Tomo Explores the World

PreS-Gr 2—Tomo was born into a family of fishermen on a tiny island far to the north. Day and night, the boy's life is filled with fish, and his village feels that one day he will be the greatest fisherman of all. But here's the catch—Tomo doesn't want to fish; he wants to build, invent, and explore! As it turns out, his great-grandfather wasn't merely a fisherman; he was also an inventor and an explorer. Using his great-grandfather's Adventure Journal, Tomo and his best friend, Maya, set sail to invent and discover. Swimming with activity, Lai's crisp, colorful cartoon-style digital art includes numerous details to pore over. Lai's background in animation shines through with eye-catching, child-friendly spreads that capture the story's action and are sure to spark wonder and imagination in young readers. The text pairs effortlessly with the visuals in a clear and straightforward tone.