*Please read profile before purchase. ◎ Popular paperback editions ◎ Set of 2, not sold separately Both books are in good condition as shown in the photos. There are no noticeable scratches or stains. There may be some minor scuffs, signs of use, and yellowing that are difficult to convey in the photos. Set at a great price. Please purchase early if you are looking for these. ① "Planting Green Seeds in the Heart: The Joy of Picture Books" Shigeo Watanabe Price: ¥667 + tax (¥733) First edition, March 2007 Picture books that plant green seeds in children's hearts and revive nature in adults' hearts. Excellent picture books contain the most important emotions, imagination, and wisdom for humans to be human, in the simplest form—the author, known for translating and creating children's books, realistically writes about his own parenting experiences, along with the appeal of 45 masterpieces that you want to read with your children. Includes "Notes for the Paperback Edition" by the author's eldest son, Tetsuta Watanabe. ② "The World of Picture Books, the World of Children" Kyoko Matsuoka Price: ¥720 + tax (¥792) 2nd printing, April 2018 Author Kyoko Matsuoka, known for translating the "Miffy" and "Paddington" series, has been translating and researching children's literature for many years, and has continued to observe many children in libraries and home libraries. This book is written by Matsuoka, who asks, "What can adults do to help children discover the joy of reading?" The original book was published in 1987 and has been reprinted 24 times, making it a popular long-selling book. Many original color pages have been added, and it is now available in paperback! This book introduces 34 books that children enjoyed the most, and explains tips for reading aloud and how to choose excellent picture books. In addition, many original color pages have been added, including Matsuoka speaking to children in the "Story Room" of the Tokyo Children's Library and the beautiful exterior of the library with roses in full bloom. *Mainly deals with popular works and out-of-print paperback editions. Please check the seller's product list. #KyokoMatsuoka #Kyoko_Matsuoka #books #JapaneseLiterature/Essays #ShigeoWatanabe #books #JapaneseLiterature/Novels/Stories