Bread Days

“Expressive cartoons are rendered with a soft pastel palette and peppered with charming details as Nara and Papa knead the dough… This delectable tale concludes with mother and child enjoying a warm loaf; a touching author’s note closes out the work… A lovingly crafted tale, baked in with tender memories.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This is a wonderful book for children who are dealing with the aftermath of a familial loss. While it features a heavy topic, it’s done in a way that is light and shows how life goes on.”–Booklist

“When an unexpected death interrupts a special familial ritual, a child carries a shared legacy forward in this heartening story.”—Publishers Weekly

“Nara loved baking sourdough bread with Papa, but one day he was no longer around. She sadly put away the sourdough starter in the refrigerator until one night when she thought about giving baking another try. This time, she and Mama fed the starter and baked bread… the story reminds children to be resilient… The only thing missing is a recipe.”–Bayviews, The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California