Giving Children the Experience of Making Books in an Era of Declining Reading: Long-Selling Picture Book Binding Company Launches Bookbinding Kit Reusing Fukuinkan Shoten's Picture Book Paper
Seibido, a company specializing in picture book binding, is launching a sustainable bookbinding kit called "Hitsuji no Ehon Seihon" (Sheep Picture Book Binding) from its "ju:tale" brand. This kit reuses surplus paper from Fukuinkan Shoten's picture books, offering children a hands-on book-making experience in an increasingly digital age. It will be unveiled at EDIX in May and pre-sold at Stationery Girls Expo in June.
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Left to right, clockwise: "Sheep Picture Book Binding," "Nenai ko dareda" (written and illustrated by Keiko Sena, Fukuinkan Shoten), a finished product made by a 5th-grade elementary student with "Sheep Picture Book Binding."
■ Overview
In an age where opportunities to read on smartphones and tablets are increasing, the experience of touching a "book itself" and creating something with one's hands is becoming rare.
Seibido Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo), which specializes in picture book binding, is expanding its series of bookbinding kits under its own brand "ju:tale" to deliver the "experience of making books" to children.
With permission from Fukuinkan Shoten Co., Ltd., we will be launching the sustainable bookbinding kit "Sheep Picture Book Binding," which reuses surplus paper generated during the printing process. Additionally, some products in the existing bookbinding kit series have been updated in terms of specifications and packaging.
It will be unveiled for the first time at the "17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo)" held from May 13th to 15th (Friday), 2026, followed by pre-sales at "Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026" in June, and then sales will commence on the official online store.
17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo) Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026
■ New Product "Sheep Picture Book Binding": Real Texture as Educational Material
This is the latest in the series, focusing on the "experience of making picture books."
Authentic picture book paper: Uses the same paper as actual Fukuinkan Shoten picture books.
Sustainable: Reuses surplus parts generated during the printing process.
Picture book-like finish: After drawing on the cover, applying the included special film reproduces the glossy finish of commercially available picture books.
Familiar size: The same square format as "Nenai ko dareda" (written and illustrated by Keiko Sena, Fukuinkan Shoten).
Utilization in educational settings: Reflects knowledge gained from bookbinding workshops at universities and libraries. Prices for educational institutions are also available, assuming use in educational settings. Lesson plans can be downloaded from:
d143076-4-7dbc9b3f4b4165b04774f273ef0e1c36.pdf
*This product is a bookbinding kit uniquely planned and developed by our company, utilizing paper used in Fukuinkan Shoten's picture books.
Surplus parts from the printing process. Normally disposed of, these are used for the bookbinding kit. When you draw on the cover and apply the special film, it gives a glossy feel like a commercially available picture book.
■ About the "Bookbinding Kits Made by a Picture Book Binder" Series
This series was born from a request by picture book author Satoshi Iriyama, who wanted "a bookbinding kit that could be used in university classes." Its characteristic is the fun of choosing by difficulty level. All kits feature unique "cover stickers" and guide parts, making it easy to design covers, which is generally difficult. Now, "Sheep Picture Book Binding" has been added for educational purposes.
Hedgehog's Tiny Bookbinding Kit
Level: Beginner
Specifications: A7 (ruled/blank, 100 pages)
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Create two mini notebooks with your favorite fabric or paper.
Turn memorable clothes or favorite wrapping paper into original notebooks.
Bear's Handmade Bookbinding Kit [Renewed]
Level: Intermediate
Specifications: A6 modified / ruled/blank, 100 pages / multi-log, 52 pages)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
The main body can now be selected from three types: ruled, blank, and multi-log. Multi-log is ju:tale's original format, perfect for records and diaries.
Packaging has changed from a box to an OPP bag.
Sheep Picture Book Binding Kit [NEW!]
Level: Intermediate
Specifications: 158mm x 158mm / blank / 32 pages
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Uses paper found in actual picture books. Draw on the white cover to create a real picture book.
Gorilla's Artisan Bookbinding Kit [Renewed]
Level: Advanced
Specifications: B6 / blank / 60 pages
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
While maintaining the authentic bookbinding experience, the spine width has been reviewed for a more natural finish.
The design of the package sticker has been changed.
■ Exhibition and Event Information
We will be providing opportunities to physically experience the full lineup of the "Bookbinding Kits Made by a Picture Book Binder" series.
Examples of completed packages for all 4 types
1. 17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo)
Date: May 13th (Wed) - 15th (Fri), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall 1-3, Booth Number [ST-81] ju:tale
https://www.edix-expo.jp/tokyo/ja-jp/search/2026/directory/directory-details.jutale.org-88a51398-029d-41d1-8a0f-a1cd3c429631.html#/
2. Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026
Date: June 11th (Thu) - 14th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Ariake GYM-EX
■ Overview
In an age where opportunities to read on smartphones and tablets are increasing, the experience of touching a "book itself" and creating something with one's hands is becoming rare.
Seibido Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo), which specializes in picture book binding, is expanding its series of bookbinding kits under its own brand "ju:tale" to deliver the "experience of making books" to children.
With permission from Fukuinkan Shoten Co., Ltd., we will be launching the sustainable bookbinding kit "Sheep Picture Book Binding," which reuses surplus paper generated during the printing process. Additionally, some products in the existing bookbinding kit series have been updated in terms of specifications and packaging.
It will be unveiled for the first time at the "17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo)" held from May 13th to 15th (Friday), 2026, followed by pre-sales at "Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026" in June, and then sales will commence on the official online store.
17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo) Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026
■ New Product "Sheep Picture Book Binding": Real Texture as Educational Material
This is the latest in the series, focusing on the "experience of making picture books."
Authentic picture book paper: Uses the same paper as actual Fukuinkan Shoten picture books.
Sustainable: Reuses surplus parts generated during the printing process.
Picture book-like finish: After drawing on the cover, applying the included special film reproduces the glossy finish of commercially available picture books.
Familiar size: The same square format as "Nenai ko dareda" (written and illustrated by Keiko Sena, Fukuinkan Shoten).
Utilization in educational settings: Reflects knowledge gained from bookbinding workshops at universities and libraries. Prices for educational institutions are also available, assuming use in educational settings. Lesson plans can be downloaded from:
d143076-4-7dbc9b3f4b4165b04774f273ef0e1c36.pdf
*This product is a bookbinding kit uniquely planned and developed by our company, utilizing paper used in Fukuinkan Shoten's picture books.
Surplus parts from the printing process. Normally disposed of, these are used for the bookbinding kit. When you draw on the cover and apply the special film, it gives a glossy feel like a commercially available picture book.
■ About the "Bookbinding Kits Made by a Picture Book Binder" Series
This series was born from a request by picture book author Satoshi Iriyama, who wanted "a bookbinding kit that could be used in university classes." Its characteristic is the fun of choosing by difficulty level. All kits feature unique "cover stickers" and guide parts, making it easy to design covers, which is generally difficult. Now, "Sheep Picture Book Binding" has been added for educational purposes.
Hedgehog's Tiny Bookbinding Kit
Level: Beginner
Specifications: A7 (ruled/blank, 100 pages)
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Create two mini notebooks with your favorite fabric or paper.
Turn memorable clothes or favorite wrapping paper into original notebooks.
Bear's Handmade Bookbinding Kit [Renewed]
Level: Intermediate
Specifications: A6 modified / ruled/blank, 100 pages / multi-log, 52 pages)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
The main body can now be selected from three types: ruled, blank, and multi-log. Multi-log is ju:tale's original format, perfect for records and diaries.
Packaging has changed from a box to an OPP bag.
Sheep Picture Book Binding Kit [NEW!]
Level: Intermediate
Specifications: 158mm x 158mm / blank / 32 pages
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Uses paper found in actual picture books. Draw on the white cover to create a real picture book.
Gorilla's Artisan Bookbinding Kit [Renewed]
Level: Advanced
Specifications: B6 / blank / 60 pages
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
While maintaining the authentic bookbinding experience, the spine width has been reviewed for a more natural finish.
The design of the package sticker has been changed.
■ Exhibition and Event Information
We will be providing opportunities to physically experience the full lineup of the "Bookbinding Kits Made by a Picture Book Binder" series.
Examples of completed packages for all 4 types
1. 17th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo)
Date: May 13th (Wed) - 15th (Fri), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall 1-3, Booth Number [ST-81] ju:tale
https://www.edix-expo.jp/tokyo/ja-jp/search/2026/directory/directory-details.jutale.org-88a51398-029d-41d1-8a0f-a1cd3c429631.html#/
2. Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026
Date: June 11th (Thu) - 14th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Ariake GYM-EX