Abstract

In Japan, hand motion songs have long been popular among small children. This picture book is a collaboration of "Big Bus Song", a popular hand motion song in kindergartens, nursery schools and children's schools, and cute cloth pictures.
The animals, all good friends, get on a bright red bus and off they go! Some animals are falling asleep on the bus, and others are bumping into their neighbors on the bumpy road. Even those who do not know the songs can enjoy the story because the sheet music and how to play with hand motion attached at the end of this book.
This picture book will become a communication tool for parents and children from the age of zero, as they sing along with the story or learn the hand motion plays together. The size of this book is perfect for carrying around, and it is a safe picture book with rounded corners. We’d also like to draw your attention to the brightly, colorful fabric paintings by Smile Mama!
■Format: 189mm (top and bottom) x 160mm (left and right)

Author’s Information

Author: Yoshiko Kayama
Designer: Smile Mama