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Yoh Shomei's "Mommy Series"
Picture books that brighten mothers' hearts
Beautifully illustrated. Great for gifts!
Yoh Shomei's works have been published in the UK, Taiwan, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, and Sweden (a total of 24 books outside Japan).
Maternity Talking
Over 80,000 copies sold
A picture book for expecting mothers who want to do some "prenatal bonding". The delightful illustrations and loving text will soothe and refresh all hearts.


Maternity Talking
Baby's Message
Over 50,000 copies sold
Little Baby, though he/she can't talk yet, sure loves Mommy a lot! Immerse yourself anew in awe at your precious little bundle of joy.


Baby's Message
The Gift Of Life
Over 60,000 copies sold
"Every person in the world is born handicapped in some way." This beautiful, heartwarming picture book is for everyone who appreciates, or wants to appreciate, the wonderful gift of life that we have all been blessed with.


The Gift Of Life
Toddler's Message
Over 20,000 copies sold
How does a young child perceive the world? A book for mothers around the world who want to get in touch with their children's deepest feelings.


Toddler's Message
The Gift Of Love
Over 15,000 copies sold
"Mommy, there's something I really want to say. I'm so glad I was born as your child." A book to reflect on handicaps, challenges, and the true meaning of caring for a child.


The Gift Of Love
¢Maternity Talking£@¢Toddler's Message£
¢Baby's Message£@¢The Gift Of Love£
¢The Gift Of Life£
Author:Yoh Shomei
Born in Kumamoto prefecture in 1946. One of Japan's most famous picture book author/illustrators, he received the Bologna International Children's Book Fair Graphics Award in 1990. The best-selling NOT MINES, BUT FLOWERS picture book series carrying his original illustrations has sold over 500,000 copies. Recently, he has been working on the "mommy series" or "picture books that brighten mothers' hearts," creating a quiet boom among mothers in Japan.
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