'14 Forest Mice' is a very popular book series in Japan and many European countries about the beauty of everyday life and the lives of three generations of a mouse family: grandparents, mothers, fathers, and a dozen other mice. Immediately after their release in 2017, the books in the series became bestsellers for Samokat Publishing House.
Every country has its own New Year's traditions! In '14 Forest Mice: New Year,' the mouse family prepares a traditional Japanese New Year's dish—o-mochi rice cakes. Like any holiday dish, these cakes require the efforts of all family members—making the dough, lighting a fire in special stoves, and preparing delicious fillings! The more effort you put in, the tastier the dishes on the New Year's table!
Iwamura's books are reminiscent of miniature dollhouses, in which you want to examine and touch every detail, and each small event is filled with truly Japanese philosophy and an appreciation for life in every moment.