Abstract

Warm your heart and body by the fireplace

◆A quiet and gentle winter story by popular picture book author Hayashi Kirin and illustrator eto
◆Feel the warmth of the fireplace flames, the stillness and beauty of the snow, and the hope of a morning of departure
◆Also makes a great winter gift!

In a northern field where snow is falling, various guests on their journeys arrive at Mr. Owl's hotel. Take a moment to relax your heart and body by the warm fireplace--a quiet and gentle story that lets you feel the warmth of the flickering flames, the stillness and beauty of the snow, and the hope of a morning of departure. A poetic story by Kirin Hayashi, author of many popular works such as "The Second Villain" (Chiisai Shobo) and "Sunny Spot" (Mitsumura Educational Books), and illustrations by eto, whose illustrations have a unique texture created using the risograph technique. A picture book that allows you to enjoy a relaxing and healing time, and is also perfect as a winter gift.

Author’s Information

Kirin Hayashi is a poet, picture book and children's story writer, translator, and lyricist. She creates diverse works with a unique perspective full of poetic sentiment. She is the 4th National Poetry Boxing Champion. Her picture book "Hidamari" (Mitsumura Educational Books) won the 66th Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award Sankei Shimbun Prize, and "Midori no Hoshi" (Doshinsha) won the 6th Children's Pen Award Picture Book Prize. Her works include the poetry picture book "Daikira/Skip" (Kosei Publishing) and the fable picture book "The Second Villain" (Chiisai Shobo), among many others.

eto is a picture book author and illustrator. She loves observing nature and beautiful color schemes. She wants to convey "the joy of living on Earth." She won the Pinpoint Gallery Picture Book Competition Grand Prize and was a BCBF2021 finalist. Her picture books include "Haru to Sumire" (Kaiseisha) and "La notte del Puff Puff" (kirakira EDIZIONI/The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf 2025 selection).