Abstract

I'm "Leaf Orange." Out of all the oranges, I'm the only one with a magnificent leaf. Isn't that great? I'm the prettiest and most eye-catching. So naturally, I deserve to be placed on top. Hey, you ordinary oranges. You better make sure you make me stand out. That's how proud "Leaf Orange" was of having a leaf, but one day he lost his precious leaf in a flash, and was devastated! But then his fellow oranges taught him something important— Everyone has surely felt the longing to be "special" and the sadness of accepting "not being special." "Leaf Orange" may be selfish, but for some reason, he might become an endearing character...! This picture book makes you think about "what it means to be your true self." ■Highlights of this picture book - The orange's words and actions are funny! - The simple illustrations are cute! - You'll want to read it again and again!

Author’s Information

Kazuhito Kazeki was born in Tokyo in 1968. He is a picture book writer and translator. His major works include "Taiyo Matsuri" (East Press), "Happa Mikan" (Kosei Publishing), "Pshu~", "Oshare na Nonnon-san" (Iwasaki Shoten), "Kaijuujima no Natsuyasumi" (Poplar Publishing), "Nikkori Nikoniko", and "Waratta" (Kodansha). "Nagai Nagai Hebi no Hanashi" (Komine Shoten) has also been translated and published in France and Korea. His translated works include "Tori to Watashi" (Asunaro Shobo). Mao Yamaguchi was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1958. She is an illustrator and printmaker. She graduated from the Department of Painting at Tokyo Zokei University. She is active in a wide range of fields, including magazines, advertising, merchandise production, picture books, and illustrations. His major picture books include the "Waniwani" series (Fukuinkan Shoten), "Tenohira Mukashibanashi: Junisho no Hajimari" (Iwanami Shoten), "Kani no Shobai" and "Narita" (both published by Suzuki Shuppan), and "Nandemoya no Burari" (Kyoiku Gakugeki).