Make mochi with Jasmine
Begin with Mochi Queen, where Jasmine challenges a family tradition and works to prove she can handle an important job.
Book Series · 8 Books
Jasmine Toguchi Books
In order from Mochi Queen to Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer.
Eight warm illustrated chapter books follow spirited third grader Jasmine Toguchi as she tries new things and learns about family, friendship, and Japanese American traditions.
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Reading order
How to Read the Jasmine Toguchi Books
Read the eight books in order, beginning with Mochi Queen. Each problem stands alone, but Jasmine’s confidence, sibling relationship, and friendships grow across the series.
Books five through eight take Jasmine and her family to Japan. They continue the same series rather than forming a separate travel spinoff.
Sources: Macmillan official eight-book Jasmine Toguchi series.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are gentle family stories about wanting more independence, comparing oneself with an older sibling, navigating friendship mistakes, and learning to apologize. Emotional conflicts are realistic but reassuring.
Japanese American family traditions and, in the later books, travel in Japan are central to the stories. Cultural details are woven into everyday adventures rather than presented as lessons from outside Jasmine’s family.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017
Mochi Queen
By Debbi Michiko Florence, Elizabet Vukovic (Illustrator)
Jasmine defies tradition to pound mochi before her sister. Can she succeed?
128 pages· 10,033 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is determined to do something special before her sister. As her family prepares for New Year's, Jasmine plans to break tradition by pounding mochi rice with the men. But the task is harder than it seems, and it's usually reserved for boys. Can Jasmine prove herself and make her mark before the celebration begins?
In reading order
Jasmine Toguchi Series
8 books · Published 2017–2023
#1
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Mochi Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017
Jasmine defies tradition to pound mochi before her sister. Can she succeed?
#2
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Super Sleuth
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017
Jasmine's Girl's Day plans unravel as mysteries arise. Can she solve them in time?
#3
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Drummer Girl
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
A young girl named Jasmine Toguchi struggles to find her talent for the school talent show.
#4
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Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
A young girl learns to cope with disappointment and find alternative ways to achieve her goals.
#5
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Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Can Jasmine navigate family drama and cultural surprises on her Japan vacation?
#6
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Jasmine Toguchi, Peace-Maker
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Jealousy threatens Jasmine's family trip to Japan. Can she find peace?
#7
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Jasmine Toguchi, Bridge Builder
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Jasmine's Japan trip turns challenging as she seeks adventure and connection with her distant sister.
#8
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Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Jasmine's last adventure in Japan sparks a heartfelt plan to stay connected with her Obaachan.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Jasmine Toguchi series?
There are 8 books in the Jasmine Toguchi series. It began with Mochi Queen in 2017, and the newest book, Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer, was published in 2023.
What order should you read the Jasmine Toguchi books in?
Start with Mochi Queen and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.
What ages are the Jasmine Toguchi books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
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The people who bring Jasmine Toguchi to life.
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