じぶんの星 by 吉田とし is a work for young readers that draws courage, kindness, and imagination from events close to a child’s point of view. Its clear storytelling and lingering aftertaste give it lasting appeal.

じぶんの星 is an award-winning work that brings together the mood of its time and the inner lives of people.

Granny’s Airplane is a story for young readers about an elderly woman skilled at knitting who is inspired by a butterfly’s wings and creates a magical shawl. Ordinary handiwork turns into a flight into the sky, giving the story a bright sense of wonder and freedom.

おばあさんのひこうき is an award-winning work that brings together the mood of its time and the inner lives of people.