Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2010
May 2010
Kaisei-Sha was again exhibiting at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, held in Italy between 23rd and 26th March. The atmosphere at the fair was really buzzing, with publishers and illustrators from all over the world in attendance. We were delighted to welcome everyone who made it to our stall ? where a few books really captured the imagination of guests. Amongst the picture books, 'Little Book' was a real standout, thanks to its interesting concept - the book is about being a book - and charming illustrations. Amongst the children’s books, 'I’m an African Giraffe' was the main head turner. This lovely book is packed with gentle humour, and tells the story of two pen pals who have yet to meet. Thank you to everyone who came to see us. We look forward to seeing old and new friends alike next year in Bologna.
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| Little Book by Kanayo Sugiyama 26 x 19 cm, 32 pages Full-colour illustrations |
I'm an African Giraffe by Megumi Iwasa illus. by Jun Takabatake 22 x 16 cm, 102 pages Black-and-white illustrations |
The Wolf King wins the Japan Picture Book Award!
May 2010
We are delighted to announce that 'The Wolf King', a Kaisei-Sha publication, has won the prestigious 15th All-Japan Picture Book Award run by the Japan School Library Association. 'The Wolf King' is the fourth book in a series following the adventures of a silly, shy little wolf - this time around, he accidentally manages to become King of a thousand wolves. The illustrations are strikingly unique - the double page spread of a thousand wolf subjects is particularly well composed. Congratulations to the author, Yuichi Kimura and the illustrator, Seizo Tashima!
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The Wolf King |
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| The Wolf's Feast by Yuichi Kimura illus. by Seizo Tashima 24×28 cm, 32 pages Full-colour illustrations |
The Wolf's Friend by Yuichi Kimura illus. by Seizo Tashima 24×28 cm, 32 pages Full-colour illustrations |
The Wolf's Secret by Yuichi Kimura illus. by Seizo Tashima 24×28 cm, 32 pages Full-colour illustrations |
A New Series by Bestselling Picture Book Author!
May 2010
The “Open up! Open up” series of baby picture books by Hiroyuki Arai - now the favourites of a whole generation of young children - is now to be joined by an exciting new series by the author/illustration: the Find it! Find it! picture books. In 'Where are You Hiding?', children are hidden in trees and behind rock, and the reader has to find them. 'Which Hand is It In?' takes the game of hiding something in one or other hand and making the other player guess, and expresses it in book form. These are wonderful books to read to young children, as each page offers a new chance to Find it! Find it! together.
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| NEW!Where are You Hiding? by Hiroyuki Arai 18 x 13 cm, 19 pages Full-colour illustrations |
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Which Hand is It In? by Hiroyuki Arai 18 x 13 cm, 19 pages Full-colour illustration |
The Mole Bus: Well on its Way to Great Sales!
May 2010
'The Mole Bus' is a wonderful new picture book from Masahiko Sato and Masumi Uchino, the team behind “Pythagora Switch”, a popular TV programme for children shown on national broadcaster NHK. The Mole Bus trundles along the Mole Bus route, in Underground Town, regular as clockwork. But then, all of a sudden, something shoots up from the ground….The cute-as-pie illustrations from Sato and Uchino fit in perfectly with the warmth-filled story - and its sales are certainly testament to its popularity with all children. With a reprint ordered just five days after the book’s first print, this is certainly one to watch!
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NEW! The Mole Bus by Masahiko Sato and Masumi Uchino 19 x 26 cm, 32 pages Full-colour illustrations |
