[Shinko Publishing Kairyukan Co., Ltd.] Pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge give their owners Christmas presents of memories! “Thank You Christmas Presents” now available from Bunken Publishing!
Shinko Publishing Kairyukan Co., Ltd. Press release: October 27, 2025 To Members of the Press Pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge give their owners Christmas presents of memories! Bunken Publishing releases “Thank You Christmas Presents”!
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Shinko Publishing Kairinkan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City; President and CEO: Satoshi Sato) will release “Thank You Christmas Presents” (Ehon no Mori) under its Bunken Publishing children’s book brand in bookstores nationwide starting today. Synopsis Sora the cat has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. At the other end of the bridge, she finds herself in Santa Claus Town. Sora transforms into Santa and heads off to deliver a “Christmas present” to his grieving owner, an old lady. What kind of present will it be? From the Editor This is the story of a deceased pet who becomes Santa Claus and delivers presents called “memories” to its owner. I compiled this with the hope that it would provide some comfort to pet owners who are sad about losing their pets. The various animals dressed as Santa Claus are also adorable! Author Kikuike Naoko Writer Born in Tokyo. Illustrator and picture book author. Graduated from Kojiro Illustration School. Studied picture book creation at the YuYu Picture Book Course. After working at a systems design company for museums and art galleries and an interior stationery design company, she now works at a marketing company and is currently active as an illustrator while creating picture books. With a theme of kindness and compassion, she creates illustrations with a warm touch for a variety of media, including magazines, books, pamphlets, packaging, and websites. Product Information “Thank You Christmas Present” Series: Picture Book Forest Audience: Toddlers to early elementary school students and above Format: A4 variant Base price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen tax 10%) ISBN: 978-4-580-82689-2 HP:
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