Abstract

The story is told from a little girl’s perspective. She is aware of the things she can and cannot do at her age. She can’t go outside and wander unattended. She does not have a loud voice with which to greet others. She can’t sleep alone at night. But she is determined to do all of these things when she gets older. One day, she has a fight with a friend...


Chiaki Okada’s soft and warm illustrations perfectly express the mannerisms and expressions of a young child. Mari Kasai opens a window into the world of a child’s mind with her simple yet meaningful words.
Parents will see a reflection of their lives with their own children in this book.

Author’s Information

KASAI Mari was born in Hokkaido. She is an illustrator and author of children’s books. she is famous for her animal illustrations and for writing stories that explore children’s subtle feelings. She has published more than 100 books in Japan.
OKADA Chiaki was born in Osaka. She is an illustrator and author of children's books. Her illustrations were selected to be exhibited at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2010. Her art is gentle and calming.