Bronze Shinsha
“Needakko”, a picture book for babies that lets you feel the warmth of your baby’s nest, will be released on Thursday, September 12th The comfortable rhythm of the words makes it perfect for reading aloud. ……
Bronze Shinsha Co., Ltd. (location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Machiko Wakatsuki) will release the picture book “Needakko” (written by Masahiro Kakinihara) at bookstores nationwide on Thursday, September 12th.
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The author, Masahiro Kakinihara, is a designer and art director who is active in various fields, and has also directed and cataloged numerous children’s book exhibitions, including the Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition in Italy. This new book, “Needakko,” is Kakinihara’s seventh picture book, and her first book that depicts the warmth of a “dadko” with photos and rhythmic words. Fruits and vegetables appear. “Hey, hey, cuddle!” Ringo begs for cuddles, and Banana gently cradles her. The author says that the sight of different types of fruits and vegetables nestled together, such as potatoes with cabbage and mushrooms with Muscat, will always make you feel happy and warm when you hug your child tightly, whether you are a parent and child or not. thoughts are expressed.
The repetition and rhythm of the words are pleasant, making it perfect for reading aloud.
To commemorate the publication of this book, the exhibition “The World Exhibition of Masahiro Kakinihara” (tentative title) will be held at Bronze Shinsha Gallery “Bronze Room J” (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) from November 8th (Friday). In addition to displaying picture book panels, you can also get a feel for the many jobs Kakinohara has been involved in. Details will be announced on the Bronze Shinsha website as soon as they are decided.
Book information
“Hey Dakko” Masahiro Kakinihara
・Release date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
・List price: 1,210 yen (tax included)
・Format: 185 x 185mm board book
・Number of pages: 24 pages
・Sales: Sold at bookstores nationwide
・Book website: https://www.bronze.co.jp/books/9784893097361/ Inside introduction
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The expressions of the freely drawn fruits and vegetables look like the sweet face of a small child mysteriously begging for cuddles. [Image 3

It feels good to have everyone hug me and smile!
Author introduction
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Masahiro Kakinokihara
Art director. Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1970. After working at “Draft”, he established “10inc.” in 2007. Main works include Shizuoka City Museum of Art, Kadokawa Musashino Museum, Fujitaka Towel, Fuji Chuo Kindergarten, singingAEON, R.O.U, etc. He also creates many posters for museums. In 2010, he launched the card game brand RoccaSPIELE. His picture books include “Ponchinpan”, “Ottototto”, and “Hitomoji Picture Book” (Fukuinkan Shoten).
He is also in charge of the direction of the “Hiroshi Kagakui’s World Exhibition,” which is currently touring nationwide, and the book design for the official catalog “The World of Hiroshi Kagakui” (Bronze Shinsha).
▼Masahiro Kakinihara [Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/masahirokakinokihara/
▼10inc.
http://www.10inc.jp/
Event information
Commemorating the publication of “Needakko” “Masahiro Kakinohara’s World Exhibition” (tentative)
In addition to panels of all pages of the picture book “Needakko”, we will condense and exhibit a number of works that Mr. Kakinihara has been involved in, including work related to children’s books, art direction for exhibitions, video works, etc. . We also plan to set up a corner where you can actually play the card game “ROCCA,” which was co-developed by Kakinihara. Event details will be announced on the Bronze Shinsha website as soon as they are decided.
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November 8th (Fri), 9th (Sat), 10th (Sun), 15th (Fri), 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun) All dates 13:00-17:00 *Free admission
【venue】
Bronze Shinsha Gallery “Bronze Room J”
(6-31-15 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku Mansion 31 3C)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BJ63cBTRsfBWmgVm8
[Masahiro Kakikihara’s visit to the gallery]
Scheduled for Friday, November 8th from 13:00 to 17:00
-Inquiries regarding this matter-Bronze Shinsha Co., Ltd.TEL: 03-3498-3272E-mail: webmaster@bronze.co.jp
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