Valley of Cherry Blossoms

by Yoko Tomiyasu

illus. by Mariko Matsunari

A man finds himself in a mysterious valley where the cherry blossoms are already in full bloom despite it not yet being spring. Hearing voices raised in song, he approaches the trees to find a blossom-viewing party in full swing. Everyone there is an ogre, but that doesn’t stop him from joining in the festivities. The romantic illustrations in this charming picture book perfectly capture the dreamy beauty of cherry blossom in full bloom.

26 x 22 cm, 32 pages, Full-colour illustrations
First published February 2020