Abstract

BonBon and Papa live inside an old vacuum cleaner. They are building a house using the 'interesting items' that the vacuum cleaner sucks up. One day, however, the vacuum cleaner breaks down, and BonBon and Papa are carried off somewhere. Suddenly, a light shines in, but what lies beyond? It is a world is full of mysteries and wonders and that no one had ever before seen! This is the first work published in Japan by the author, who debuted as a picture book author in Spain.　

Author’s Information

Born in Shizuoka Prefecture. Graduated from Tama Art University, majoring in printmaking, Department of Painting, and studied copperplate printing. After working as a 3D designer at a game company, he became a freelance designer and produced many illustrations, copperplate prints, animations, etc. Received the special jury award in the picture book category at the 10th Takei Takeo Memorial Japan Children's Picture Awards for ``Bonbon in the Cleaning Room.'' His Spanish-language picture books include ``EL CASTILLO SIN SOL'' (written by José Sanabria, published by Thule Ediciones) and ``El puente del rey'' (written by José Sanabria, published by Editorial El Ateneo). This is the first picture book to be published in Japan.