On The See-saw Bridge

(Hardback)

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A fast-paced and touching tale of a fox frantically in pursuit of a young hare. While stuck on the see-saw bridge, the two experience a compromising moment where they learn about weight, size and the pitfalls of balance. This moral tale weaves a suspenseful yarn through beautiful artwork, whilst promoting concepts of fairness and co-operation to inspire discussions about social manners and equality amongst young readers. Expressive brush strokes and unique cut-paper technique offer a fresh visual twist.

Reviews

"In a few short, vibrant pages, [On the Seesaw Bridge] offers a memorable lesson on perspective and cooperation, cleverly (and strikingly) packaged as a playful adventure. Looks like Japanese-titles-in-translation-boutique press Vertical, Inc.chose their first-ever childrens title just right!" - The Smithsonian'sBookDragon


"Kimura allows young children to observe some real struggles involving fear, friendship, and natural instinct--and does so in a slyly humorous text that has the rhythms of another land."- American Library Association

Author Bio

Originally from Gunma prefecture, Kowshiro Hata graduated from Kyoto Seika University. A professional picture book artist, Hata has worked on more than a dozen books for publishers such as Kodansha, Iwasaki Books and Fairy Bell. Hata works as a designer and illustrator. Tokyo native Yuichi Kimura has worn many hats since graduating from the Tama University for the Arts. As established comic writer, playwright, children's television writer and children's book author Kimura is a multi-faceted talent whose work has been recognized for decades overseas. His book "One Stormy Night" was winner of the 1995 Kodansha Award for Culture in the children's publishing category.