'Samokat' is releasing the first three books in a large and stunningly beautiful series by Japanese artist Kazuo Iwamura.
This is a very popular series in Japan (and beyond) about the beauty of everyday life and the lives of three generations of a mouse family: grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, and a dozen more mice. Just a few words - and thousands of details on every page. The mice live in the forest, and with them, we see the smallest details of the world around us - dewdrops, blades of grass, the beauty of the morning rays and autumn leaves.
In one of the first books in the series, '14 Forest Mice. Breakfast,' all the family members wake up in the morning, some earlier, some later. Everyone has their own usual chores and roles: six mice go for fresh strawberries, mom, grandma, and two older daughters bake pies. Dad, grandpa, and two mice cook mushroom soup. And now, the table is full of delicious treats, you can have breakfast and start a new, eventful day!
In the book 'Moving,' the mice are looking for a new home: they make their way through obstacles and dangers in the forest, settle into their new home, build a bridge and a water supply, and, of course, celebrate the move.
It is calm and cozy in the new house, and a candle on the table shines with an amazing light.
Well, 'Winter Day' is full of adventures, sledding, freshness, home comfort and warmth!
Iwamura's books are reminiscent of miniature dollhouses in which you want to examine and touch every detail, and every little event is filled with truly Japanese philosophy and admiration for life in every moment.
For primary school age.