A children's literary work about a wildcat appearing among city buildings, portraying the boundary between wonder and reality from a child's point of view. Its view of animals and its urban setting combine to expand the reader's imagination.

The wonder of a wildcat in a building makes everyday city life appear slightly changed.

Kaba-kun no Fune is a picture book written by Eriko Kishida and illustrated by Chiyoko Nakatani. In a flooded zoo, Kaba-kun's broad back becomes a boat for the other animals, turning a simple rainy-day episode into a gentle story of steadiness and care.

In a rainy zoo, Kaba-kun's back becomes the boat that helps everyone.

Ookina Kuma-san is recorded as the special-prize work associated with Toshihiko Tani at the Shogakukan Children's Publishing Culture Award. Seen against Tani's approachable style in children's illustration, it stands as a picture-book work centered on the presence of a large bear.

A warm picture-book work for children, shaped around the figure of a large bear.