【Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd.】 The latest volume in Suzuki Noritake’s series, “Kireteru,” is now available, and will have you having fun with all the “?” and “!” questions! There will also be a spectacular talk event featuring “Kireteru” and Dojima Roll!
Poplar Co., Ltd. Press release: October 9, 2025 To Members of the Press The latest volume in Suzuki Noritake’s series, “Kireteru,” is now available, and will have you having fun with all the “?”s and “!”s! There will also be a spectacular talk event featuring “Kireteru” and Dojima Roll! Cumulative total of the series exceeds 80,000 copies! The second book in the series following the smash hit picture book “Sagging” is now on sale. Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. will publish the latest book, “Sagging,” by popular picture book author Noritake Suzuki. This humorous picture book is the second in the “What’s Up! Picture Book” series, following “Dragging,” which was published last year and has already sold over 50,000 copies.
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imagination… It’s not just “pretty”! Another book has been born, full of surprises and laughter, perfect for reading aloud. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/31579/1100/31579-1100-57b0a80c0b60d2c8f9c48a98864e5cf8-1600×900.png From the inside of “Kireteru”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/31579/1100/31579-1100-d67ac38b5a2979663e4362159021f556-1600×900.png From the inside pages of “Kireteru” What is the “? and! Picture Book” series? This series was started with the ambitious goal of creating picture books that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, regardless of language, and that can be read all over the world! The key is to communicate intuitively through the pictures. We cherish the greatest appeal of picture books—the sense of surprise when you turn the page—and the constant barrage of “?” and “!” questions creates a fun picture book. The simple, impactful pages have plenty of space for each reader to tinker with, allowing for flexible reading aloud experiences. Have fun reading and engaging in conversations like, “What happens next?”, and spend some quality time communicating with your child. Event to be held: Talk about the story behind the creation of the picture book and eating “Dojima Roll”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/31579/1100/31579-1100-7f5cb5c2ebdda8a064b06caceb610835-920×450.png To celebrate the release of the new book “Kireteru,” we’ll be holding a special event on November 1st that parents and children can enjoy. When you’re tempted by the fluffy, realistic roll cake and turn the pages, you’ll be left wondering, “What’s going to happen?” and saying, “Oh, I see!” How did this impactful story come about? This talk show by Noritake is a must-listen for children and adults who love picture books. This time, in honor of the picture book-themed roll cake, we’ll be holding a delicious party featuring the roll cake in a special collaboration with Mon Cher’s “Dojima Roll”*, which has sold 10,000 in a day. The “Dojima Roll,” with its creamy, freshly squeezed milk aroma, may taste a little different when you eat it with Noritake Suzuki at the venue. In addition, several original illustrations from the picture book will be on display at the venue. This is a packed event that is sure to be a fun time not only for picture book fans and Suzuki Noritake fans, but also for parents and children alike. [Location] Ochanova [Date and Time] November 1st, 2:00 PM [Tickets] You can purchase tickets from this website>>
https://poplar-kireteru-cyusen.peatix.com/ *The “Dojima Roll” served on the day is provided by Mon cher Co., Ltd. Mon cher:Established in 2003 in Dojima, Osaka. “Mon cher” means “my love” in French. Their signature product, “Dojima Roll,” is milky like fresh milk with minimal additives. The refined flavor of the fluffy dough combined with the original blend of Hokkaido cream, which has a clean aftertaste. We offer delightful sweets that are perfect as gifts. Author Profile Noritake Suzuki Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture in 1975. After working as a graphic designer, he became a picture book author. He won the Reader’s Award at the 17th Japan Picture Book Awards for “My Toilet” (PHP Institute). He also won the 62nd Shogakukan Children’s Publishing Culture Award for “Workplace Tokyo Skytree” (Bronze Shinsha). He also received the 2nd Takashi Yanase Cultural Award. His “Big Pinch Picture Book Encyclopedia” (Shogakukan) won first place in the 15th MOE Picture Book Store Awards 2022. His “Big Pinch Picture Book Encyclopedia 2” won first place in the 17th MOE Picture Book Store Awards 2024. His other works include the “Workplace” series, “Tabemondo” (Bronze Shinsha), “My Bath” and “Slippery Dish” (PHP Institute), “I Want to Know Butts” (Shogakukan), “River” (Gentosha), “No Way” and “Nothing” (Alicekan), and “Sagging” (Poplar Publishing). He lives in Chiba Prefecture and is the father of two boys and one girl. Bibliographic information
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/31579/1100/31579-1100-e36f454491329e9f18aecb8ebc36e76d-998×1000.jpg “Beautiful” (? and! Picture Book 2) Written by Suzuki Noritake Price: ¥1,100 (excluding tax) Release date: October 2025 Size: 206mm x 206mm Number of pages: 24 Bibliographic
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/31579/1100/31579-1100-a746dfc4538de08c9b49b44161020391-1000×972.jpg “Dragging” (? and! Picture Book 1) Written by: Noritake Suzuki Price: ¥1,100 (excluding tax) Release Date: October 2024 Size: 206mm x 206mm Number of pages: 24 pages Bibliography
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