Tokyo Shuppan Co., Ltd. (Toranomon, Tokyo / President and CEO: Shinya Suzuki) announces that an original shikishi board, created by the author of the very popular heartwarming picture book "NEW Hana ni Naritai," *Sumairu Mama*, will be released as a set with the picture book on the Ehon Navi website starting at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8.

"NEW Hana ni Naritai," a heartwarming picture book by popular craft picture book author *Sumairu Mama*, known for her creations using felt, fabric, beads, and cotton, is loved by many, from children to adults.

Due to the immediate sell-out of the mini shikishi board set released in February, an additional 20 sets have been decided for release.

This time, the mini shikishi board features a charming design of a baby rabbit from the book wearing a mane made of leaves.

This is a special limited edition shikishi board (12.1 x 13.6 mm) crafted from a pattern, with felt cut and adorned with beads and cotton.

Please take this opportunity to purchase one.

*Please note that quantities are limited. We recommend ordering early.

*The release date for the picture book with the limited edition shikishi board is from 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Delivery will be after the release date.

*The shikishi board does not include personalized names.

*As each item is handmade, the texture may vary. Thank you for your understanding.

[Story Introduction]

A kind-hearted lion one day comes to raise a baby rabbit. The rabbit grows up thinking the lion is its real father...

What does it mean to be real family?

The final scene will warm your heart.

[Author Profile]

● *Sumairu Mama*

Craft picture book author.

Born in 1974. In private life, a "Dad" to three children.

Her current activities include writing, creating, photographing, and designing picture books, as well as illustrating picture books for childcare, designing miscellaneous goods and packaging, instructing workshops using felt, and holding live animal drawing sessions using projectors at libraries and kindergartens nationwide.

Her major picture book works include the tactile picture book that nurtures a baby's brain, "NEW Fuwafuwa Mokomoko Doubutsu Touch," "Shinso Kaitei Ban Sharishari Mogumogu Tabemono Touch" (scheduled for release in August 2026), and the sequel to "NEW Hana ni Naritai," "Papa ni Natta Boku e" (all published by Tokyo Shuppan).

Author's homepage: http://www.smilemama.net/

● "NEW Hana ni Naritai"

Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)

Release Date: November 13, 2024

Format: 225 x 225 mm / 44 pages

ISBN: 978-4-88574-413-6

Publisher: Tokyo Shuppan Co., Ltd.

Tokyo Shuppan HP: https://www.tokyoshoten.net

[Purchase Here]

- Ehon Navi: https://www.ehonnavi.net/

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