Abstract

Students from the school of witchcraft race to the finish line. Benten Kumo no Jo uses the "Cat's Cradle" technique, Gama no Aburadayu uses his special "Frog Jump" technique, and Sumizome Sakurako leaps across the valley with a flick of her hairpin, "Sakurabashi." Then, Inumaru Pochibukuro unleashes the magic technique "Inukodama"! The four students from the school of witchcraft compete using their unique magic techniques, creating a hilarious race. The winner's prize is a flying fan of "Daitengu" on Mount Tengu, the finish line. Enjoy the beautiful, detailed illustrations and worldview of Fujikawa Tomoko, who specializes in old-fashioned themes.

Author’s Information

Tomoko Fujikawa Born in Osaka.
He won the 24th Kodansha Picture Book Newcomer Award for "Munsha Musha Warrior."
His picture books include "Bravo! Konsuke" and "Where Am I? Picture Search for Japanese Toys" (both published by Kodansha), "Bonboramin" and "May I Become Seven Tomorrow" (both published by Iwasaki Shoten), and the "Edo Shops" series (Holp Publishing).