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The Neverending Book

by Naoki Matayoshi, Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

Translated by Kendall Heitzman ...

A runaway bestseller in Japan, The Neverending Book is both a standout illustrated fable and a love letter to books.An aged, near-blind, book-loving king sends two of his subjects out into the world to learn about unusual and magical books. One year later, they return to tell the whimsical, tender, and touching stories they’ve learned.Among them are: a book that runs faster than a cheetah, a pair ... Read more

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A runaway bestseller in Japan, The Neverending Book is both a standout illustrated fable and a love letter to books.An aged, near-blind, book-loving king sends two of his subjects out into the world to learn about unusual and magical books. One year later, they return to tell the whimsical, tender, and touching stories they’ve learned.Among them are: a book that runs faster than a cheetah, a pair
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That's Not Fair

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

Being a kid in an adult’s world can be a challenge, especially when so many things seem unfair!Why can’t a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? And why do adults say, “Not right now!” right when kids want to play?! In this humorous picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be ... Read more

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Being a kid in an adult’s world can be a challenge, especially when so many things seem unfair!Why can’t a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? And why do adults say, “Not right now!” right when kids want to play?! In this humorous picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be
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The Boring Book

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year**The Boring Book is a humorous picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy.As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor.This exploration of boredom from acclaimed author-illustrator ... Read more

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A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year**The Boring Book is a humorous picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy.As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor.This exploration of boredom from acclaimed author-illustrator
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From Memen to Mori

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

Meet Memen, the calm and collected older sister, and Mori, the curious younger brother. When Mori asks big questions like, “What is the meaning of life?,” how does big sis Memen respond? Through humorous and tender moments, the two siblings teach that sometimes, the answer to life is less complex than we think. ... Read more

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Meet Memen, the calm and collected older sister, and Mori, the curious younger brother. When Mori asks big questions like, “What is the meaning of life?,” how does big sis Memen respond? Through humorous and tender moments, the two siblings teach that sometimes, the answer to life is less complex than we think.
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There Must Be More Than That!

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

From the creator of The Boring Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's BookShinsuke Yoshitake is back with a witty, thought-provoking picture book for our times.There Must Be More Than That! is all about perspective, and wading past the bad to embrace the possibility of good.• A thoughtful and laugh-out-loud exploration into an uncertain ever after• Empowers readers to ch... ... Read more

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From the creator of The Boring Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's BookShinsuke Yoshitake is back with a witty, thought-provoking picture book for our times.There Must Be More Than That! is all about perspective, and wading past the bad to embrace the possibility of good.• A thoughtful and laugh-out-loud exploration into an uncertain ever after• Empowers readers to ch...
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I Can Explain

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

A laugh-out-loud picture book about bad habits from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake.Nose picking? Nail biting? Wiping dirty hands on clothes? Before you call them "bad manners," consider the compelling reasons that may be behind these behaviors. For instance, jumping on the bed is great practice for when the road becomes a trampoline! Not being able to sit still ... Read more

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A laugh-out-loud picture book about bad habits from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake.Nose picking? Nail biting? Wiping dirty hands on clothes? Before you call them "bad manners," consider the compelling reasons that may be behind these behaviors. For instance, jumping on the bed is great practice for when the road becomes a trampoline! Not being able to sit still
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I Can Open It for You

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

From acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake comes a humorous picture book about the empowering possibilities of growing up and a child's imagination!Akira has a problem: He is too small to open packages by himself. He still needs grown-ups to help him.But one day, perhaps one day soon, he'll be able to open so many things without anyone's help—and not just packages. When that time comes, ... Read more

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From acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake comes a humorous picture book about the empowering possibilities of growing up and a child's imagination!Akira has a problem: He is too small to open packages by himself. He still needs grown-ups to help him.But one day, perhaps one day soon, he'll be able to open so many things without anyone's help—and not just packages. When that time comes,
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The Boring Book

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year**The Boring Book is a humorous picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy.As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor.This exploration of boredom from acclaimed author-illustrator ... Read more

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A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year**The Boring Book is a humorous picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy.As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor.This exploration of boredom from acclaimed author-illustrator
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I Can Be Anything

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

A laugh-out-loud guessing game bedtime book!It's time for bed, but Natsumi has a brilliant idea, even better than going to sleep: She'll pretend to be something and Mom will guess what she is! Ready?Is she a caterpillar?An arrow sign?An upside-down bug?Take your best guess, then laugh along with Natsumi and her mom as they play a pre-bedtime game of charades full of silliness and surprises!• A ... Read more

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A laugh-out-loud guessing game bedtime book!It's time for bed, but Natsumi has a brilliant idea, even better than going to sleep: She'll pretend to be something and Mom will guess what she is! Ready?Is she a caterpillar?An arrow sign?An upside-down bug?Take your best guess, then laugh along with Natsumi and her mom as they play a pre-bedtime game of charades full of silliness and surprises!• A
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I Won't Give Up My Rubber Band

by Shinsuke Yoshitake ...

An everyday object (the endlessly versatile rubber band) becomes an invitation to imagine new possibilities in the latest laugh-out-loud picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake!What can you do with a rubber band? You can do everyday things, like keep it close when you sleep or bring it along at bath time. And you can do exciting, unexpected things, like use it to bungee ... Read more

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An everyday object (the endlessly versatile rubber band) becomes an invitation to imagine new possibilities in the latest laugh-out-loud picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake!What can you do with a rubber band? You can do everyday things, like keep it close when you sleep or bring it along at bath time. And you can do exciting, unexpected things, like use it to bungee
... Read more

The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

The beloved Japanese bestseller about a magical restaurant that will nourish your soul

by Yuta Takahashi ...

Translated by Cat Anderson ...

***NOW ALSO AVAILABLE! The second book the series: The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen*“Wonderful . . . A cozy, emotional gem . . . Each chapter is a quiet, healing moment, filled with food, memory and the comfort of cats.” —The Seattle TimesYour table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite ... Read more

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***NOW ALSO AVAILABLE! The second book the series: The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen*“Wonderful . . . A cozy, emotional gem . . . Each chapter is a quiet, healing moment, filled with food, memory and the comfort of cats.” —The Seattle TimesYour table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite
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The Second Chance Convenience Store

A Novel

Translated by Janet Hong ...

by Kim Ho-Yeon ...

"It’s easy to see why this quick and endearing read was so popular in Korea and beyond; U.S. readers are in for a treat." — Library JournalIn this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of ... Read more

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"It’s easy to see why this quick and endearing read was so popular in Korea and beyond; U.S. readers are in for a treat." — Library JournalIn this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of
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