[Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.] [New publication information] Over 3.2 million copies sold in the series! Penelope’s picture book, the latest edition “Penelope
Akino Osanpo” released. ★Thank you! “Beloved 20th Anniversary Campaign” is underway!
*Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 16, 2024
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[New publication information] Series exceeds 3.2 million copies! Penelope’s picture book, the latest edition “Penelope
Akino Osanpo” released. ★Thank you! “Beloved 20th Anniversary Campaign” is underway!
*Children’s book publisher Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd. (President: Keiko Komatsuzaki, Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) has published the Penelope story picture book “Penelope
Akino Osanpo” will be released on September 16, 2024. *
“Penelope Akino’s Walk”
Iwasaki Shoten product page: https://www.iwasakishoten.co.jp/book/b10086682.html
* ◆The story book about the cute koala girl Penelope, a popular character born in France, is celebrating its 20th anniversary! * * ◆The series has sold over 3.2 million copies! Popular series* Penelope’s episodes depicted in the “Story Picture Book Series” are content that readers can relate to and enjoy. The unique and colorful pictures are popular with both children and adults.
In the latest work, Penelope goes out into the autumn fields in search of her mother’s gift.
*●A charming story about Penelope by Ukkariya*
It was so hot that Aki came. Today is Mom’s birthday. Let’s go out to Akinohara with a gift of rice!
“Penelope Akino’s Walk” inside page
“Penelope Akino’s Walk” inside page
Where can I find beautiful flowers? I want to give my mom a sunflower as a present.
* Penelope is careless! *
It’s empty now. Morning, you’re already exhausted.
Round acorns, cute eyelash cones, beautiful colored mushrooms… I’ll walk you down the open road forever.
Will Penelope be able to find her mother’s present?
Let’s go for a walk in the open space with Penelope!
●Introduction video
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tsn2CYMDGII
* ●Thank you! 20th Anniversary of Beloved Campaign in progress! * If you put the application ticket sticker that comes with the book on a postcard and apply, 30 people will be selected by lottery to get a super cute prize! Penelope goods present!
2nd Present (Penelope Merci Face Towel) 3rd Present (Penelope Trio)
Application deadline: 2nd round: November 30, 2024, 3rd round: January 31, 2025.
Click here for more information about the campaign.
https://www.iwasakishoten.co.jp/special/pene20th/
* ●Book information*
Book title: Penelope Akino Walk
Anne Guttmann Bun
Georg Hallensleben
Higashikazuko Yaku
Publisher: Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd.
List price: 1,320 yen (1,200 yen + tax)
Format: A4 variant 24 pages
Release date: September 16, 2024
* *Release start date varies depending on the store availability of the product. *
*Sales location: National bookstores, online bookstores, etc.*
Kinokuniya Bookstore: https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/f/dsg-01-9784265071746 Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/17943881/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4265071740/
●Original author profile
* Anne Gutman * Anne Gutman
1970
Born in Paris, France. A picture book writer who lives in Paris with her husband Hallensleben and their two daughters. The picture book series “Lisa and Gaspard” written in collaboration with Hansleben became a worldwide bestseller. It has also been published in Japan and has become a popular picture book series. He is involved not only in the text of a picture book, but also in all aspects of book
production, from the theme to the overall structure and book design.
* Georg Hallensleben * Georg Hallensleben
Born in Germany in 1958. Studied drawing and watercolor painting from an early age, 19
After holding his first solo exhibition at the age of 10, he became active as a painter. Many picture books are translated and published in Japan as well. “Lisa and Gaspard” series, “The Forest Monster”, “Close your eyes, boy” (Bronze Shinsha), “I’m sure the moon is coming”, “Okaasan to Morihe”, “Baby Picture Book” series (Kodansha), “Isabelle”. and Angel” (Kin no Hoshisha), etc. ●Contact information regarding this matter
Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department
Phone: 03-6626−5081 Email address: info@iwasakishoten.co.jp