run away and search

Shinsuke Yoshitake, a world-renowned picture book author who won the Ragazzi Prize Special Award at the Bologna International Book Fair, has written picture books that stimulate the imagination of both adults and children with ingenious ideas. Through “What is this really?” and “Is this really an apple?”, I have stretched my imagination to the ends of the universe and the world. This time, he wrote and illustrated a picture book, “Running, Finding,” that offers words of sincere consolation.

“Running, Finding” is a picture book that teaches you how to protect yourself. When I meet someone who hurts my self-esteem, I tell myself to get away from that person, find someone who will protect me, and move closer to that person. This is a great message to hear now that taking care of yourself and finding true happiness is becoming more and more important. When you listen to Yoshitake Shinsuke's gently delivered words of comfort, you will feel healing as if a gentle wave is rising in your heart.