Abstract

The long winter is over, and a light pops up at the entrance to the forest subway! "We've been waiting!" The creatures eagerly descend underground to find themselves in the sprawling mole station! "Hey, it's been a while!" The creatures that had been hibernating are gathering in droves. Brrrrr...! "The mole train's spring awakening will depart shortly!" The destination is a surprise until arrival. The mole driver skillfully uses his large hands to move freely forward and backward. With his excellent sense of smell, he can sniff out scents from afar and easily navigates the labyrinthine underground tunnels. The passengers are delighted with the unique underground hospitality, such as the mole cricket chorus and shopping near the station where ants work. Now, the train journey is finally reaching its climax! Are you all ready? Fluffy, fluffy, fluffy... bang! What awaited the underground train when it emerged above ground...? The long-awaited fifth installment in the popular series of vehicle picture books by Motoyasu Keiji!

Author’s Information

Born in Tokyo in 1985. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Design and Information. Alumna of the picture book workshop "Atosaki Juku".
Her works include "Shingo Kyodai no Nichiyoubi" (Ehonjuku Publishing), "Elephant Bus" (Shogakukan), "Gunma-chan Tanuki Onsen e Yuku" (Kodansha), "Tsubame Koukuu", "Poppo Koukuu", "Karugamo Yuuransen", and "Risu Taxi" (all published by Kosei Publishing).