From a little sushi restaurant in Tokyo to a moonlit forest to the very first autumn, every Nenneko Books story is created to spark imagination, invite curiosity, and become a favorite at storytime.
Which one will they ask you to read again tonight?
Some things are just the right size, even when they're HUMONGOUS.
Dai-chan dreams of making sushi as beautiful as Papa's, but his hands make it GIANT, GIGANTIC, and ABSOLUTELY HUMONGOUS instead. Snapped chopsticks, dropped salmon eggs, and one very surprised foot follow. Just when he's ready to give up, a hungry crowd of very big guests shows up at the door, and it turns out Dai-chan's big sushi might be exactly what someone's been hungry for all along.
A warm, silly story about trying your best, being different, and finding out that different doesn't mean worse, perfect for storytime, bedtime, or any curious young reader who loves food, Japan, or a good laugh.
Ages 3-7
Some things shine brightest when they stop hiding.
Deep in the forest lives a Crystal Hare unlike any other, his body shimmering like moonlight on water. When hunters come searching for him, his friends stitch together a coat of fur to keep him safe. But the longer Crystal Hare hides who he is, the more he forgets himself, until the night he remembers his own light, and lets it shine.
A quiet, beautiful story about identity, belonging, and the small but powerful courage it takes to be exactly who you are. Perfect for bedtime, story time, or any young reader who has ever felt a little different from everyone else.
Ages: 3–8
Some things are too small to be seen. Until they aren't.
Little Leaf is smaller than all the other leaves, and no matter how hard he tries, the bigger leaves won't pay attention to him. But when North Wind comes sweeping through the forest one night, Little Leaf discovers that being different might be exactly what makes him extraordinary, and that the most beautiful things sometimes come from the smallest places.
A tender, enchanting story about standing out, finding friendship in unexpected places, and the colors only found within us. Perfect for bedtime, story time, or any young reader who has ever felt too small to matter.
Ages: 3–7