Yamanashi

Books selected by the Japan Library Association

This work is famous for its mysterious phrases such as ``Krambon wa Kapukapu Warattayo''.
It depicts the world of the riverbed where the crab brothers live.
A kingfisher catches a fish, and a yamanashi falls...
The cycle of life that unfolds at the bottom of the valley.

A gem of a short story that represents Kenji Miyazawa's work and has been published in textbooks.
The world of the riverbed where crabs live is beautifully depicted in pale colors, transporting readers to a fantastical world.

[Profile]
Illustration: Kazuo Kawakami
Born in Hokkaido in 1959. Graduated from Hokkaido Designer Academy.
After working at a design company, became independent. Active in magazines, book bindings, advertisements, etc.
The picture book ``Long Bones' Journey'' (written by Motoko Matsuda, published by Kodansha) won the 2018 Japan Children's Book Research Association Works Award and the 2019 Child Welfare Culture Award.
Other picture books include ``Let's grow and play with apple picture book'' (Hiroo Koike/ed., Nobunkyo), ``Let's make and play with plant dyeing picture book'' (Kazuki Yamazaki/ed. with Nobunkyo), and ``Mountain Feast: Acorn Tree'' (Yoko Yunoki/Bun Rironsha).

●Art materials used: Acrylic gouache/Paper: Watercolor paper (Watson)

[Publication date] October 13, 2006