Okinawa Bookstore Grand Prize
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Edition 7 (2021) runner-up grand prize
Noriko Kudoh
くどう のりこ
Kudō Noriko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1970-03-10 （Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- picture book author, manga artist, essayist, illustrator
- Active Years
- 1999-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design
Country:
Japan
After graduating from junior college, worked in art at Tokyo Disneyland for about 2.5 years.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Okinawa Bookstore Award — Picture Book Category (Runner-up) | — | — | Okinawa Bookstore Award | 準大賞 |
Okinawa Bookstore Award — Picture Book Category (Runner-up)
Organization:
Okinawa Bookstore Award
Result:
準大賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Koban Tour Kabushikigaisha
1999 picture bookKudoh's debut picture book, published as her first creative children's book.
playfulnesschildren's humor
Noraneko Gundan: Bread Factory
2012 picture bookA volume in the Noraneko Gundan series; mischievous stray cats cause chaotic but comical trouble at a bread factory.
mischieffriendshiphumor
Noraneko Gundan: Choo-choo Train
2014 picture bookA transportation-themed entry in the series; also released in a large-format edition.
adventurevehiclescompanionship
Noraneko Gundan: The Sushi Shop
2015 picture bookThe stray cats create commotion and slapstick at a sushi shop.
foodcomedy
Piyopiyo series
2003 picture bookA picture book series starring small chicks; published in multiple volumes.
growing upfamily
Bibliography
- Koban Tour Kabushikigaisha (1999)
- Orauu-chan (2000)
- Orauu-chan and the Magic House (2001)
- Senshu-chan and Uotto-chan (2001)
- Piyopiyo: Supermarket (2003)
- Noraneko Gundan: Bread Factory (2012)
- Noraneko Gundan: Choo-choo Train (2014)
- Noraneko Gundan: The Sushi Shop (2015)
- Noraneko Gundan: Flying in the Sky (2016)
- Noraneko Gundan: Ice Country (2017)
- Noraneko Gundan and the Monster at the End of the Sea (2018)
- Noraneko Gundan: Curry Rice (2019)
- Noraneko Gundan: Baking Pizza (2024)
Adaptations
- Noraneko Gundan comics (comic releases, merchandise, exhibitions)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- simple, easy-to-read line drawingshumorous, brisk narrative stylechild-friendly composition
- Recurring Motifs
- mischievous animal charactersstories centered on food and vehiclesslapstick group antics
Legacy
Known for the popular Noraneko Gundan series, which surpassed 3.5 million copies in total circulation as of November 2024. Her original art exhibitions, touring shows, merchandise and collaborations have had broad influence on children's culture.
Archives
- National Diet Library (holds works)
In Popular Culture
- Collaboration goods with the Chiba Lotte Marines (2025)
- Noraneko Gundan exhibition (national tour, total attendance approx. 200,000)
Trivia
- She is a fan of the local professional baseball team, the Chiba Lotte Marines.
- As of November 2024, the Noraneko Gundan series has sold about 3.5 million copies in total.
- Held a 20th-anniversary exhibition for her picture-book career in 2019, which toured nationwide.