations. Obaachan brought it with her when she first came to America from Japan and now, Emi is about to become her familys newest mochi maker! They mix and pound and twist and wrap. The Japanese rice cakes are sticky and chewy, colorful and tasty, andmost importantlymade with love. For Emi and Obaachan, making mochi becomes a way to remember