Best Selling Books by Akiko Miyakoshi

A beguiling, quietly magical appreciation of life’s little pleasures. Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He’s a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy. This charming collection of three short stories — perfect for emerging readers — illustrated in Miyakoshi’s signature soft monochrome palette, celebrates enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful.

Akiko Miyakoshi’s enchanting new book explores how it feels to harbor a secret dream. People from all over the world come and go at the gracious innkeeper’s little hotel, some even becoming friends over the years. Only, sometimes, the innkeeper feels the desire to travel far away himself. He longs to pack a big bag and journey from one unfamiliar town to another. He imagines stopping to visit his friends. And having wonderful and unexpected experiences. The innkeeper continues to go about his daily routine at his hotel. But, someday, he is sure, he will explore the world. For every child — and adult — who yearns for what lies beyond the horizon.

A gentle, dreamlike tale about heading home in the night. A mother rabbit carries her young bunny home through the dark, quiet streets. The lights are on in many of the animal neighborsê windows, so the bunny can see, hear and smell whatês happening inside: a pie being pulled out of the oven, a party, a goodbye hug. When they reach home, the father rabbit tucks the bunny into bed. But the bunny continues to wonder about the neighborsê activities. –Are the party guests saying goodnight?” Will the one saying goodbye –take the last train home?” Until finally, the tired bunny falls asleep. The perfect story for the end of the day.

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 is worried they won't be able to go. He watches as the sky grows darker through the afternoon. Then the storm arrives! At bedtime, with the storm raging, he huddles under the covers to muffle the frightening sounds of the howling wind and driving rain, and soon, worry and disappointment give way to slumber and dreams. Can the mighty ship in his imagination sail him to blue skies by morning? An everyday experience reaches new heights in this rich, childÕs-eye view of plans foiled by weather. The evocative charcoal illustrations and spare text bring to life this story of anticipation, disappointment and natureÕs might. The Storm is the perfect book for quiet storytime on a gray, rainy day.

Kikko sets out after her father with a forgotten pie for Grandma. When she arrives at a strange house in the wintry woods, a peek in the window reveals that the footprints Kikko had been following did not belong to her father at all, but to a bear in a long coat and hat! Alice in Wonderland meets Little Red Riding Hood in this charmed tale.

An enchanting new story from Akiko Miyakoshi. It’s Momo's first piano recital. As she nervously waits to play, she tells herself, “I’ll be okay … I’ll be okay …” Then she hears a voice nearby saying, “I’ll be okay … I’ll be okay …” It’s a mouseling, also nervous about her first performance! Momo follows her backstage, where she’s amazed to discover a miniature mouse theater. Momo accompanies her new friend on piano, and the mouse audience is so appreciative. Except, suddenly, she discovers — it’s not a mouse audience at all! Sometimes a bit of magic can make all the difference!

Beloved creator Akiko Miyakoshi follows the journey of a serendipitous friendship in this warm, comforting picture book. Tom and Momo both recently moved to the same apartment building, but they have not met. Though they each long for a new friend to play with, they are never in the same place at the same time. Tom is on the bus as Momo rides by on a bicycle. Tom's family has just arrived at the restaurant as Momo's is leaving after finishing their meal. But then, on Christmas Eve, Tom notices a girl wearing yellow, just like him, while waiting in line to buy a Christmas cake. Later, Momo notices a boy wearing yellow, just like her. Will this be the day the two finally meet? This heartwarming picture book by bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi perfectly captures the joy of making a new friend. Children will delight as the anticipation builds with each turn of the page, hoping that the two will find each other at last! Fans of Akiko Miyakoshi - whose books have twice been named best illustrated books of the year by The New York Times/New York Public Library - will enjoy settling in with the cozy, atmospheric scenes in this book. With its Christmastime setting and charming story, it's sure to become a holiday classic.

Una madre conejita y su conejito están de camino a casa en la noche oscura. El joven conejito reflexiona sobre las actividades de sus vecinos en sus hogares, se pregunta sobre las vistas, los olores y los sonidos que provienen de los vecinos que van a su noche. Cuando llegan a casa, el padre conejo mete al conejito en la cama mientras disfruta de las comodidades de la noche en la ciudad.

"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."--

Los secretos que oculta el bosque son revelados por una de las grandes ilustradoras japonesas de nuestros días. Una historia onírica, absolutamente mágica, para soñar y ser transportados a la tierra de los cuentos de hadas, donde todo es posible. Una mañana, la pequeña Kiko se despierta y, al mirar por la ventana, descubre que todo está cubierto de un hermoso manto blanco. Su papá se fue muy temprano al otro lado del bosque para ayudar a la abuela a limpiar el techo. ¡Pero olvidó llevarse consigo el rico pastel especialmente preparado para ella! Por ello, Kiko ha decidido llevar el pastel ella sola. Sale de su casa y sigue las huellas dejadas por su papá en la nieve. A lo lejos divisa una figura que viste un abrigo negro. ¿Es su papá? Muy pronto, esta niña vivirá una extraña aventura, la cual parece salida de un sueño. Akiko Miyakoshi Autor Ilustrador Estudió Comunicación visual y diseño en la Universidad de Musachino, Japón. En 2009, luego de una estancia en Berlín, comenzó su carrera como autora e ilustradora de libros para niños. Su primer libro fue Typhoon Comes, el cual obtuvo el favor de la crítica y el público. La merienda en el bosque recibió el Gran Premio para Libros Ilustrados que otorga la Asociación de Libros Escolares de Japón. Actualmente vive y trabaja en Tokio.

CALA LA NOTTE, LE FINESTRE SI ILLUMINANO. COSA C'È DI PIÙ BELLO DI TORNARE A CASA IN BRACCIO ALLA MAMMA? Mamma coniglio e il suo piccolo camminano verso casa. Nella via tranquilla i negozi stanno chiudendo, nell'aria si spande il profumo di una torta appena sfornata, un telefono squilla e i suoni di una festa li raggiungono: tante possibili storie da immaginare, tra il sonno e la veglia. La strada verso casa di notte è un'esperienza magica da rivivere a occhi chiusi, sotto le coperte, appena prima di addormentarsi.

« Je n'ai pas encore sommeil. Je me suis bien amusé aujourd'hui. Le restaurant ferme, la librairie aussi. La nuit tombe, tout est tranquille. Il n'y a plus personne dans les rues...» Sur le chemin du retour à la maison, un petit lapin, dans les bras de sa maman, observe sa ville. Il voit à travers les fenêtres des maisons que chacun s'affaire différemment. Et ensuite, quand il est couché, il s'interroge : Est-ce que tout le monde est maintenant dans sa maison et dans son lit ? Mais surtout, il imagine...

Des gens du monde entier vont et viennent dans le petit hôtel du héros de cet album. Il aime les rencontrer et beaucoup deviennent même ses amis. Seulement, parfois, quand il s'endort la nuit, le désir de voyager à son tour monte en lui. Il rêve de faire ses bagages et de se déplacer où bon lui semble, d'une ville à l'autre. Il imagine s'arrêter pour rendre visite à des amis et vivre des expériences merveilleuses et inattendues. Aujourd'hui, tous ont besoin de lui à son hôtel, mais un jour, il en est certain, il explorera le monde...