This is a set of 7 picture books by Akiko Hayashi. These are masterpieces and classics, selected as recommended books by Kumon and Platinum Books by Ehon Navi. ★ "Imouto no Nyuuin" (My Little Sister's Hospital Stay) Author: Yoriko Tsutsui Illustrator: Akiko Hayashi Publisher: Fukuinkan Shoten Price (including tax): ¥1,320 Suddenly, my little sister had to be hospitalized for an appendectomy. This story beautifully depicts Asa's feelings after being left alone and her gentle affection for her sister. Akiko Hayashi's expressive illustrations are a memorable masterpiece. ★ "Mori no Kakurenbo" (Hide-and-Seek in the Forest) Author: Akiko Sueyoshi Illustrator: Akiko Hayashi Publisher: Kaiseisha Price (including tax): ¥1,100 On her way home, little Keiko gets lost in an unfamiliar forest and plays hide-and-seek with the animals she loves. This is a wonderfully fun picture book with hidden pictures. * There is a fold on the first page after opening the cover, as shown in the image. ★ "Hajimete no Otsukai" (My First Errand) Author: Yoriko Tsutsui Illustrator: Akiko Hayashi Publisher: Fukuinkan Shoten Price (including tax): ¥1,320 Mii-chan is asked by her mother to go buy milk. She climbs the hill and arrives at the store, but there's no one there. Mii-chan takes a deep breath and says, "Milk, please," but the shopkeeper doesn't seem to notice her. This picture book vividly portrays the emotions of a little girl. ★ "Asae to Chiisai Imouto" (Asae and Her Little Sister) Author: Yoriko Tsutsui Illustrator: Akiko Hayashi Publisher: Fukuinkan Shoten Price (including tax): ¥1,320 Asae was playing in front of the house with her little sister, Aya-chan, while their mother was away. She was so absorbed in drawing pictures on the road to make Aya-chan happy. But when she looked up, her sister was gone. Asae ran to the usual park, searching for her sister. The text and illustrations work together to create a sense of tension, capturing the emotions of a small child. Christmas's Three Gifts Series ★ "Santa Claus to Rei-chan" (Santa Claus and Rei-chan) ★ "Zubon no Christmas" (Christmas of the Pants) ★ "Futatsu no Ichigo" (Two Strawberries) Author: Akiko Hayashi Price (including tax): ¥605 each These picture books depict the mysterious Christmas events that happen to the three siblings, Kasumi-chan, Rei-chan, and Mokkun. These palm-sized picture books are perfect for small children to enjoy with adults. * These are in excellent condition as they have hardly been used. Except for the noted items, the books are in good condition with only slight page-turning wrinkles and no noticeable signs of use. These items have been handled by someone before, but they are in good condition and are being offered for sale so that they can be used for a long time to come. Thank you. #m's picture books