Debbi Michiko Florence books

Debbi Michiko Florence is a Japanese American children's book author known for the Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series and the My Furry Foster Family early reader books.

Activity Reading Order

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China : Over 40 Activities to Experience China - Past and Present 2008 Buy
Japan : Over 40 Activities to Experience Japan - Past and Present 2009 Buy

Dorothy and Toto Reading Order

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Dorothy and Toto the Disappearing Picnic 2016 Buy
Dorothy and Toto The Hunt for the Perfect Present 2016 Buy
Dorothy and Toto: What’s Your Name? 2016 Buy
Dorothy and Toto Little Dog Lost 2016 Buy

Elite Military Units

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Nisei Soldiers 2025 Buy

Graphic Novels

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The Fisher Boy 2024 Buy

Jasmine Toguchi Reading Order

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Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth 2017 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen 2017 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl 2018 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper 2018 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer 2022 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Peace-Maker 2023 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Bridge Builder 2023 Buy
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener 2023 Buy

Last Chance Academy Reading Order

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A Study in Secrets 2025 Buy
The Mastermind’s Trap 2026 Buy

My Furry Foster Family Reading Order

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Apple and Annie, the Hamster Duo 2019 Buy
Betty the Bearded Dragon 2019 Buy
Buttons the Kitten 2019 Buy
Truman the Dog 2019 Buy
Toby The Dog 2020 Buy
Kingston the Great Dane 2020 Buy
Murray the Ferret 2020 Buy
Roo the Rabbit 2020 Buy
Tiki the Cockatoo 2020 Buy

Picture

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Niki Nakayama 2021 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020 Buy
Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai 2021 Buy
Sweet and Sour 2022 Buy
This Is How I Roll 2023 Buy

Debbi Michiko Florence writes books for young readers that often draw on her Japanese American heritage. Her Jasmine Toguchi series follows a spirited girl navigating family traditions, friendships, and new experiences across eight chapter books. The series has been praised for its warm, authentic portrayal of a Japanese American family.

Her My Furry Foster Family series introduces early readers to different animals through a family that fosters pets, with each book focused on a specific animal. Florence also writes middle grade standalone novels like Keep It Together, Keiko Carter and Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai, which deal with friendship, identity, and growing up. Her work consistently centers kids figuring out who they are while staying true to their roots.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Debbi Michiko Florence written?

Debbi Michiko Florence has written 32 books across nine series.

What was Debbi Michiko Florence's first book?

Debbi Michiko Florence’s first book is China : Over 40 Activities to Experience China - Past and Present, published in 2008.

What age group are Debbi Michiko Florence's books written for?

Most of her books are for young readers ages 5 to 12. The My Furry Foster Family series targets early readers (ages 5-8), while the Jasmine Toguchi series and her middle grade novels are for ages 8-12.

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