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Sayako Uchida
3 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Translated by Sayako Uchida.
Solitary Old Lion raises a lost baby rabbit: "If I let him eat enough, he'll grow up to be big and delicious!" Eventually realizing how lonely he has been and how much he cares for the bunny, the lion frees his captive and swears off rabbit meat. This moralistic (and slightly creepy) tale is accompanied by more successful, evocative pencil and acrylic illustrations.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
K-3
Translated by Sayako Uchida.
Stuffed rabbit Mimi and her friend Piggy embark on a trip to Venice (without their little-girl owner, Saya). Their tame travel narrative--packed with sights, sweets, and souvenirs--includes a little conflict when Mimi and Piggy become separated from each other, but it's resolved quickly and neatly. Tashiro's art places the cute, tiny toys into capable renderings of Venice's gorgeous scenery.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
(3)
K-3
Adapted by Kate Westerlund.
Translated by Sayako Uchida.
Five mice follow the haunting sound of music to a frog concert. Quickly barred ("Frogs only!"), they decide to create their own instruments and stage a mouse concert. Their show is a hit, and when the frogs arrive they all make beautiful music together. Warm textured illustrations help this story about tolerance and cooperation rise above its message-y undertones.
Reviewer: Susan Halperin
3 reviews
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