01 Greedy Mrs. Bear

by Sachiko Kashiwaba

illus. by Tomomi Shimoda

Today's babysitter is called Mrs. Bear. She loves sweets, and hates piano practice. She proves to be lots of fun and plays...view details

02 Cry-Baby Mrs. Goat

by Sachiko Kashiwaba

illus. by Tomomi Shimoda

Today's babysitter is Mrs. Goat, who can't help crying when others do. She bursts into tears when unable to find Kako during...view details

03 Slowcoach Mrs. Tortoise

by Sachiko Kashiwaba

illus. by Tomomi Shimoda

Mrs. Tortoise and Kako go to the barber's shop, leaving in plenty of time because Mrs. Tortoise cannot walk very quickly. They...view details

Spectacles and Bearfoot

by Masanao Futami

Two bears live in the woods – Spectacles and Bearfoot. They’re alike in some ways and different in others, but they try...view details

01 Let’s Go to Fun Forest

by Houko Takadono

This prize-winning illustrated book details the adventures of four children who, upon venturing into the local forest, meet Marubo, a creature shaped...view details

01 Three Witches and a Dragon

by Yasuo Otomo

Three witches live happily in Rose Hall. One day, they decide to adopt a dragon and make a spell to steal an...view details

02 The Frog Prince

by Yasuo Otomo

The three witches are back, heading into the forest to find frogs for their spells. A kiss turns one of them into...view details

02 The Little Thieves of Fun Forest

by Houko Takadono

In the second title in the Fun Forest series, Marubo invites the children to a tea party in the forest, but has...view details

03 Denopoch the Demon

by Yasuo Otomo

The three witches of Rose Hall are settling into life with their dragon. One day, in a puff of orange smoke, Denopoch...view details

03 The Name Collector of Fun Forest

by Houko Takadono

On a trip to the Fun Forest, Marubo tells the children about the Namaemon - a creature who devours anyone or anything...view details

04 Fancy-Free in Fun Forest

by Houko Takadono

Honrienu is a creature of the Fun Forest who loves reading, and is never seen without a book in her hand. The...view details

04 The Monster of Mysteries

by Yasuo Otomo

In the fourth instalment of this popular series, the Rose Hall witches go out for a walk, but a strange wind blows...view details

05 Marubo the Cooking Pot of Fun Forest

by Houko Takadono

This multi-award-winning series, first published in 1995, has enchanted audiences for a decade! In this book, the curious creatures who inhabit the...view details

06 The Fun Forest and the Rolling Hill

by Houko Takadono

This is the sixth book in the Fun Forest series. Once again, the four friends from Sky Blue Kindergarten head into the...view details

Barba and the Missing Hat

by Toshiko Kanzawa

illus. by Yuriko Yamawaki

Barba the duck offers to look after the hen's chicks and the mouse's children while their mothers go shopping. Together they have...view details

Barba the Duck Goes to Town

by Toshiko Kanzawa

illus. by Yuriko Yamawaki

Long-selling series first published in 1974 and now in its 85th printing. The author creates a character whose virtues will be immediately...view details

Barba’s Balloons

by Toshiko Kanzawa

illus. by Yuriko Yamawaki

When Barba hears that her friend Usako the rabbit is in hospital, she begins thinking of ways to cheer her up. First...view details

Barba’s Guest

by Toshiko Kanzawa

illus. by Yuriko Yamawaki

One day Barba gets a call. 'I've got something good. Can I come and show you?' Wondering who it can be, Barba...view details

Run and Pun, the Two Snowmen

by Houko Takadono

Every day, Run and Pun wear different hats and the jobs they do depend on the colours they choose. One day, neither...view details

The Adventures of Numbers

by Suzuka Miyashita

illus. by Hirokazu Miyazaki

Did you know that after dark, numbers come alive? The naughty numbers leap from the pages of books and run around the...view details