Ito Jakuchu joins the popular art picture book series!
The third installment in the Japanese painting series of the "Shogakukan Art Book" series, where children first encounter art, features Ito Jakuchu.
What if creatures were playing hide-and-seek in the "Doushukusaie" (Illustrated Animals and Plants), a national treasure?
--In the forest, the sky, the sea... Chickens, dragonflies, beetles, frogs, tadpoles, snails, octopuses, sea bream...
Vividly, meticulously, and gorgeously depicted.
The fascinating story conveys the charm of Ito Jakuchu's heartfelt depictions of all living things.
Enjoy the many "finds!" moments, as if you were on a wildlife observation field trip.
[About the Shogakukan Art Book Series]
Published in 1993, this children's art picture book series has been beloved by families for nearly 30 years.
With a total circulation of over 2.5 million copies worldwide, including foreign language translations, it's a must-have for any child.
Following the Western art collections, including "Picasso's Picture Book" and "Van Gogh's Picture Book," the Japanese art collection launched in 2020, starting with "Hiroshige's Picture Book" and "Hokusai's Picture Book."
[Recommendation from the Editor]
Jakuchu's perspective and artistic skill are astonishing, as he meticulously and vividly depicts even the most fragile creatures, from grasshoppers to katydids! This is a picture book that young children will enjoy with excitement and thrills.
We hope that this series will inspire children to discover Japan's treasures and help them reach their full potential.
