Yuji Okushi is an author-illustrator renowned for his uniquely creative picture books, including ‘Pete the Shopping Street’ and ‘The Mountain God’s Giant Lunchbox’. We’re delighted to announce the release of a new title from him: The Endless Proverb Story
The story focuses on a child who has grown up doing little but sleep, but now, finally, he gets up and sets off to deliver something to his grandma and grandpa. The text of the story is creating by connecting Japanese proverbs and idioms. Okushi uses 50 proverbs in total, weaving them into a story along with his characteristic illustrations. The entire picture book is reminiscent of a traditional picture scroll, with a distinctively Japanese feel.