Новинки Акико Миякоси

Необыкновенная книжка-картинка, получившая главный приз на японском конкурсе детской литературы.

Зимним утром папа девочки Кикко уходит к бабушке, чтобы разгрести выпавший за ночь снег. Но вот незадача: он забыл дома мамин пирог! Чтобы бабушка не осталась без угощения, Кикко отправляется вслед за папой в заснеженный лес и вдруг попадает на таинственное чаепитие...

Эта по-японски выверенная и лаконичная сказка подарит малышам и их родителям ощущение зимнего чуда, а завораживающие иллюстрации помогут с головой погрузиться в красивый и поэтичный мир, созданный автором.

As this evocative picture book begins, a little boy is excited about a trip to the beach with his parents planned for the following day. But a bad storm is coming, and he has started to worry they won't be able to go. He watches as the sky grows darker through the afternoon. His mother and father close the shutters and bring the potted plants indoors. Then the storm arrives. ?All through dinner, the rain beats hard against the shutters. The wind howls and blows, ? the boy says. ?I try not to be scared.? At bedtime, he thinks, ?I wish I had a ship with big propellers that would spin stronger winds to drive the storm away.? While asleep, his wish becomes his dream, and he manages to blow away the dark clouds with his imaginary vessel. Then, to his delight, when he awakens, he finds his dream of clear blue skies has come true.

Author and illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi uses spare text and black-and-white drawings to echo the tension and uncertainty a child feels when encountering severe weather. The boy knows he is safe, yet danger is near. When he faces his fear in his dream, he becomes empowered by having conquered it. This is a perfect book for a quiet storytime on a rainy day. It would also work for launching conversations about fears, particularly those that are nature related, or as the impetus for children's own imaginary stories of how they could be courageous and save the day.

When a young girl named Kikko realizes her father has forgotten the pie he was supposed to bring to Grandma's house, she offers to try and catch him as he makes his way through the woods. She hurriedly follows her father's footprints in the snow and happens upon a large house she has never seen before. Curious, Kikko peers through the window, when she is startled by a small lamb wearing a coat and carrying a purse. Even more surprising, the lamb speaks, asking her in a kind voice, ?Are you here for the tea party Suddenly, Kikko realizes her trip through the woods has turned into something magical.

Award-winning author and illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi has beautifully crafted an original fairy tale picture book that will delight and enchant. The unique visual presentation features mostly black-and-white art with the occasional use of red or yellow to help guide readers through the pages. Kikko's blend of courage and reticence along with her inquisitive nature makes her a character children will relate to, and the many unexpected twists and turns of her adventure keep the intrigue growing. The ambiguous ending --- in which it is not clear whether Kikko imagined the tea party or if the animals simply disappeared back into the woods --- provides a terrific opportunity for children to weigh in on what they think happened. This book also could launch classroom conversations about children's own experiences of being trusted with big responsibilities.

Momo´s very first piano recital i about to begin an she´s a litlle nervou. Suddenly, a small mouse appears to invite Momo to her own show. The girl will discover a surprising world where a new audience will make her feel at home. A book filled with emotions and magnificent ilustrations.


El primer concierto de piano de Momo está a punto de empezar, y ella está algo nerviosa. De pronto, una ratoncita aparece para invitarla a su propia función. Momo descubrirá un mundo insólito donde un nuevo público la hará sentir como en casa. Un libro pleno de emociones magníficamente ilustrado.