World Sea Lion Day Special Event! Picture Book 'Todo ni Otodoke' Reading, Talk & Signing Event to be Held on May 30 (Sat) at Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium

Pie International Co., Ltd. (Toshima-ku) will hold a reading, talk, and signing event for the picture book 'Todo ni Otodoke' (written by Kenta Otsuka, illustrated by Karin Kano), published by the company, on May 30 (Saturday) at Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium.

Event Details

'Todo ni Otodoke' Reading, Talk & Signing Event

Date: May 30 (Saturday) 11:30-14:00 (11:30-12:00 Reading & Talk / 12:00-14:00 Signing Event)

Location: Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium, Outdoor Area Marine Garden 'Performance Stage'

*The signing event will be held at a special venue within Marine Garden.

*The event will proceed rain or shine (may change to another location inside the aquarium in case of rain), cancelled in stormy weather.

How to Participate: The reading & talk are free to attend (*aquarium admission fee is required separately).

For the signing event, numbered tickets will be distributed to the first 50 people who purchase the picture book at 'Shop Aqua Pocket' on the 2nd floor of the aquarium.

Contact: Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium TEL: 03-3989-3466

'Todo ni Otodoke' has received high praise with many picture book awards!

Since its release in July 2024, it has received many picture book awards.

12th Shizuoka Bookstore Award, Children's New Book Division 3rd place 17th MOE Picture Book Store Award 6th place Kinobesu! Kids 2025 2nd place 1st NIC Bookstore Picture Book Award Winner 6th TSUTAYA Picture Book Award 4th place

About the Picture Book

'Todo ni Otodoke' Written by Kenta Otsuka / Illustrated by Karin Kano

A seagull sets out to deliver a birthday cake to a sea lion. However, the animals that emerge from the house are sea lions and seals, which look very similar to sea lions. It's hard to reach the actual sea lion. What happens when they finally meet...? A humorous picture book that also teaches about the differences between marine animals.

https://pie.co.jp/book/i/5856/

Specifications: A4 modified size (250×221mm) / Hardcover / 32 Pages (Full Color)

Price: 1,400 yen + tax

ISBN: 978-4-7562-5856-4 C8793

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Written by: Kenta Otsuka / Illustrated by: Karin Kano

Published by: Pie International

[Full picture book reading available online]

[Inquiries regarding books]

Pie International Co., Ltd. 2-32-4 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0005 TEL: 03-3944-3981 Homepage: https://pie.co.jp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pieinternational X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PIE_Children Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pie__ehon/