{"product_id":"little-shrew-by-akiko-miyakoshi-japanese-edition-395806","title":"Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi - Japanese Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Shrew is the Japanese-language original of Akiko Miyakoshi's illustrated book, published by Kaisei-sha in November 2022. Told across three short chapters, it follows a diligent shrew going about her orderly daily routine, her quiet aspirations, and the small frictions and friendships that unsettle and enrich her days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is longer and more narrative than Miyakoshi's earlier picture books, sitting closer to an illustrated early-reader. The English translation, also titled Little Shrew, was released by Kids Can Press in June 2024 and won the 2024 New York Times\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Japanese-language edition of an award-winning illustrated book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree connected chapters following one small, industrious character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed pencil illustrations throughout by Akiko Miyakoshi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectable alongside the English edition for bilingual family libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 21cm x 16cm, 71 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Akiko Miyakoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50881957789935,"sku":"978-4-03-439580-6","price":57.03,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Little-Shrew-by-Akiko-Miyakoshi-Japanese-Edit-7839.jpg?v=1790216060","url":"https:\/\/minimaru.com\/en-nz\/products\/little-shrew-by-akiko-miyakoshi-japanese-edition-395806","provider":"MINIMARU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}