Two Virgins Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release the 7th installment of its translated picture book series, 'Go, Sea Turtle,' on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The translation of this book was handled by actor Hio Miyazawa. This is Miyazawa's second translated picture book, following 'The Greedy Whale.'
A bestselling picture book series with over 6 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 43 languages!
This work is the 7th installment in an animal picture book series by popular British author Rachel Bright and illustrator Jim Field, who has worked on numerous bestsellers.
Previously, it has garnered attention through translations by top runners in various fields, such as actor Sakura Ando, comedian Takashi Fujii, and former Japan national football team player Atsuto Uchida.
Hio Miyazawa's second translated picture book!
The translation of this book was handled by actor Hio Miyazawa, who has appeared in one hit work after another in dramas, films, and stage productions, including the NHK Taiga Drama 'Berabou: Tsutaju Eiga no Yume Banashi.' This is Miyazawa's second translated picture book, following 'The Greedy Whale,' another title in the animal picture book series.
Hio Miyazawa's comment: "A small act of courage can bring about a big change. It taught me to take the first step."
Content Introduction
Synopsis
Under the moonlight on a midnight beach, many creatures watch over the birth of baby sea turtles.
Tula, the first to be born, races towards the sea with her younger brother Tiny! However, she soon realizes that Tiny is nowhere to be seen. The beach is full of dangers. They must reach the goal before dawn.
Will the tiny sea turtles be able to safely reach the sea?
This is a story that conveys that what is more important than winning or losing, and that even the smallest existence has the power to change the world.
Under the moonlight, a tiny baby sea turtle, Tula, is born.
Tula decides to race to the sea with her younger brother Tiny!
On the beach, many creatures cheer on the baby sea turtles.
Tula is in the lead! But wait, where is Tiny...?
Book Introduction
'Go, Sea Turtle'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Hio Miyazawa
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 260mm x 10mm) / Hardcover / 32 pages / Full color
ISBN: 978-4-86791-090-0
Release Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 *Release dates may vary by region
Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
Author/Translator Introduction
Text: Rachel Bright
A multi-award-winning picture book author with million-selling books translated into 43 languages. She loves spending ink-stained afternoons in her printmaking studio near the sea, coming up with new ideas.
X: @RBrightBooks
Instagram: @rachelbrightbooks
Illustrations: Jim Field
Illustrator, character designer, and animation director. He has won numerous awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the UK Evening Standard Oscar Award. He lives near Paris with his wife, daughter, and a small, grumpy cat.
Instagram: @_jimfield
Website: https://www.jimfield.me/
Translation: Hio Miyazawa
Born on April 24, 1994, in the United States. Debuted as an actor in the 2017 drama 'Kounodori' Season 2. Has appeared in one hit work after another in dramas, films, and stage productions, including the NHK Taiga Drama 'Berabou: Tsutaju Eiga no Yume Banashi.' In the 2023 film 'Egoist,' he won numerous awards, including Best Supporting Actor at the 16th Asian Film Awards. This is his second translated picture book, following 'The Greedy Whale.'
X: @MiyazawaHio
Instagram: @miyazawahio
Website: https://hio-miyazawa.com/
Series Introduction
'The Lion Inside'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Sakura Ando
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 260mm x 9mm) / Hardcover / 32 pages / Full color
ISBN: 978-4-910352-13-8
'The Koala Who Could'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Sakura Ando
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 268mm)
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