A cute, limited-edition gift obi is now available for the popular math picture book series, “Cat Plus/Subtract”! If you purchase it at a participating bookstore, you’ll receive a super cute cat sticker!
Micro Magazine, Inc. Press release: October 28, 2025 To Members of the Press A cute, limited-edition gift obi is now available for the popular math picture book series “The Cat That Adds and Subtracts”! If you purchase it at a participating bookstore, you’ll receive a super cute cat sticker! These items will be rolled out at participating stores from late October. While supplies last. (Please contact each store for start and end dates.)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-b7de0d55a23429530ecac527905ad44e-900×336.png A cute gift obi that you can write your name on. *The content of the book is the same as the regular version. *Scheduled to be rolled out at participating stores from late October A reprint of “Tasuhiku Neko” has been confirmed for Friday, October 31st! What’s more…some bookstores will be giving away original gift stickers to purchasers! Please check the list of stores that carry this book before
purchasing. *Distribution will begin at participating stores from late October. *Available while supplies last (please contact each store for start and end dates).
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https://kodomono-hon.com/special/neko_fair2510/ ≪Target books≫ Reprint immediately after release! Selected for both the Miraiya Picture Book Award and the Libro Picture Book Award His first work, “The Cat That Pulls the String,” caused a huge stir
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-c92b608ce521564d1d95818c89e0b1c8-1508×1085.jpg “Tasuhikuneko” https://kodomono-hon.com/detail/?titleid=61395 Written by: Niwa / Supervised by: Osako Chiaki ISBN: 9784867161395 B5 size / 40 pages Price: ¥1,320 (¥1,200 10% tax)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-78a1eb92a7ab7c51ac3521cf3ee8ad71-1606×1132.jpg Cats who found a treasure map
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-7e3083bdf8d819152ee07a629969db11-2004×722.jpg But more and more cats are dropping out.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-afaeb3393c908821960d2adb3d2a0afd-1572×1132.jpg Where did the treasure end up? ≪Synopsis≫ After finding a treasure map, the cats set out on an adventure. “Where’s the treasure? Keep moving forward.” However, they get caught up in all sorts of trouble, One by one, the cats drop out. Will they be able to find the treasure? While imagining addition and subtraction The first in a series of math picture books that let you enjoy stories. Standing in the way of your new adventure are some suspicious cats calling themselves the “Chick Gang”! The powered-up sequel, “Tasuhikuneko to Hiyokodan” Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-5b66b0993ac5f8e613df2366672208a0-1234×883.jpg “Tasuhikuneko to Hiyokodan”
https://kodomono-hon.com/detail/?titleid=66758 Written by: Niwa, Supervised by: Osako Chiaki ISBN: 9784867166758 B5 size / 40 pages Price: ¥1,540 (¥1,400 10% tax)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-fe3c9f71d54a4cc3b752038ee95e6894-3036×1075.jpg It looks like I’ve found another map.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-8d90ca9681fe8934b08eede09e238b53-3036×1075.jpg Tear open the shoji screen and enter a mysterious world.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-f94b65c8d86b30a9dcba81329110133f-3036×1075.jpg A cat calling itself the “Chick Gang” has attacked!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48095/2447/48095-2447-bc594886cab483f6ab63b46d87b98943-3036×1075.jpg Go ahead! Oh my gosh! ≪Synopsis≫ After finding a treasure map, the cats set out on an adventure. Suddenly, they’re attacked by: A suspicious cat calling itself the “Chick Gang”! Will they be able to find the treasure? While imagining addition and subtraction The second in a series of math picture books that let you enjoy stories. This time, numbers up to 20. ≪Author information≫ Niwa Born in Nagano Prefecture. Graduated from Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design. After working as a graphic designer and art director at an advertising agency, Engaged in creative activities and the creation of everyday items. I realized I’d been living with cats for most of my life. Lately, I’ve come to find not only cats themselves but even the word “cat” cute. Her books include “Momo-chan, the Annoying Cat, and Christmas” “Tasuhiku Neko” and “Tasuhiku Neko and the Chick Gang” (Micro Magazine), among others. Motto: “No cat, no life.” Chiaki Osako Born in Osaka Prefecture. Graduated from Sophia University. Certified Mathematics Coach & by the Japan Mathematics Certification Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Executive Mathematics Instructor for Early Childhood Education. After teaching math for junior high school entrance exams at a major private tutoring school, He opened SPICA(R), a preschool math school for children ages 3 through elementary school. He is currently also focusing on training instructors. Major publications include “What Parents of Children Who Are Good at Math Do” (PHP Bunko) “A Book to Help Children from First to Third Grade to Not Hate Math” (Naigai Publishing), Supervised works include “Origami Encyclopedia.” “Ages 3, 4, and 5/5, 6, and 7” (Sekai Bunka Publishing) “Play and Activities to Help Your Child Become Math-Proficient: Early Math Experiences x Fun for Parents and Children!” (Asahi Shimbun Publications), “Adding and Pulling Cat” and “Adding and Pulling Cat and the Chick Gang” (Micro Magazine), among others.
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