The Blue Reader

Gol, Gorn and Zola, the Talking Mice

by Kaori Komori

illus. by Tomoko Hirasawa

Gol, Gorn and Zola are three young mice who can speak human language—and that makes their lives anything but ordinary. Guided by their father’s wise saying, “Never lose yourself, and never lose your cheese,” they set off on a series of lively adventures: helping people in a cheese shop, sneaking into a ghost-calling gathering, and facing off against a fearsome rat-catcher. Told in three short stories, this warm and humorous fantasy celebrates cleverness, courage, and the joy of storytelling.

22 x 15 cm, 122 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published September 2025