Abstract

What lies beyond "fear"?
A quirky world by Tomomi Higashi that embraces courage!
Popular picture book author Tomomi Higashi, who humorously depicts the nuances of the human heart, portrays the courage to step into a new world, set against the backdrop of a festival.


Little Rabbit longs to go to the festival, but is scared.
Suddenly, Kappa-chan appears and takes Little Rabbit to the festival!
There are many people there, and music passed down from ancient times is playing.
It's scary, but it also makes you curious. Will Little Rabbit be able to enjoy the festival?

Full of quirky things that tickle the heart!
A book that will make you smile, showcasing the full world of Tomomi Hikatsu.

Author’s Information

Born in Nagano Prefecture. Copperplate engraver and picture book author. After graduating from Tama Art University, she began creating copperplate engravings after working for a design company. In 1998, she was selected for the Bologna Children's Book Fair. In 2014, she won the 19th Japan Picture Book Award for "Today is Maracas Day" (Fukuinkan Shoten). Her many other works include "Mr. Fuwafuwa is a Yarn Shop Owner" and "The Drum" (Fukuinkan Shoten), "Pero's Job" (Shogakukan), "That Girl" (both from Bronze Shinsha), "Chicken Kangoo" and "Sweet Potato" (both from Koguma Publishing).