Bathtime for Snow Monkeys

Journey to Japan’s snowy mountains in this cozy picture book about Japanese macaques who gather in natural hot springs to keep warm. Told entirely in haiku by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and paired with beautiful illustrations by Yas Imamura, this soothing story follows a playful baby monkey as it splashes and explores while the others relax nearby. An author’s note offers insight into the monkeys’ habitat and the history of their beloved hot spring retreat.