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第3回（1965年） award
Kaoruko Okano
おかの かおるこ
Okano Kaoruko
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1929-02-28 （Tokyo, Japan）
- 死没
- 2022-01-04 92歳
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Tokyo (birthplace) → Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture (stayed with family during WWII) → Kurohime, Nagano Prefecture (studio/residence)
経歴
- 職業
- Children's literature author, Scriptwriter, Editor, Illustrator
- 活動期間
- 1964年〜2013年
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chofu Girls' High School (now Den-en Chofu Gakuen) | — | — | — | 〜1945 | Japan |
| Tokyo Agricultural Education Specialized School, Women's Section | — | — | — | 〜1948 | Japan |
Chofu Girls' High School (now Den-en Chofu Gakuen)
期間:
〜1945
卒業年:
1945
国:
Japan
Tokyo Agricultural Education Specialized School, Women's Section
期間:
〜1948
卒業年:
1948
国:
Japan
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Prize | Tears of the Silver Sea Otter | — | Sankei (Sankei Shimbun) | winner |
| 1964 | NHK Children's Literature Encouragement Award | Tears of the Silver Sea Otter | — | NHK | winner |
| 1964 | Animal Protection Association Award | Tears of the Silver Sea Otter | — | Animal Protection Association | winner |
| 1965 | Noma Children's Literature Recommended Works Award | The Wildcat Siblings | — | Noma Cultural Foundation | winner |
| 1977 | Kodansha Publishing Culture Award | The Mysterious Umbrella Midori Found | — | Kodansha | winner |
Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Prize
1964
対象作品:
Tears of the Silver Sea Otter
主催:
Sankei (Sankei Shimbun)
結果:
winner
NHK Children's Literature Encouragement Award
1964
対象作品:
Tears of the Silver Sea Otter
主催:
NHK
結果:
winner
Animal Protection Association Award
1964
対象作品:
Tears of the Silver Sea Otter
主催:
Animal Protection Association
結果:
winner
Noma Children's Literature Recommended Works Award
1965
対象作品:
The Wildcat Siblings
主催:
Noma Cultural Foundation
結果:
winner
Kodansha Publishing Culture Award
1977
対象作品:
The Mysterious Umbrella Midori Found
主催:
Kodansha
結果:
winner
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Tears of the Silver Sea Otter
1964年 Children's literature 160ページA sea otter story set in the northern seas, notable for its animal-centered perspective and natural descriptions.
animalsnaturefriendship
The Wildcat Siblings
1965年 Children's literature 140ページDepicts adventures and growth of wildcat siblings; themes include nature conservation and family bonds.
familyadventurenature
The Mysterious Umbrella Midori Found
1977年 Children's literature 120ページA small tale about a child who encounters a mysterious umbrella; noted for its gentle prose and metaphorical elements.
wondergrowthimagination
Letters from the Mountain Cottage of the Forest Mice
2002年 Children's literature / Series 96ページOne volume in the notable 'Forest Mice' series, recounting small events and life in nature.
naturesmall communityeveryday discoveries
School Life under the Pacific War
1990年 Autobiographical 200ページAn autobiographical recollection of the author's school life during the Pacific War, valuable as a record of education and daily life in wartime.
wartime experienceeducationmemoir
全著作
- Tears of the Silver Sea Otter
- The Wildcat Siblings
- The Mysterious Umbrella Midori Found
- Letters from the Mountain Cottage of the Forest Mice
- School Life under the Pacific War
- Cats Have Their Own Way of Living
- Nature's Companions Who Call to Me
- The Forest Mice Exploration Team
- I Am a Stray Dog
- Memories of the Sea
翻案
- The World of Kaoruko Okano's Works — Text and Illustration (video, 2002)
作風・主題
- 文体
- gentle narrative voiceanimal-centered perspectivedetailed natural description based on observation
- 頻出モチーフ
- animalsnaturechildhood perspectivewarmth of small communities
評価・遺産
Over a long career she produced numerous children's books centered on animals and nature, including series works and autobiographical writings. She also illustrated her works and was active in multiple roles, earning recognition as a leading figure in Japanese children's literature.
資料所蔵先
- National Diet Library (authority/holdings)
- International authority data via VIAF / ISNI identifiers
大衆文化への影響
- She has been highly regarded in the field of children's literature and her works are popular in school libraries and read aloud sessions for children.
豆知識
- The businessman Shigeru Okano (岡野繁蔵) was her great-uncle.
- She sometimes created illustrations for her own books.
- She maintained a studio at Mount Kurohime and lived with cats.