Limited Edition Signed Copies of Popular Children’s Pop-up Book 'Open the Door' Now Available on EhonNavi

Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd. (Toranomon, Tokyo; President: Shinya Suzuki) has officially launched the sale of signed editions of the popular children's pop-up book "Open the Door" (Door wo Aketara) on the EhonNavi website.

The book utilizes a unique mechanism where readers peek through small windows to guess who lives inside. Upon turning the page, the reveal often contradicts expectations, providing a surprising and engaging experience for children. Recommended by renowned neuroscientist Kenichiro Mogi, the book is designed to stimulate curiosity and cognitive development by encouraging children to use their imagination and deductive reasoning to explore unknown worlds.

In a typical scene, what appears to be a koala peeking through a window is revealed to be a parrot once the door is opened. Such unexpected developments are intended to bring fresh stimulation and joy to young readers.

The signed editions currently on sale feature autographs by the author, Tomomi Shimada. These copies are available in limited quantities and feature unique, hand-drawn illustrations.

[Author Profile] Tomomi Shimada was born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1975 and graduated from Tama Art University. A freelance illustrator, she won the Grand Prize at the Tully’s Picture Book Awards in 2006 for "I-ra-chan and the Mean Tree." She currently participates in reading concerts across Japan with the "I-ra-chan Band."

[Product Specifications] - Title: Open the Door (Door wo Aketara) - Author: Tomomi Shimada - Price: 1,320 JPY (tax included) - Release Date: April 1, 2014 - Format: 186 x 216 mm / 38 pages - ISBN: 978-4-88574-385-6 - Publisher: Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd.

Note: Stock is limited. Orders are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Signatures do not include personalized names. Since each illustration is hand-drawn, patterns vary and specific animal drawings cannot be requested.