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AUTUMN 2018 BEIJING INTL. BOOK FAIR BOOKS FROM JAPAN for CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS J F C Japan Foreign-Rights Centre
CONTENTS CHILD HONSHA 01 DOSHINSHA 08 HAPPY OWL 16 HIKARINOKUNI 18 HOLP SHUPPAN 20 KAISEI-SHA 22 KOMINE SHOTEN 28 J F C Japan Foreign-Rights Centre Japan Foreign-Rights Centre (JFC) was established in 1984 by over twenty Japanese publishers’/ persons’ investments to promote Japanese publications abroad. JFC represents Japanese publishers/ authors/ artists.
CHILD HONSHA
Open Your Hands
by TSURUMI Yuki
CHILD HONSHA
In this interactive picture book, animals appear one by one to do a simple action; clutch their
hands, and open it. The cat’s paw is soft. The monkey’s palm is warm. The frog’s palm is sticky.
Let children touch the pages, as if doing high five with the animals, and imagine what the touch
feels like. A fun, cheerful book for fostering imagination and the power of gesture.
ISBN978-4-8054-4582-2
JPY343, 21 pages, 210x190mm
Knock the Toilet Make Funny Face Hide & Seek Let's Cook Croquettes
by ITABASHI Atsuko/ illus. by SUZUKI Hiroko by ISO Miyuki by NAKAYA Yasuhiko by WAKANA Hitoshi& Kiyoko
ISBN978-4-86549-098-5 ISBN978-4-8054-4416-0 ISBN978-4-8054-4758-1 ISBN978-4-86549-155-5
JPY1000, 24 pages, JPY343, 21 pages, JPY343, 21 pages, JPY1000, 24 pages,
210x190mm 210x190mm 210x190mm 210x190mm
Lucky the Sea Otter Lucky's Home Alone
by IRIYAMA Satoshi
Lucky is a lucky little sea otter. Today, Daddy will teach him how to
swim. Look, you have to swim on your back, like this. Daddy falls asleep
while demonstrating it. But only until Mommy comes back and says
the magic words: “Time to prepare dinner!” A sweet story about a little
sea otter’s adventures who grows up in the happiness of a loving fam-
ily.
ISBN978-4-86549-008-4 ISBN978-4-86549-042-8
JPY1000, 24 pages, 210x210mm JPY1000, 24 pages,
210x210mm
White Butterfly in Blue Sky
by MURAKAMI Yasunari
A white butterfly rests on a flower bud. “That tickles!” goes the flower, and opens up its petals.
One after another, the flowers bloom with the butterfly’s touch. In the end it lands on a kitten
and invites, “let’s play, let’s play!” The rhythmical words and the vivid illustrations will capture
the interest of toddlers. Enjoy contrasts of colors and shapes in the simple story.
ISBN 978-4-86549-069-5
JPY1000, 24 pages, 210x210mm
Shopping Shopping
by SAITO Shinobu
Help the Frog do his grocery shopping! Cucumber, ham, bread and eggs, Take the right grocer-
ies and place them in the cart. Uh-oh, the Frog tripped! Now help him collect the groceries.
After paying at the register, the Frog invites the reader to join him for a sandwich lunch. This
picture book for age 1-2 is perfect to satisfy toddlers who are curious about shopping. Learn
the “Shopping Song” at the end of the book to make the experience even more fun.
ISBN978-4-89325-201-2
JPY900, 24 pages, 210x190mm AUTUMN 2018 JFC 01CHILD HONSHA
Banana Family's Fun Party
by NOSHI Sayaka
CHILD HONSHA
The banana family is a family of five. Father, Mother, Grandfather, Grandmother, and one boy.
Neighbors greet with words like, “What a nice skin color. You’re turning very ripe.” One day,
Grandfather banana takes off his skin, jumps into the bath, and transforms into a chocolate cov-
ered banana. Grandmother banana also slips out of her skin, climbs into the fridge, and turns
into an ice-banana. A humorous story book about bananas with lively characters, transforming
into delicious snacks.
ISBN978-4-86549-111-1
JPY1200, 24 pages, 250x250mm
The Chicken’s Kitchen
by HAYASHI Kirin
illus. by SASAKI Mio
Chicken the chef opens his restaurant at sunrise, together with a cry of “cock-a-doodle-doo!”
Today, it seems some customers have forgotten the name of the dish they want. “It’s round and
small. Do you know what it is?” “Hmm that must be… croquette!” Can Chicken serve the right
dish for everyone? Enjoy this picture book with die-cut holes by guessing what food comes
next. Also try finding the chicken motifs hidden in the illustrations.
ISBN978-4-86549-130-2
JPY1300, 24 pages, 250x250mm
Warm Soup For You
by UEKI Masanobu
illus. by AINOYA Yuki
When Takkun is lying in bed with a high fever, he hears someone singing under his blanket. He
crawls down, and to his surprise, finds a tunnel leading to an opening, where a chef is cook-
ing soup on the fire. “I made this for you,” says the chef. With many other sick animals, Takkun
tastes the delicious soup and feels warm inside and out. Just then, the fire burns out, and Tak-
kun wakes up. His mother brings him warm soup, just like the one the chef made for him. A
comforting picture book with gatefold pages, perfect for a sick day.
ISBN978-4-8054-4578-5
JPY361, 28 pages, 250x250mm
Sweets Party in the Forest
by YAMAMOTO Kazuko
illus. by KUNIMATSU Erika
Little rabbit Poppi loves her mother’s handmade snacks. “What’s the snack for today?” but her
mother wouldn’t answer. Instead, she asks Poppi to deliver letters to friends in the forest. At ev-
ery home she visits, Poppi finds them making delicious snacks: The squirrels are baking cookies,
and the hedgehogs are making pancakes… Finally Poppi arrives home. What surprise does she
meet? An enjoyable picture book full of Die-cut holes and mini pages.
ISBN978-4-86549-102-9
JPY1300, 26 pages, 250x250mm
The Incredible Cake Shop
by SHIRATO Atsuko
The fox is a pastry chef. One morning, he puts out a sign outside his shop saying “Incredible
cake on sale tomorrow.” What could he mean by an incredible cake? Animals come and take a
peek as the fox bakes the cake. He bakes multiple sponges, decorate them with colorful creams,
and adds cookies for topping. The next day, customers are surprised to see cakes that are made
just for them! A picture book with die-cut holes for age 2 ups
ISBN978-4-8054-4576-1
JPY361, 24 pages, 250x250mm
02 AUTUMN 2018 JFCCHILD HONSHA
A Special Day
by KASAI Mari
CHILD HONSHA
Today is a special day for the harvest mouse children. Everyone who became grade 1 gets in-
vited to a party at the castle. The story follows little girl Eva get dressed up, pick up her friends
Bick and Bon and go to the party. As Eva goes from one house to the other, a cross section of
the house is shown, and readers can play a look-and-find related to the story. Enjoy seeing
what each mouse is doing in the cute, classical homes. A picture book with die-cut holes and
detailed illustrations.
ISBN978-4-86549-136-4
JPY1400, 24 pages, 250x240mm
The Mustache Trumpet
by The Cabin Company
One day, Puta the boy came across a strange trumpet with a mustache. He picked it up and
blew it to his mother. That second, his mother grew a mustache! Bread at the bakery, buildings
in the town, even the ground earth, all grew a mustache when Puta blew the trumpet. Having
a mustache is cool and fun! Who wants a mustache next? Brought by the popular picture book
unit, The Cabin Company.
ISBN978-4-86549-085-5
JPY1500, 24 pages, 250x250mm
Mr. Building and the Working Trucks
by ARAI Hiroyuki
There was a lonely building standing all by its own. He sighed; “How I wish I had friends.” Just
then, three working trucks came to help. “Leave it to us!” The Digger, the Dump, and the Crane
Truck started planting trees, flowers and placing swings. They transformed the place into a
park. Surrounded by children who came to play, the building was happy than ever. A message –
having friends is fun! – can be delivered to very small children.
ISBN978-4-86549-117-3
JPY1000, 24 pages, 210x190mm
Can We Go To The Sea?
Where Has the Moon Gone?
by ARAI Hiroyuki/ illus. by KOBAYASHI Yukiko
The two mice, Chuchu and Choppy love to look at the moon. One
morning, they wonder where the moon goes during the day, and de-
cides to search for the moon. “Is that the moon?” “No, it’s a yellow bal-
loon.” “How about that round on the tree?” “Hmm… that’s an orange.”
Will they be able to find the moon? A picture book with die cut holes
which develops children’s guess-what imagination.
ISBN978-4-86549-142-5
ISBN978-4-8054-4050-6 JPY1300, 24 pages,
JPY352, 24 pages, 250x250mm 250x250mm
I’m a Big Brother
by KUGE Emiko
Chuchu the mouse is excited. He now has a little sister named Chichi. He tells all his friends, and
everyone comes to visit the newborn baby. Chuchu is happy at first, but soon feels lonely be-
cause Chichi gets all the attention. However, when Chichi starts crying, Chuchu is the only one
who can make her smile by finding her favorite binky. “After all, I’m her big brother,” thinks Chu-
chu proudly. A heart-warming story about building confidence as an elder sibling. For age 2-4
ISBN978-4-8054-4579-2
JPY361, 24 pages, 250x250mm
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Ms. Pot and Mr. Lid
by ICHII Mika
CHILD HONSHA
Ms. Pot and Mr. Lid is always together. They can cook great food with their efforts combined.
One day, however, Ms. Pot finds it unfair that all Mr. Lid does is sit on her while she bears the
heat. After a fight, Ms. Pot can’t find Mr. Lid anywhere. She cooks by herself, but it takes longer
to heat things without Mr. Lid, and the dishes don’t taste as good either. She realizes how im-
portant Mr. Lid was, but can she find him again? Each person has a role to play. A story about
teamwork and acknowledging others for age 4-5
ISBN978-4-8054-4555-6
JPY361, 32 pages, 250x220mm
Popo Lives in the Cuckoo Clock
by INOUE Chihiro
Have you ever imagined what a cuckoo bird in a clock does on its free time? Just like people,
Popo the cuckoo bird has breakfast after waking up, cleans in the morning and reads some
books after lunch, inside the clock which is her home. But today, a butterfly shows up and in-
vites Popo to play in the garden. For the first time in her life, Popo flies out the clock to enjoy
the fresh air and beautiful flowers. A cute story book for age 4-5
ISBN978-4-8054-4547-1
JPY361, 32 pages, 250x220mm
Shouting Contest in the Forest
by MAMADA Mineko
Morizo the elephant has an idea – he will organize a shouting contest for all the animals in the
forest. The bear, the wolf, foxes and monkeys – all sorts of animals gather at the venue, excited
to participate. However, just when the competition is about to start, the animals begin to fight
over who goes first. Morizo stands on the stage and shouts “Quiet, Please!” To his surprise, not
only everyone stops fighting, but he scores a full score! A story about how to have a great time
with everyone’s company. For age 4-5
ISBN978-4-8054-4723-9
JPY361, 32 pages, 250x220mm
My Travel
by YAMADA Ayumi
Otter is a traveler, but the way he travels is a little unique. On a roll of paper, he draws a map,
and whatever he draws – roads, flower fields, and forests – that exact scenery appears in front
of him! When he wants a ride, he draws train tracks. When he wants to explore a town, he draws
houses and shops. But, oh no! He tears the map by accident, and the town gets divided. Can he
put the town back together? A picture book with beautiful sceneries that will inspire children to
travel in their imagination. For age 4-5
ISBN978-4-8054-4736-9
JPY361, 40 pages, 230x200mm
Mr. Adam’s Apple
by OZAKI Miki
illus. by SASAKI Mio
When Grandpa is sleeping, Ken looks into his mouth and finds a tiny old man in the back of
his throat! Grandma tells Ken that the old man is a little monk called Mr. Adam’s apple, who
only lives in the throat of a grown-up man. One day, Mr. Adam’s apple asks Ken to take him on
a walk. He says there is a place he really wants to go, but where could it be? A heart-warming
story about a unique friendship between a boy, his grandpa and an Adam’s apple!
ISBN978-4-86549-133-3
JPY1200, 32 pages, 250x220mm
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The Treasure Bread
by SHINJU Mariko
CHILD HONSHA
There was a bakery called “Treasure Bread” that made amazing bread that everyone loved.
One day, a burglar sneaked into the bakery thinking he would find treasure, but couldn’t find
anything, and was caught by the baker. The baker told the burglar, “You will find treasure if you
work here.” Thus the burglar began his apprenticeship. The burglar slowly sees that making
people happy brings greater joy than physical riches.
ISBN978-4-86549-075-6
JPY1200, 32 pages, 250x220mm
The Bus to the Spring Field
by OZAKI Miki
illus. by MARUYAMA Ayako
Little girl Nazuna loves visiting her grandma’s cabbage field in spring. However, this year she
can’t go, because her family has a newborn baby. Instead, Nazuna receives a parcel from grand-
ma containing a cabbage and a green caterpillar! When the caterpillar turns to a butterfly, she
releases it, hoping for it to return to grandma’s field. Next day, Nazuna finds miracle 3 tickets
destined for her grandma’s cabbage field. A book about the warm bond of a family.
ISBN978-4-86549-096-1
JPY1200, 32 pages, 250x220mm
The Kitten at the Seashore
by UNO Katsuhiko
illus. by NISHIKAWA Osamu
The stray kitten at the seashore wished if he could fly. With the buddy crab, he stepped out
to meet something fun. The journey began by helping a seagull whose wings were coiled by
a fishline and confessing his dream to a nasty crow that only invited a big trouble – the kitten
jumped from the cliff and sank under the sea! The climax is the flight with the seagull flock who
rescues the kitten using the fishline. Surely, small readers empathize their emotion with the kit-
ten’s little adventure. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-86549-129-6
JPY1300, 40 pages, 230x210mm
The Tiny Ninja
by YAMADA Machi
illus. by KITAMURA Yuka
What would you do when you find a tiny Ninja? Don’t touch him; he could attack you. To show
that you are not an enemy, prepare him the right food and observe from distance. Ninjas like to
train. Make him a training ground with things in the house. Gradually, the Ninja will start to ap-
proach you, and even save you from danger… A humorous step-by-step guide story for a boy
who wants to become friends with a tiny Ninja!
ISBN978-4-86549-092-3
JPY1300, 32 pages, 280x220mm
Kimi and the Strange Cat
by FUJIWARA Hiroko
One day, Kimi meets a talking cat in her yard who calls itself “Strange Cat.” The Strange Cat
takes off its magical fur and lends it to Kimi. When Kimi wears the fur, everyone believes she’s
a cat! Kimi goes on an adventure around the neighborhood, taking paths that only cats know.
Under the hedge, over the roof - when attacked by a crow, Kimi escapes with a somersault from
the tree! The neighborhood is full of excitement from the eyes of a cat. For age 3 ups
ISBN978-4-86549-137-1
JPY1300, 32 pages, 290x220mm 05
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FICTION
Bowwow is My Big Brother
by YAMASHITA Haruo
CHILD HONSHA
illus. by HIROSE Gen
Bowwow the French bulldog is my elder brother. Dad and Mom could not get a child for years
and began keeping Bowwow before I was born. Bowwow speaks as a human being and it is a
secret only Bowwow and I share. It is my first day to stay home alone. Although I try to behave
as Mom has told me, Bowwow instigates me to do something wrong. A humorous day adven-
ture story. For age 6 ups
ISBN978-4-89325-735-2
JPY1200, 80 pages, 230x200mm
FICTION
Moving to The Ghost House
by TOMIYASU Yoko
illus. by TASHIRO Chisato
Mr. Gho Stoh is nicknamed as Mr. Ghost because of his name. He is a cheerful cooking special-
ist dreaming for a wider kitchen. One day, he decides to move to the old house standing in the
forest where the kitchen is admirable. But, he soon recognizes it is a real ghost house and the
house tries to sweep him out! Raccoon girl, Talky chiffon, and Mr. Spatula… all come together
to make a good start of the promising new series by Yoko Tomiyasu. Fun cooking recipe at the
end of the book as appendix. For age 6-8
ISBN978-4-86549-062-6
JPY1300, 120 pages, 210x150mm
Mr.Ghost vs the Fox
ISBN978-4-86549-097-8
JPY1300, 112 pages,
210x150mm
NON FICTION
Achieve Your Job Dream ! Encyclopedia
by Child Honsha
There are few opportunities for children to learn details about various jobs in society. This book
is an introduction to 88 jobs that are popular to children. For each job, there is an explanation
of what they do, their fashion, and what the rewarding moments are. Some pages include easy
games. The variety of illustrations will help children find a job they want to become, thus build-
ing stronger motivation for studying, training and working hard to raise their capacities.
ISBN978-4-8054-4483-2
JPY1600, 92 pages, 280x230mm
NON FICTION
The Strong Body! Encyclopedia
by Child Honsha
For children to stay healthy, they themselves need to be aware of basic mechanisms of the
body. This illustrated encyclopedia is made so that very small children can learn about body
structure, importance of good eating and sleeping habits, cleanliness and even mental health
through colorful diagrams and quizzes. The book also introduces magic tricks using the body,
and hints for running faster! A fun and educational book, great to be read with parents and
kids.
ISBN978-4-8054-4661-4
JPY1600, 92 pages, 280x230mm
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NON FICTION
Illustrated Biography : Audrey Hepburn
by BUSHIKA Etsuko/ illus. by pon-marsh
CHILD HONSHA
The Illustrated Biography series introduces life histories of great figures around the world for
children from age 4-5. Using easy language, Each story shows the person’s life from childhood,
and explores important turning points and achievements in his or her life. For kids who want to
know more, the books contain chronological tables, extra information and some quizzes at the
end. A great series to educate and inspire children through the power of true stories.
TITLES IN SERIES
Steve Jobs Osamu Tezuka Saint-Exupery
ISBN978-4-8054-4622-5
JPY602, 28 pages, 245x210mm
ISBN978-4-8054-4618-8 ISBN978-4-8054-4623-2 ISBN978-4-8054-4626-3
JPY602, 28 pages, JPY602, 28 pages, JPY602, 28 pages,
245x210mm 245x210mm 245x210mm
NON FICTION
Stories of Extinct Animals
by TOMITA Tomoko / illus. by MIYAKAWA Aju
Imagine there existed various animals on earth that you’ve never met, as they got extinct many
years ago. The book introduces dodo, giant moa, garefowl, toolache wallaby, quagga, wolly
mammuth, passenger pigeon, steller’s sea cow, Stephens island wren and Japanese wolf. They
disappeared by overhunting or big change of weather. The book tells the interesting stories of
what they were and how they got extinct.
ISBN978-4-89325-018-6
JPY1600, 56 pages, 250x250mm
ACTIVITY
Let's Make Easy Pop-Ups
by KIMURA Yuichi & MIYAMOTO Etsuyoshi
Following the simple instructions in this book, kids can make all sorts of greeting cards and
pop-up dioramas. This book will show children how to make a birthday cake pop-up from a
card, a bird look like it’s flapping its wings, the mouth of an animal that moves as if it’s talking,
and all sorts of other tricks. With the technics combined, kids can make original crafts with their
very own ideas.
ISBN978-4-8054-0231-3
JPY1600, 80 pages, 240x190mm
ACTIVITY
Let’s Make a Picture Book!
by KIMURA Ken
A picture book is a wonderful gift and a self-made picture book that is tailored just for one
special person is even more wonderful. The book explains with easy-to-follow instructions and
many colorful pictures how to make a picture book. There are ideas for each month: A foliage
picture book in fall, a Christmas picture book in December with windows which can be opened
like an advent calendar etc. The book is for kindergarten teachers and parents but gives also
detailed advice about how the children can participate in creating a picture book. From Ken
Kimura, the master of creative handicraft books.
ISBN978-4-8054-0201-6
JPY1800, 72 pages, 240x190mm AUTUMN 2018 JFC 07DOSHINSHA
Pockets
by MIURA Taro
DOSHINSHA
What’s in the little pocket? A chick peeps out from the pocket. What’s in the big pocket? An el-
ephant appears from the pocket. From two pockets, buttoned pocket and a warm pocket, two
bunnies, lion, and kangaroo mother appears. Then, what’s in the pocket of the kangaroo? A
baby! Toddler’s favorite animals appear from each pocket.
ISBN978-4-494-00755-4
JPY800, 24 pages, 213x154mm
Ma-Ma-Pa!
by NAGANO Asako
illus. by NAGANO Hideko
“Ma-Ma” “Pa!” are easy words for babies to pronounce. This picture book is consisted of a series
words-related baby-sounds and abstract drawings. Read the simple, rhythmical texts aloud,
and babies will start to make the sounds with you! Created by the popular artist Hideko Nagano
and Asako Nagano, a preschool education professor.
ISBN978-4-494-01536-8
JPY880, 20pages, 187x210mm
Will They Cry?
by UCHIDA Rintaro
illus. by OSHIMA Taeko
Lost in a crowd, a little boy holds back his tears while many thoughts come to his mind. When
lost and alone, will even a wolf cry? How about a ghost, or a strong warrior? “Yes,” says the fig-
ures in his thoughts, “anyone will cry, so it is okay for you to cry, too!” Finally, the boy cries out,
and his parents instantly find him. A picture book capturing a child’s anxiety and loneliness of
getting lost, while also giving assurance that it’s okay to feel that way. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01628-0
JPY1300, 28 pages, 207x222mm
Mother’s Miracle Bag
by YOKOMICHI Keiko
illus. by NAKAZAWA Kumiko
Mother’s bag is a miracle. Toys, pampers, towel — whatever a baby needs, mom takes out from
her bag. Today, Gen the little boy and his family go to the restaurant. Mother carries the miracle
bag, but Gen reluctantly recognizes his thing is not in the bag. Coming home, grandma shows
Gen the things in grandma’s bag and he finds a photo of baby Gen carried on mother’s back.
Look! The same miracle bag is on mom’s shoulder! A picture book of warm family bond with
joyful illustrations that are fun to look in details. For age 5 ups
ISBN978-4-494-02569-5
JPY1400, 32 pages, 266x191mm
Mama, I'm Not Tired Yet
by OTAKA Ren
illus. by ABE Hiroshi
Mama Bear and Little Bear cuddle up in a burrow under a tree. It’s time to hibernate. But Little
Bear doesn’t feel tired at all. He decides to explore the winter world on his own. Outside he
meets a white hare, a squirrel, and a flying squirrel who explain him why he has to sleep in win-
ter. The winter pictures radiate warmth, and a subtle humor characterizes the text.
ISBN978-4-494-02547-3
JPY1333, 32 pages, 266x191mm
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The Face Mask
by FUKUI Satoru
illus. by HAYASHI Natsuko
DOSHINSHA
It’s often hard to recognize your own charm. Same goes for Pig, who is embarrassed of his big,
upward nose. One day, he finds a cute face mask left on a tree trunk. It seems perfect to hide his
nose. One by one, other animals come and try on the mask before him. The Cat’s cute whiskers,
The Hawk’s cool beak – Pig does not like the mask hiding the favorite features of his friends.
When Pig tries on the mask, what will others say? With the help of a face mask, Pig realizes that
everyone is unique and special. A heartwarming story for age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01555-9
JPY1300, 24 pages, 191x266mm
The Little John’s Letter
by SHINKAWA Tomoko
illus. by ICHII Mika
A little boy John loves to write letters. Today, he wrote a letter to his grandma on an acorn.
It was so round that it slipped out of the window and hit the head of an old man. (He had an
acorn-like head). When he wrote a letter on a leaf, an old woman (with leaf-shaped head)
helped him to reach the mail-insert… Those people somehow link to each other as the story
develops. A picture book born from Doshinsha’s 5th Picture Book Text competition Grand Prix.
ISBN978-4-494-01549-8
JPY1300, 32 pages, 266x191mm
The Boy and the Flamingo Cane
by HIRUTA Mitsuko
illus. by TAKABATAKE Jun
Noboru the boy was sent to buy a cane for his grandpa’s bad knee. On his way, he dropped his
purse and came to the police box. Although his purse was not found, Flamingo policeman took
off his left leg and served Noboru as a cane. On his way home, Noboru lent the cane to Orang-
outang with stooped back until he gets treatment at the Porcupine hospital… A humorous
story is the Grand Prix of the Doshinsha’s annual Picture Book Text competition. For age 5 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01542-9
JPY1300, 32pages, 266x191mm
My Neighbor Is a Princess
by ONUMA Mariko
illus. by TAKEDA Miho
A little girl has moved into the neighborhood of a boy. Her name is Princess. One day the boy
helps her to build mud-balls and Princess finds them “not bad”. “I allow you to be my servant,”
she says. All resistance is broken when she offers him pudding if he agrees. As a servant the boy
has to obey her orders. He feels not very happy about it but on the other hand he really likes
pudding. But then she makes him play “mom and child“ and he has to be the baby. That day the
boy’s friends pass by and see him in baby clothes!... Hilarious excellently written awarded story.
ISBN978-4-494-00764-6
JPY1300, 32 pages, 266x191mm
My Brother Is a Monkey
by TAKEDA Miho
“Tonight there’s a night market, but I’m not excited. Why? Because I have to take my brother.
He ruins everything.” – The girl narrating the story is tired of her brother always following her
around and making trouble. However, when she loose sight of him in the crowd of the night
market due to her mean idea, she realizes that he is precious to her. Although siblings can be
annoying, they are still irreplaceable buddies. A heartwarming story for age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01626-6
JPY1300, 36 pages, 207x222mm
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The Mushroom Hunting
by FURIYA Nana
Namichika the little girl went to her first mushroom hunting with her grandfather. Whenever
DOSHINSHA
she found mushrooms in curious shapes and colors, grandfather explained, “This is edible. That
is good for soup.” While absorbed in mashroom hunting, Namichika wandered into the deep
forest where she enjoyed a magical fun moment with mushrooms…. ! The story picture book
by Furiya who has lived in East Europe for years.
ISBN978-4-494-02557-2
JPY1300, 32 pages, 191x266mm
Wolf Is Coming!
by UCHIDA Chie
illus. by YAMAGUCHI Mao
Sheep in a peaceful village heard a wolf was approaching. They held a meeting to beat it off.
What kind of strategy did they carry out? The wolf was almost getting a shot of injection, was
scared by enormous monster sheep, and was almost sheared for being Madam Sheep’s fur coat
at Sheep Boutique! The story won the 1st Grand Prix of Doshinsha’s annual Picture Book Text
Competition. You can’t help bursting into laughing for this humor-filled book! For age 5 ups
ISBN978-4-494-02555-8
JPY1300, 32 pages, 266x191mm
The Chocolate Boy
by MORI Eto
illus. by AOYAMA Tomomi
Chocolate boy travels with his mission – to deliver sweet chocolate for the people in trouble.
A crying girl or quarrelling guys regain smiles with a bit of chocolate and the new energy of
Chocolate boy is, of course, to eat more sweets! But one day thieves steel all the sweets from
the city. What can Chocolate boy do, as there is no way to get energy without sweets?! A happy
story for children as no one interrupts to eat sweets as much as they like! For age 5-7
ISBN978-4-494-01550-4
JPY1300, 32pages, 207x222mm
Go Go Taiko! To the Street Walk
by NAGANO Hideko
Go Go Taiko! To the Departmentstore(winner of Picture Book Japan Award, 1995) being the first
book in the series, the series contains four picture books about a curious sea bream, Taiko. Liv-
ing happily with her children under the sea, Taiko is a mother who wants to try everything!
One day after sending her kids off to their school outing, she decides to experience an outing
herself. She takes the train and arrives at a street performance festival in the city. Adding to the
funkiness of a fish walking around on two feet, Taiko’s optimistic character will definitely stay in
children’s hearts.
ISBN978-4-494-00589-5
JPY1300, 40 pages, 207x222mm
A Letter for Little Rabbit
by SHINZAWA Toshihiko
illus. by HOTEHAMA Takashi
Pit the little rabbit accompanies postman Koji on his tour when he delivers mail. Pit´s friends all
get letters from the postman. But there is no letter for Pit. He decides to write an invitation to
his friends by post. The day after the invitation, a big surprise is waiting for Pit. Three letters of
thanks are in his mailbox. Gently illustrated with a retro touch according to the “nostalgic” joy
of exchanging letter. For age 5 ups
ISBN978-4-494-02549-7
JPY1333, 32 pages, 266x191mm
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A Pebble Bumps Down
by UCHIDA Rintaro
illus. by CHO Shinta
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Computers have calculated that an asteroid is going to destroy the Earth. Everyone is in panic!
But not the eremite who lives on top of a mountain on nothing but air. He drops a pebble that
hits a rock that hits a boulder that throws the Earth off its course. Just a bit but enough that the
asteroid whizzes past it. Striking!
ISBN978-4-494-00374-7
JPY1600, 32 pages, 303x216mm
Dr. Zuiton and the Magic Stone
by NASU Masamoto
illus. by HASEGAWA Yoshifumi
Dr. Zuiton is a skilled physician. One day, he cures a sick child, who turns out to be a fox dis-
guised as a human. The fox mother offers him money in return, but instead Dr. Zuiton takes
her precious “transformation stone” which is the source of her magical powers. The fox mother
tries to get the stone back, and thus the battle of wits between the fox and Dr. Zuiton begins! A
comical story that will keep children wondering what will happen till the end. For age 7 ups
ISBN978-4-494-00744-8
JPY1300, 40 pages, 228x238mm
Mr. Sobei Goes to the Hell
by TAJIMA Yukihiko
“Rakugo” is the traditional Japanese storytelling entertainment and one of the most funny
Rakugo stories, Lives in the Hell, gets new life in a picture book form with lively texts and artistic
pictures by Yukihiko Tajima. Mr. Sobei the acrobat fell from a tight rope and awoke in the hell
having three other companions – an inept doctor, a tricky dentist, and a fake mountain priest.
The story follows the four’s fun survival in the hell. Since first issued in 1978, the book continues
to stay in the mid of children’s joy of reading.
ISBN978-4-494-01203-9
JPY1400, 40 pages, 251x256mm
The Fox Path
by AMAN Kimiko
illus. by MATSUNARI Mariko
One summer day, Tomoko the little girl was caught by the heavy rain when she was on her way
home alone on the quiet street. Suddenly she found herself wandered into an unknown path
where she met a parade of foxes carrying a shinny blue slide to fox children’s school. She joined
the parade and assisted the foxes… A fantastic story picture book of friendship between a girl
and foxes by Kimiko Aman, the acclaimed Japanese children’s literature author. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01623-5
JPY1400, 41 pages, 207x222mm
Run, The North Wind Express!
by WATANABE Yuichi
Today, Yukiko takes the night train by herself for the first time to visit her grandma living up
north. Excited but nervous, she sympathizes with the fish she sees from the window escaping
from the fishermen. As the lights turn off and everyone falls asleep, a crowd of fish come riding
on the train, seeking a way to flee to the north. Yukiko and the fish promise to meet again at
the northern sea. Winner of the 1985 Picture Book of Japan Prize, depicting a special one-night
experience of a girl trying to be independent.
ISBN978-4-494-00634-2
JPY1300, 48 pages, 207x222mm
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FICTION
Grandma’s Secret Wish
by TABATA Seiichi
Yuki’s grandmother will soon celebrate her 80th birthday. Asked what she wants for her birth-
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day she confides a secret to Yuki: She wants to see grandpa who has died 40 years ago one
more time and dance with him. Yuki who loves his grandmother decides to make her wish
come true. ----- A book about the magic of love and the power of wishes.
ISBN978-4-494-00946-6
JPY1300, 52 pages, 266x191mm
FICTION
Let’s Beat Principal Dump!
by FURUTA Taruhi
illus. by TABATA Seiichi
Warashiko nursery school is located in a fishermen town. There’s no playing ground nor slides
at this school, but principal Dump being a rough big man, takes the kids to temples and parks,
saying “the whole town is our playing ground.” The youngest girl Sakura is a scaredy cat who
always sits out from the play. But one day, wanting to win the “pirates game” so badly against
principle Dump, she gathers courage to do things she’s never done before... A story showing
how children grow through playing with others. Long seller since its first release in 1978.
ISBN978-4-494-00607-6
JPY1500, 108 pages, 266x191mm
FICTION
Aiko of the Snake Mountain
by FURUTA Taruhi
illus. by TABATA Seiichi
When little girl Aiko turns grade 3, her one and only friend Mikana is taken away by a blue
dragon together with the boys who bullied Aiko. To save Mikana and the boys, Aiko, with the
aid of the red snake, gathers up her courage to acquire the powers of fire, water and the earth.
Can Aiko defeat the blue dragon, which is the embodiment of human greed? An epic fantasy
tale set in a town experiencing rapid change by industrialization, with underlining themes such
as true meaning of growth, and always remembering to think about others.
ISBN978-4-494-00678-6
JPY1950, 258 pages, 266x184mm
FICTION
I Live on the 5th Floor of a Housing Complex
by FURUTA Taruhi
illus. by TABATA Seiichi
One day, a grade 4 boy Ayumu finds a wooden box floating in the creek behind his housing
complex. He tries to ride it but is made fun of by a grade 6 boy saying the creek is too shallow.
Ayumu doesn’t give up and decides to try again with an empty oil drum, but it doesn’t work.
However, he gets an idea on a rainy day… A chapter book by Japan’s leading children’s book
writer Taruhi Furuta with 7 short stories about the daily life of Ayumu, a brave boy full of curios-
ity who always stands up for his friends.
ISBN978-4-494-00361-7
JPY1243, 128 pages, 216x176mm
Shin’s Tricycle in Hiroshima
by KODAMA Tatsuharu/ illus. by OBO Makoto
In Hiroshima Peach Memorial Museum is exhibited a rusty tricycle. That once belonged to Shin,
a three-year-old boy. He died in the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Shin’s father, current grandpa
of a four-year-old boy, tells the history behind Shin’s tricycle to his grandson. The ordinary
people’s lives in the war time and the day of the atomic bomb’s attack are described through
Shin’s days with tricycle. Since the first publication in 1992, the book never stops the message
for peace. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-494-00854-4
JPY1300, 40 pages, 266x191mm
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Little Insects - Ariko the Ant
by TAKAIE Hiroshige, NAKAGAWA Michiko
Ariko the ant was asked by big sister ants to collect syrup of green bugs. She energetically went
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out for her job. On its way, she was blown away by strong winds and caught by an enemy in-
sect… Each title of the series focuses on children's favorite insects. Easy to follow fiction story
introduces small children the insects' habit and life. The author is a professional insects keeper
who worked for the Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo.
TITLES IN SERIES
Grasshopper Stag Beetle Butterfly Dragonfly
ISBN978-4-494-00328-0
JPY850, 24 pages, 187x210mm
ISBN978-4-494-00332-7 ISBN978-4-494-00333-4 ISBN978-4-494-00334-1 ISBN978-4-494-00336-5
JPY850, 24 pages, JPY850, 24 pages, JPY850, 24 pages, JPY850, 24 pages,
187x210mm 187x210mm 187x210mm 187x210mm
Little Living Things - Tree Frog’s Adventure
by TAKAIE Hiroshige, NAKAGAWA Michiko
Ao-chan, the young tree frog enjoyed jumping so much that he flied over the glass field and
fell into the stream. The water living things gathered around. When a snake tried to eat him, a
brown turtle rescued him. Ao-chan turned into brown, same as turtle when he was on its back.
Biology of living things is well introduced in a short story with cartoon-like pictures. Little Living
Things series are: Turtle, Crayfish, Loach and more.
TITLES IN SERIES
Crayfish Turtle Loach Killifish
ISBN978-4-494-01528-3
JPY800, 24 pages, 187x210mm
ISBN978-4-494-01529-0 ISBN978-4-494-01530-6 ISBN978-4-494-01531-3 ISBN978-4-494-01532-0
JPY800, 24 pages, JPY800, 24 pages, JPY800, 24 pages, JPY800, 24 pages,
187x210mm 187x210mm 187x210mm 187x210mm
NON FICTION
Living Things, I Found You! – Hide and Bite!
by SHIMADA Yasuko/ photos by UNNO Kazuo & others
Within the ecological chain, every animal is fighting for their life. Living Things, I Found You! Se-
ries is a 4-book series that shows some of the most interesting mimicries in the animal world,
aiming to help young children gain deeper understanding about food chains and the intercon-
nection of life. This book Hide and Bite! shows how insects, frogs, birds and fish, hide from pred-
ators and at the same time, gain advantage to approach their prey. A non-fiction photo picture
book for age 4 ups
Tricks Hide and Seek! Life Chain
ISBN978-4-494-01426-2
JPY1900, 35 pages, 216x261mm
ISBN978-4-494-01427-9 ISBN978-4-494-01425-5 ISBN978-4-494-01428-6
JPY1900, 35 pages, 216x261mm JPY1900, 35 pages, 216x261mm JPY1600, 31 pages, 216x261mm
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FICTION
The Angel in the Classroom
by MIYAKAWA Hiro
illus. by MASHIMA Setsuko
DOSHINSHA
Satopan is a teacher much-loved by the kids. Among her first graders is a child of sorrow: Akiko.
The girl is treated for cancer, and while she wants to be like everyone else, her disease doesn’t
allow her this. But Satopan and the other kids do everything to make Akiko feel at home in
school. A touching story, told from the point of view of a doll that sits in the classroom.
ISBN978-4-494-01337-1
JPY1400, 176 pages, 206x154mm
FICTION
A Tiny Pink Chalk
by SHINDO Etsuko
illus. by NISHIMAKI Kayako
The little girl and her grandma once enjoyed street-drawings by using grandma’s treasury tiny
pink chalks. Those chalks were from Grandma’s childhood and she told the little girl how to
draw by singing a song of “Tiny Chalk”. But, one day when the little girl visited her after a while,
grandma was different. She was sick and forgot who the little girl was… A fiction for young
children to think about aged people and family care. For age 6 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01948-9
JPY1100, 96 pages, 215x153mm
FICTION
Who Hid the Shoe?
by YAMAMOTO Etsuko
illus. by OSHIMA Taeko
It is sometimes hard to be honest to your heart. Yuki and Kana were friends from their baby-
hood. When they became classmates again in the 2nd grade, Yuki wanted to be the best friend
of Kana, but Kana spent more time with other friends than Yuki. So, Yuki had a complex feeling
toward Kana. One day, Yuki hid Kana’s shoe, and this developed a problem… Readers would
be convinced that two girls become closer friends through such an incident! For age 8 ups
ISBN978-4-494-02035-5
JPY1100, 96 pages, 215x153mm
FICTION
I Forgot My Homework, Because...!
by YAMAMOTO Etsuko/ illus. by SATO Makiko
Yusuke made a poor excuse when he forgot today’s homework. Then, his teacher said, “Better
to spin a yarn than poor excuse that makes others fun to listen. Don’t say someone is sick or
dead. If you tell me a good lie, I would not scold you.” Next day, Yusuke forgot his homework
and explained, because... an alien visited him in the night and he was engaged to teach math
all through the night! Since then, his classmate followed to forget homework and made funny
excuse stories. Finally, it was the time for teacher to express her story as she forgot to prepare
the new assignment paper... ! Fun reading to recognize the joy of creating stories and listening
to storytelling. For age 8 ups
ISBN978-4-494-02041-6
JPY1100,96 pages, 215x153mm
FICTION
The Hideout School
by YAMAMOTO Etsuko
illus. by MARUYAMA Yuki
Kana and Vanessa realize that all of a sudden there is no one in their elementary school. They
find three more students in various grades also wondering what happened. Gradually, the 5
children realize they have been transported to a parallel world… How can they return? This fic-
tion novel addresses social issues related to children such as bullying, child poverty and abuse,
and attempts to provide healing. Winner of the Noma Children’s Literature Award. For age 10 ups
ISBN978-4-494-02049-2
JPY1600, 383pages, 194x134mm
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School Begins FICTION
The Monster School
edited by Monster School Committee & TSUNEMITSU Toru
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illus. by MURATA Momoka & others
The Monster School is a special school for ghosts. Of course their schedule looks quite special
too. However it is important for ghosts to learn about the human world. Vol. 1 introduces ghost
stories from different countries which tell about the creepy scary encounters between humans
and ghosts. For age 8 ups
ISBN978-4-494-01650-1
JPY680, 160 pages, 173x123mm
TITLES IN SERIES
Mysterious Mails Before Exam School Excursion Winter Holiday Scream in Breeding hut
ISBN978-4-494-01651-8 ISBN978-4-494-01652-5 ISBN978-4-494-01653-2 ISBN978-4-494-01654-9 ISBN978-4-494-01677-8
JPY680, 160 pages, JPY680, 160 pages, JPY680, 160 pages, JPY680, 160 pages, JPY680, 160 pages,
173x123mm 173x123mm 173x123mm 173x123mm 173x123mm
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Madam Toad
by MATT Kazuko
Madam Toad lived by herself outside of the town, always stirring something in a cauldron.
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Though she used to be a disciple of the great wizard, she loved doing mean tricks to anyone
around. One day, the town was covered with water after heavy rain and her precious crystal
ball was lost. A little frog boy who once was saved by Madam Toad encouraged her by find-
ing a great alternative. Since then, her mean life began to change... A story picture book with
a message, “thank you” can be a magical word that can get anything! Texts are written in both
Japanese and English. For age 5 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-63-3
JPY1300, 32 pages, 250x190mm
What’s Wrong, Little Piggy? I Know, I Know!
by HIROKAWA Saeko
While mothers were busy for their long talks, Little Piggy needed to
play with an unknown little piggy girl in the sandbox. Then, a small “ac-
cident” happened between the two of them. The girl burst into tears
and mothers rushed there. The story picture book that follows a child’s
feeling - “boring” when mothers are busy for their deals, “nervous” to
make a new friend, or “confusion” for unexpected happenings, etc. Hi-
rokawa’s illustrations tenderly describe those emotions. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-64-0 ISBN978-4-902528-56-5
JPY1300, 26 pages, 250x190mm JPY1300, 24 pages,
250x190mm
Christmas Party for Mrs. Bear
by SUTO Asae
illus. by TAKAKUWA Koji
Forest Nursey School is coming into a long winter holiday because Mrs. Bear is going into hi-
bernation. Children feel sorry for Mrs. Bear as she has never experienced the Christmas party.
So, on Christmas eve, they gather at the kitchen of the nursery school and try to prepare the
Christmas feast all by themselves while Mrs. Bear is sleeping… A lovely heart-warming story
picture book for Christmas. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-59-6
JPY1300, 32 pages, 250x190mm
The Witch’s Broom
by SATO Megumi
The witch left her broom on the stump while she went searching for the new broomstick to
the forest. A tiger came across and put the broom on his head. “I got a mane! I am a lion now!!”
Then, the tiger left the black stripes from his body. Then a donkey wore the stripes, turning into
a zebra, and left his big ears… The winner of the 4th Kindergarten Picture Book Award and rec-
ommendation by Japan Association for the Study of Child Literature. For age 4 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-02-2
JPY1380, 32 pages, 190x250mm
TITLES IN SERIES
The Witch's Shoes The Witch's Cape The Witch's Hat
ISBN978-4-902528-06-0 ISBN978-4-902528-20-6 ISBN978-4-902528-25-1
JPY1380, 32 pages, 190x250mm JPY1380, 32 pages, 190x250mm JPY1380, 32 pages, 190x250mm
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The Man Who Built Up Stones
by AKIYAMA Tadashi
Once there was a man who was poor and had no house to live. To save himself from the winter
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cold, he began piling up stones to make a shelter tower. As the man was originally a struggling
painter, his making was an “art” combining stones in various colors and shapes. People were
curious to see his creation… A story of the man of art who continues his work day after day
with never-ending energy and faithfulness. Akiyama, well-known for his nonsense humor pic-
ture books, presents how-to-live message for young readers. For ages 6 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-51-0
JPY1200, 32 pages, 250x190mm
The Sunday Forest
by HATA Koshiro
Kids have a place to gather and enjoy even if the time goes by and the environment changes.
In past, they had a rich nature surroundings. In the river, they could dive, and fish. In the stream,
they could get small living things. In the path of rice fields, they ran after the dragonflies. In the
forest, they became addicted to beetles and butterflies. Although it is fun to play in the park or
with TV games, let’s go to the forest on Sunday! You would be enchanted by the joy of nature!
ISBN978-4-902528-53-4
JPY1300, 32 pages, 250x190mm
NON FICTION
The Shapes of Insects
by ISHIMORI Yoshihiko
It’s for sure readers would be caught by the author’s passion and curiosity towards insects. As
a talented illustrator, Ishimori introduces to small readers insects’ bodies with explanation of
functions of each part in cartoony pictures. Head, mouth, ear, wing, leg, etc. How they grow
and how they change themselves. That is recommendable reading as a basic insect morphol-
ogy for young people. For age 6 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-58-9
JPY1380, 31 pages, 257x190mm
Leave’s Hide and Seek
by FUJIMOTO Tomohiko
Autumn leaves are in different colors of yellow, orange, brown, etc. and in various shapes. Un-
der the fallen leaves, you would see someone is hiding. Who’s that? It has a brown leaf face and
round acorn eyes. That’s a raccoon dog! So on, readers would see a rabbit, a pig, a dinosaur…!
Have fun and get curious about the beautiful nature. For ages 2 ups
ISBN978-4-902528-44-2
JPY1100, 24 pages, 215x190mm
NON FICTION
The Book of Wild Mushrooms
by KOBAYASHI Michiko
Throughout four seasons, mushrooms in the forests in variety of shapes and colors. What is
mushroom? Where could you find them? Can you eat them? How do they grow in the life cycle
in nature? You would get to know the secret of their lives. Kobayashi has been devoting herself
to drawing wild mushrooms for more than twenty years. Such beautiful drawings have been
donated to the Kew Gardens in London since 2000. The book got a recommendation by Japan
School Library Association and Japan Association for the Study of Child Literature.
ISBN978-4-902528-30-5
JPY1600, 48 pages, 280x215mm
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Magical Microwave
concept by TAKAOKA Mariko
HIKARINOKUNI
by SAITO Shinobu
A brand-new microwave was delivered where a boy and his father stay home alone. Put the
empty plate and say “I’m so hungry. Omelette rice, please!” Then, it appears. So on, microwave
serves spaghetti, sushi, and rice bowl as they wish. The book opens up to down as if a micro-
wave door itself. After travelling workshops in handmade book style, the book is published as
children/kindergartens demand.
ISBN978-4-564-01849-7
JPY1280, 32 pages, 260x220mm
They All Flew Away
by KISHIDA Eriko
illus. by CHO Shinta
Through the forest there is a wide field. Look, a dragonfly! Uh-oh, it flew away. Here comes a
butterfly! Uh-oh, it flew away. Bugs sure are good at getting away, but let’s keep trying. An illus-
tration of an insect is followed by a page with only the background, making children feel like a
bug actually flew away in front of their eyes. A picture book that will allow babies to experience
a sense of playing in the nature.
ISBN978-4-564-01875-6
JPY850, 24 pages, 170x190mm
Hug Me!
by YAMAOKA Hikaru
A book for very small children to mimic what animals behave in the book. Ducklings shake
their tails cheerfully. (Let’s do that.) They walk while shaking their tails. (Let’s do that.) Now,
they jumped to mom’s arms while saying, “Hug me, please!” (Let’s do that.) 12 spreads of board
book of charming pictures in sweet colors. Interactive book for age 2 ups
ISBN978-4-564-24261-8
JPY680, 24 pages, 150x150mm
TITLES IN SERIES
Touch the Pocket Smile!
by Chiku Chiku by SAKO Shinji
ISBN978-4-564-24266-3 ISBN978-4-564-01122-1
JPY680, 22 pages, 160x140mm JPY750, 24 pages, 160x180mm
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The Toothbrush Leaves Home
by OKADA Yoshitaka
HIKARINOKUNI
One day, a toothbrush decides to leave home. He was so bored because his owner Takashi nev-
er brushed his teeth! “I want to try something other than tooth paste,” he thinks, and gets some
ice cream at the ice cream stand. “Yum yum! What next?” He continues to eat, until he gets cavi-
ties! Thus the toothbrush goes to the dentist. The humorous conversations will definitely make
children laugh, and also remind them of brushing their teeth.
ISBN978-4-564-01426-0
JPY950, 28pages, 210x190mm
The Pee-Fire Fighters!
by KOMI Masayasu
Ken wets his pants at the kindergarten because he tries to hold in his pee for too long. One day,
when he is holding his pee again, his teacher comes with a fire engine made of a cardboard
box. “Hurry Ken, the washroom is on fire! You have to come help!” Ken likes this idea, and he
makes it to the toilet on time. Peeing will be fun for children if they imagine being a fire fighter!
A humorous picture book that can also help with toilet training of young children.
ISBN978-4-564-01837-4
JPY1280, 32 pages, 260x220mm
Go Go, Sushi-Go-Round!
by OKADA Yoshitaka
Fresh sushi hops on the conveyor belt of a sushi-go-round restaurant. “Eat us, eat us! We are
fresh!” But strangely, the belt turns in to a maze, and then becomes a tunnel, until finally the su-
shi are lead outside the restaurant! “What’s happening?” “Can’t stop anyway. Keep going!” The
sushi travel through the city, past the jungle, around a cliff and into the sea! The comical dia-
logue between the different sushi are as if watching a stand-up comedy. A humorous picture
book for age 3 ups
ISBN978-4-564-01865-7
JPY1280, 32 pages, 260x220mm
Mika’s Left Hand
by NAKAGAWA Hironori
Yuri’s classmate, Mika, is a little strange. She can look at things for hours without getting bored,
and her left hand is always moving in the air. No one knows why, but Yuri is attracted to Mika’s
unique personality. One day, when everyone is preparing for the school play, other classmates
get mad at Mika for dazing out. Yuri couldn’t stand up for her, and Mika skips school the next
day… The power of compassion grows when you learn to accept people who are different. For
age 6 ups
ISBN978-4-564-01883-1
JPY1280, 32 pages, 260x220mm
The Midnight Park
by IWATA Akiko
In the quiet midnight park, who’s coming out from the grey sandpit? Elephant! How about red
and pale yellow swing plates? Octopus and Squid! More and more, animals come out from play
equipment and surrounding things. A bizarre and a bit scary “guess who” picture book for age
2 ups
ISBN978-4-564-01873-2
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The World Is Waiting For You
by MATSUMURA Maiko
HOLP SHUPPAN
The stars, the moon, trees and wind – all living things rejoiced when you were born into this
world. The moon cut out a blanket from the night sky. The birds danced, wishing you freedom.
The sun touched your heart so that you will always have hope. A tender picture book with soft-
touch drawings, conveying the message that every child is loved and celebrated. Perfect to be
read by parents to children.
ISBN978-4-593-10012-5
JPY1300, 32 pages, 182x254mm
Let’s Play, Rainbow!
by KAWAKAMI Takako
In the eyes of a child, rainbows are full of wonder. What if rainbows can move, and you could
play with them? A little girl chases a playful rainbow that does not stay in one place. It swims
with the fish, flies with the birds while turning everything into rainbow color. Suddenly it starts
to rain, and the girl runs back home. When the sky clears up, the rainbow is right outside her
door! An imaginative picture book that will increase children’s fascination towards rainbows.
ISBN978-4-593-10007-1
JPY1300, 32 pages, 240x210mm
The Cook's Honest Menu
by TASHIRO Chisato
What is the most honest matter for cooking? At this restaurant, the chef puts effort to obtain
the best food materials always. For an apple juice, he puts a ladder on the apple tree in the
garden. For a honey cake, he bikes to the beehive in the field. For a birthday feast, he even sails
to catch a big fish in the ocean! A humorous picture book with a sense of food education from
where the food materials come. For age 5 ups
ISBN978-4-593-56327-2
JPY1300, 32 pages, 240x210mm
The Sweet Strange Halloween
by The Cabin Company
The great fun of Halloween is collecting sweets, but being the one to prepare sweets is equally
fun! One grandma is baking, getting ready for Halloween. For a kid dressed as Dracula, she
gives bat shaped cookies that can fly! For a Frankenstein, she prepares a giant marshmallow to
suit his giant face! How can she make such magical sweets? “Now I shall take off my mask…”
when she reveals her identity, that’s the true surprise! A fun picture book perfect for Halloween,
illustrated with vibrant colors with a scary surprise at the end.
ISBN978-4-593-50593-7
JPY1400, 34 pages, 250x210mm
We Are Frogs of the Pond
by MATSUOKA Tatsuhide
Do you know how many types of frogs live in ponds? A forest green frog introduces us to his
friend frogs, and shows us what they eat, how they swim, and all sorts of things they like to do.
Some can climb trees and some can’t. Baby tadpoles have a special trick to chase away enemies!
Bright watercolor drawings vividly portray the nature at the pond, raising children’s interest
towards wild life. A spread page with additional scientific information and photographs at the
end.
ISBN978-4-593-56340-1
JPY1250, 32 pages, 200x228mm
20 AUTUMN 2018 JFCHOLP SHUPPAN
What Is It Carrying?
by SUZUKI Satoru
HOLP SHUPPAN
Busses, ambulances, tanker lorries, garbage trucks and mixer trucks – let’s learn the names of
vehicles, while also learning what they carry! When kids open the gate-fold pages, a spread il-
lustration shows the content carried by the vehicle, and what they do with it. The scenes are set
in familiar places, such as gasoline stands, bus stops and parks, making it easy for children to
relate the vehicles to their daily lives. A picture book for age 2-3
ISBN978-4-593-10039-2
JPY980, 32 pages, 175x175mm
Yummy!
by HIRAGI Mitsue
Slide the arrows to see the animals eat up their food. A bear licks the ice cream. Mice eat cook-
ies. A rabbit drinks carrot juice, and a hippo swallows a pile of sweets! After eating, everyone
says “Yummy!” Children can enjoy moving the animals while also raising their appetite. A new
title from the Movable Book for Babies series with interactive sliding panels that will attract the
interest of very small children
ISBN978-4-593-58325-6
JPY850, 8 pages, 160x160mm
TITLES IN SERIES
Bulldozer Works Dancing Animals
ISBN978-4-593-58327-0 ISBN978-4-593-58328-7
JPY850, 8 pages, 160x160mm JPY850, 8 pages, 160x160mm
NON FICTION
Multi-Angle Encyclopedia of Human Bodies
Bones and Muscles
by HOLP SHUPPAN Publications
Human body consists of more than 200 bones and 600 muscles. Using plenty of CG diagrams,
this book shows bones and muscles from multiple angles, enabling young readers to under-
stand the mechanism of body movement. Mini-columns are inserted to address interesting
side-topics such as what causes hiccups, or the difference between bones and teeth. A great
guide for any child above elementary school who plays sports or is interested in anatomy.
ISBN978-4-593-58756-8
JPY2800, 32 pages, 270x210mm
Digestive Organs Heart and Blood Respiratory Organs Brain and Sensory Organs Life and Cells
ISBN978-4-593-58757-5 ISBN978-4-593-58758-2 ISBN978-4-593-58759-9 ISBN978-4-593-58760-5 ISBN978-4-593-58761-2
JPY2800, 32 pages, JPY2800, 32 pages, JPY2800, 32 pages, JPY2800, 32 pages, JPY2800, 32 pages,
270x210mm 270x210mm 270x210mm 270x210mm 270x210mm
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Pitter Patter Little Pi
by KIMURA Yuichi
Pitter patter, pitter patter. Little Pi the chick walks ever so quick. But then – ooof! – over he tum-
KAISEI-SHA
bles. This charming picture book stars Little Pi from the hugely popular Play Books with Friends
series. Author-illustrator Yuichi Kimura uses richly rhythmical language and onomatopoeia to
make Little Pi fly, cry, sulk, and smile. The perfect book to read aloud to little ones, while mim-
icking Little Pi’s movements and emotions.
ISBN978-4-03-103110-3
JPY800, 24 pages, 160x160mm
TITLES IN SERIES
Splish Splash Little Koro Wibble Wobble Little Mike Roly Poly Little Monster
ISBN978-4-03-103120-2 ISBN978-4-03-103130-1 ISBN978-4-03-103140-0
JPY800, 24 pages, JPY800, 24 pages, JPY800, 24 pages,
160x160mm 160x160mm 160x160mm
Desk is Desk
by GOMI Taro
Taro Gomi the world acclaimed author’s brand new picture book is the tale of a boy and his
new desk. A desk so big, there’s space for his friends to come and play. A desk so big, soon ev-
eryone is using it to do anything and everything. That’s full of fun and curiosity, developing too
noisy and complex world of a boy! Rhythm and nonsense come together with hidden philoso-
phy of the life that forms another Taro Gomi classic.
ISBN978-4-03-332840-9
JPY1200, 32 pages, 230x230mm
The Mischievous Sheep and the Wolf Fur
by FUJIO Kenta
A mischievous sheep called Meik hurts his friend by accident while fooling around wearing a
wolf fur. He gets kicked out of the flock, but in the forest, he eavesdrops on the wolves discuss-
ing to attack the sheep that night. Pretending to be one of them, Meik leads the wolves away
from the sheep by lying that he knows a better feeding ground. But the wolves become suspi-
cious... A courageous act shines stronger when carried out even though no one is watching. A
fun and thrilling story book for age 3 ups
ISBN978-4-03-332820-1
JPY1300, 32 pages, 260x210mm
The Book Garden
by MIYAZAKI Hirokazu
In a book left by his father, a gardener finds a picture of a garden called “the Book Garden.” He
has never heard of such a garden, and wonders where it is. One day, he wets the book a little by
accident, which causes flowers to sprout from the pages! When the book sucks him inside, he
remembers he came here with his father when he was a child. Inside the Book Garden, memo-
ries with your loved ones never fade. A beautiful fantasy tale accompanied by watercolor illus-
trations.
ISBN978-4-03-425360-1
JPY1400, 32 pages, 270x210mm
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