Description: Fava Bean's favorite bed made from a bean pod has disappeared! This is the very first book in Nakaya Miwa's charming Fava Bean series. It's also the earliest work in the series - the completion of the Fava Bean world! Nakaya Miwa is an author known for turning everyday objects and natural things into lovable characters, opening up a world of imagination for children. Through series like 'Black Crayon,' 'The Tree Stump,' and 'Acorn Village,' she breathes life into ordinary, easy-to-overlook subjects, filling them with stories that feel wonderfully familiar - captivating readers of all ages with their charm. Of all her character series, Fava Bean was the very first one Nakaya Miwa created. Watching Fava Bean and the round, plump cast of characters - Green Pea, Peanut, and the Pea Brothers - brings a natural smile to your face just from their sheer cuteness. In particular, 'Fava Bean's Bed' was originally published in 1997, making it even earlier than 'Fava Bean's Happy Day' (2000) and 'Fava Bean and Friends' (2003) - making it especially meaningful as the true beginning of the series. Originally released as part of a boxed set and beloved by many readers, 'Fava Bean's Bed' has now been newly revised, finally completing the full Fava Bean series. A Story of Growing Up, Just Like Your Child Reading about Fava Bean and the pea friends feels surprisingly familiar - because they act just like young children do! Fava Bean loves his bed dearly and comes up with every excuse not to lend it to his friends. This captures perfectly how attached little ones can be to their favorite things. But when a quail comes along needing a place to lay her egg, Fava Bean patiently waits and lets her use his cherished bed. When the baby quail finally hatches, Fava Bean is happier than anyone - and even invites his pea friends to share his beloved bed with him. What will children take away from this story? Rather than simply being told 'you should share with your friends' or 'sharing makes you happy,' they'll come to understand it naturally through Fava Bean's journey - discovering just how joyful and fulfilling it can be to share with others and lend a helping hand. Expressive Pea Friends That Bring Nature to Life Fava beans, green peas, peanuts, green beans - how many of us really stop to notice these everyday beans? Especially children today, who are so used to burgers and instant food. From the slightly flat fava bean to the round little pea brothers, the bumpy pea pod, and the long brown peanut with its hard shell - every character Nakaya Miwa created stays true to the real shape of these natural foods. She simply gave them lively expressions and little arms and legs to bring them to life! Just as children grow curious about the different shapes of acorns after reading the Acorn Village books, reading the Fava Bean series will make kids curious about what real beans actually look like. From how beans grow, to how they ripen inside their pods, to the moment a pod opens to reveal the smooth little faces inside - we hope 'Fava Bean's Bed' offers you and your child a wonderful chance to observe and marvel at the mysteries of nature together.