The third shop story brimming with the aroma of bread, brought to life by author Tomatsuri
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Tomatsuri, the creator behind the intricately crafted and enchanting worlds of “The Weather Shop” and “The Starlight Shop,” is back with a heartwarming tale infused with the scent of freshly baked bread. As the author puts it, “When I smell the aroma of bread, my heart feels soft and warm,” and in “The Mood Bakery,” “bread” becomes the warmest medium for conveying heartfelt emotions. What may seem like a chance encounter between a baguette and a focaccia—each just what the other needs—grows into a deep friendship that permeates every corner of the story. In particular, the closing tale of the “Sunset Cream Bread I Miss” beautifully captures the depth of time shared between the two friends, leaving a lingering, bittersweet aftertaste. This is yet another touching shop story from Tomatsuri—a picture book that will linger long in the hearts of anyone who wants to convey their feelings, much like the comforting aroma of warm bread itself.

Slurp, slurp—this smells amazing!
The Bread Festival in Linpiepo Village has officially kicked off.
Among the bakeries that have packed the village’s narrow alleyways, a very, very small stall has appeared.
It’s Focaccia’s little shop selling sea-salt bread!
Unlike the other bakeries, which are bustling with customers and brimming with energy, Focaccia’s shy little stall looks quiet and deserted.
Just then, the dinosaur magician “Baguette” appears before Focaccia…

On the very first day of the Bread Festival, Focaccia quietly bakes bread, trusting in the warmth that flows through her fingertips. Could it be that her sincere, pure love for bread has been sensed? That evening, the dinosaur magician Baguette appears before Focaccia. The two quickly become a dream team, working together to create “mood bread.” Once shy and reserved, Focaccia gradually gains confidence thanks to Baguette’s encouragement—and in the end, even without magic, she finds the courage to bake her own unique bread all by herself. Focaccia’s journey of growth—from small and fragile to strong and resilient—quietly reveals how warm and powerful the miracle of “sincerity” can be.