Humorous Picture Book 'Where Did the Cheetah Go?' Distinguishing Feline Animals to Be Released on May 20

Pie International Co., Ltd. (Toshima-ku) will release 'Where Did the Cheetah Go?' (written by Kenta Otsuka, illustrated by Karin Kano) on May 20.

Synopsis

Full of animals that look alike. Where is the cheetah?!

A fox whose lunch was stolen. It goes to look for the culprit cheetah. However, what it finds are leopards, jaguars, and pumas, all very similar to a cheetah. Just when it thinks it has finally met the cheetah, the cheetah denies stealing anything. So, who was the culprit? A humorous picture book that helps distinguish between different feline animals.

Book Overview

Title: 'Where Did the Cheetah Go?'

https://pie.co.jp/book/i/6136/

Specifications: A4 modified size (250 x 221mm) / 32 Pages (Full Color) / Hardcover

Price: 1,500 yen + tax

ISBN: 978-4-7562-6136-6 C8793

Written by: Kenta Otsuka Illustrated by: Karin Kano

Release Date: May 20, 2026

Publisher: Pie International

Author Introduction

Kenta Otsuka

Born in Saitama Prefecture. A picture book author who writes stories. His picture book works include 'To the Walrus' (Todonitodoke), 'Doesn't Fly' (Tobimasen), 'Not Being Lazy' (Namaketeimasen), 'Doesn't Move' (Ugoimasen), 'Onyake', 'Dennya', 'Ready, Tumble!' (Yoi Dote!) (Pie International), 'Strawberry Santa' (Ichigo Santa), 'Snack Trampoline' (Oyatsu Trampoline) (Hakusensha), 'One Day Panda' (Ichinichi Panda) (Shogakukan), 'Without Rolling Dung' (Funkorogasazu) (KADOKAWA), 'Your Name' (Anata no Namae wo), 'Squid is Angry' (Ika wa Ikatteru) (Micro Magazine), 'Chin-anago's Chinchin Train' (Chin-anago no Chinchin Densha) (Kodansha), 'Peek-a-Boo Elephant!' (Inai Inai Zou!), 'I Tried It' (Yattemita) (Iwasaki Shoten), and others.

https://otsukakenta.com/

Karin Kano

Born in Ehime Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Sculpture major. Depicts animals and nature vividly. In 2013, she received the Kibakarasu Award at the Kenbuchi Picture Book Village Grand Prize for 'You Taught Me' (Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta), which she illustrated (Shin Nihon Shuppansha). Her picture books include 'To the Walrus' (Todonitodoke) (Pie International), the 'Sad Fat Cat' (Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan) series (Ehime Shimbunsha / Shueisha Bunko), the 'Thief Cat' (Dorobou Neko) series (Bungeishunju), 'Good Night, Good Night, Everyone Good Night' (Oyasumi Oyasumi Minna Oyasumi) (Kin-no-Hoshi Sha), 'Mimic Nyankoromochi' (Manekko Nyankoromochi) (PHP Institute), 'Cat Picnic' (Neko Picnic) (Kyōiku Gageki), 'Karakusa Kindergarten Dog Hariko-kun's Treasure Hunt' (Karakusa Yochien Inuhariko-kun no Takara Sagashi) (NHK Publishing), and others.

https://karinkano.com/

Previous Work

'To the Walrus' Written by Kenta Otsuka / Illustrated by Karin Kano

A seagull is tasked with delivering a birthday cake to a walrus. However, the one who comes out of the house is a sea lion, very similar to a walrus. Next to appear is a seal, also very similar. It can't seem to reach the walrus. Just when it thinks it has finally met the walrus...? A humorous picture book that also helps distinguish different sea creatures.

https://pie.co.jp/book/i/5856/

Specifications: A4 modified size (250 x 221mm) / Hardcover / 32 Pages (Full Color)

Price: 1,400 yen + tax

ISBN: 978-4-7562-5856-4 C8793

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Written by: Kenta Otsuka Illustrated by: Karin Kano

Publisher: Pie International

[Inquiries regarding books]

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