Beyond the Ice

by Minako Kajiri

It’s the middle of winter and Little Rabitta’s younger brother, born in the summer, isn’t well. They need to take him to...view details

Blue Eyes, Black Eyes, Brown Eyes

by Satoshi Kako

Mary Blue Eyes, Taro Black Eyes and Babu Brown Eyes are playing together. They try scissors, paper, stone, hide and seek, and...view details

Buzzy the Honeybee

by Utako Yamada

Inspired by the author's carefree childhood days, this beautifully illustrated story book tells of Buzzy, a young honeybee who spends each day...view details

Cham the Tadpole

by Mayumi Takenaka

Cham the tadpole is looking forward to growing up. When he sees a beautiful shiny fish, he yearns to become a fish....view details

Chanting for Warmth

by Minako Mieda

On a bitterly cold day, Tomo-chan is making her way home with her shopping when she meets an owl who teaches her...view details

Come on in, Tabby Cat!

by Kyo Yamawaki

illus. by Akira Odagiri

When Tabby Cat and Black Cat were playing skipping rope, Siamese Cat barged into them and made them tumble down. Tabby Cat...view details

Crane, Crane

by Fumiko Takeshita

Every morning a little boy watches a crane on its way to work, lifting girders on a building site, helping move a...view details

Creeping into the Forest

by Kiyoko Murata

illus. by Kumiko Kondo

The animals want to help their sick friends, but the only way they know is to take them to the deepest, darkest...view details

Desk is Desk

by Taro Gomi

Filled with Taro Gomi’s unmistakable illustrations and unique characters, this brand new picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator is the simple tale...view details

Dragon Gondola

by Haluka Tachibana

Carried by a buoyant, chant-like refrain, a dragon gathers the Seven Lucky Gods and sets sail across rolling seas towards a distant...view details

Enoden Tankoro

by Kyoko Kurabe

Sho and his grandpa have taken a trip to Fujisawa station, where they’ll be getting on the Tankoro, a single electric car...view details

Everyone’s a Skeleton

by Hiroko Tanaka

illus. by Yasuo Tanaka

This colourful and thought-provoking picture book introduces readers to a number of skeletons. They play skipping, play on the slide, play on...view details

Find Them All! 100 Monkeys

by Masayuki Sebe

100 cheeky monkeys always do everything together, especially when they're hungry. Join the hungry, cheeky monkeys as they search for food, take...view details

Fixing the Road Together

by Fumiko Takeshita

illus. by Mamoru Suzuki

Watch the entire process of a bumpy road getting fixed by hard-working workmen. Lots of special trucks, dumpers and rollers are involved,...view details

Fly, Rest, Think

by Taro Gomi

Another characteristically bold and bright picture book from prolific and award-winning author-illustrator Taro Gomi. A little bird flits through the trees, pausing...view details

Friends in the Garden

by Yayoi Ono

In the corner of the garden sit two flower pots, one tall and one wide. Nobody pays much attention to them, but...view details

Going to the Sea in Summer

by Rintaro Uchida

illus. by Yasunari Murakami

It's the hottest summer in centuries--- even the rocks are perspiring. Under the burning sun, the bear, fox and raccoon wonder what...view details

Granny Bo-Peep

by Maki Sasaki

Ryo’s off for a walk with his grandma – but naughty grandma keeps on disappearing! First, she’s hiding among the mannequins in...view details

Gunan and the Monster

by Ichinnorov Ganbaatar

translated by Noriko Tsuda

illus. by Baasansuren Bolormaa

Three-year-old Gunan might only be small, but he sure is strong, and there's no way he's letting the three-eyed monster that has...view details

Hearts Beating Fast

by Tae Takegami

From the rooster greeting dawn with a loud call, to the chrysalis about to become a butterfly, creatures everywhere are filled with...view details