Olivia’s Passport Plates: One Brave Bite in Japan

If your little one loves curious adventures, playful storytelling, and discovering new foods and cultures, then Olivia’s Passport Plates: Japan is the perfect journey to begin together.

Olivia notices everything.

The flowers on the walk home. The people in line at the bright yellow food truck. The strange triangle-shaped snacks wrapped in dark seaweed.

But trying something new?

That part feels a little harder.

Then one night, a glowing lantern appears at Olivia’s window… and suddenly she’s swept away to Kyoto, Japan, where she meets a boy named Kenji and his grandmother. Together, they cook, laugh, and create delicious onigiri while Olivia discovers that sometimes the bravest adventures begin with just one small bite.

A heartwarming picture book about:

• Trying new foods and experiences

• Exploring Japanese culture through food

• Friendship, family, and belonging

• Building courage and curiosity

• Celebrating cultural connection in a child-friendly way

Complete with:

• An interactive onigiri recipe kids can make at home

• A helpful Japanese glossary

• A gentle introduction to Japanese traditions and food culture

Perfect for curious kids, picky eaters, classrooms, libraries, and families who love stories filled with warmth, wonder, and delicious discovery.