" Yours Sincerely, Giraffe is much loved by children in Japan and it’s a stayer—remaining popular after many many years. The letters between Giraffe and Penguin are full of comedy." Julia Marshall, Publisher
Megumi Iwasa studied graphic design at Tama Art University in Tokyo. After graduating, she worked there until 1986. She lives in Tokyo, Japan.
Jun Takabatake is one of Japan’s best-loved children’s illustrators. His illustrations have been exhibited throughout the world, and he has won many international awards, including the Graphics Prize (Bologna Children’s Book Fair), a Japan Picture Book Award and the Kodansha Award for Picture Books.
"This Japanese import will charm beginning readers who enjoy a bit
of witty humor with their animal adventures. The pen-and-ink
illustrations are simple yet have a Quentin Blake feel that rounds
out the characters and their quirky behaviors."
*Starred Review, School Library Journal (US)*
"The combination of short narrative, dialogue, letters, and
humorous pen-and-ink drawings is a winning one."
*Starred Review, Booklist (US)*
“This is a rare book: joyful, ingenuous, playfully earnest”
*starred review, Kirkus Reviews*
"The letters between the characters result in an absurdly funny
get-together portrayed in humorous drawings." Outstanding
International Book
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