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Title: なおくんと和歌山おやつ。 | L24??
Book type: manga
Available formats: physical / ebook

Summary - Japanese

和歌山はおいしい「おやつのワンダーランド」！？ 地元出身の著者が教えたい！絶品レトロおやつ10選。

小学生のなおきは両親の海外転勤により和歌山のじいちゃんチで暮らすことに。心細そうななおきを笑顔にしようとじいちゃん達が用意したどこか懐かしくて優しい味のおやつは都会っ子のなおきには初めて見るものばかりで…！？ 山と海に囲まれた美しい自然の中で地元の銘菓や手作りおやついっぱいのドキドキ田舎暮らしスタート！ おやつレシピや田舎暮らしを綴ったエッセイも収録。

Summary - English

Wakayama is a delicious ‘snack wonderland’! The author, a native of the area, wants to tell you about it! Ten excellent retro snacks.

Primary school student Naoki has to live with his grandfather in Wakayama because his parents have been transferred abroad. In order to bring a smile to the sad-looking Naoki, his grandparents prepare a series of nostalgic and gentle-tasting snacks, all of which are new to the city-bred Naoki…! The exciting country life starts in the beautiful nature surrounded by mountains and the sea, full of local famous sweets and homemade snacks! Includes recipes for snacks and an essay about life in the countryside. (DeepL)

Content Warnings

A young child is separated from his parents = small person being sad…

Reason(s) for nominating: This looks like an adorable story of a young boy bonding with his grandparents and learning about regional snacks.