A Quirky Fairy Tale 'The Chicken Who Found a Smartphone' Launches Social Media Giveaway Campaign to Protect Children from Online Crime

Micromagazine Publishing Co., Ltd. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) is launching a giveaway campaign through the official social media accounts of the Kodomo no Hon Editorial Department.

Two lucky followers who follow and repost (like on Instagram) the campaign post will win a copy of the picture book 'The Chicken Who Found a Smartphone'.

For details, please see below and the official Kodomo no Hon Editorial Department social media accounts.

[Prize Details]

One copy of 'The Chicken Who Found a Smartphone' (published by Micromagazine Publishing) will be awarded to two winners by lottery.

[How to Enter]

① Follow the official Kodomo no Hon Editorial Department social media accounts:

- Official X (formerly Twitter) account: https://x.com/micromagazine03

- Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/kodomono_hon/

② Repost the campaign post (on Instagram, press 'like')

Reposting doubles your chances of winning!

(Screenshots accepted. On Instagram, tag @kodomono_hon in the image.)

③ Entry complete!

[Entry Period]

Until August 15, 2026

[Important Notes]

- Winners will be contacted via direct message (DM) only in August 2026.

- Accounts set to private are not eligible for the lottery.

- Shipping is available only within Japan.

- Minors must have parental consent to enter.

- We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the lottery or results.

- Please reply within 5 days to the direct message we send.

- Failure to respond by the deadline will void the prize entitlement.

[Caution: Impersonation Accounts]

- We never send DMs from any account other than the official Kodomo no Hon Editorial Department accounts.

- The information requested from winners is limited to delivery details only. We will never ask for credit card numbers or PINs.

- If you receive suspicious DMs from suspected impersonation accounts, please delete them immediately and block the account to prevent harm.

Book Information

A kind-hearted chicken discovers a mysterious glowing box one day.

Messages start pouring in from seemingly friendly animals.

"Oh! How wonderful!"

At first surprised, the chicken gradually becomes deeply engrossed in the box...

Believing she has finally found someone who truly understands her,

she decides to meet the 'friend' who has been sending her messages... but what happens next?

Translated from the original by award-winning Australian picture book author Nick Bland, this thought-provoking tale is a must-read to protect children from the rising tide of social media-related crimes.

This quirky fairy tale can also be used as an introductory teaching material for media literacy education, including smartphone and internet usage.

[Book Details]

'The Chicken Who Found a Smartphone'

Author: Nick Bland / Translator: Miki Ishida

Format: B4 variant / 32 pages

ISBN: 9784867160404

Price: ¥1,518 (¥1,380 + 10% tax)

https://kodomono-hon.com/detail/?titleid=60404

Promotional video now available!

Author Information

[Author Profile]

Nick Bland

Born in 1973 in Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.

Began working at a bookstore, which inspired him to become a picture book author. Debuted in 2005.

Won the 2012 Children's Book of the Year Award (Australia) for 'I Love Hugs' (Iwasaki Shoten). Awarded the 2013 Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for 'The Very Cranky Bear' (Kureyon House).

Miki Ishida

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1970. Began translating British literature as a hobby while studying Japanese literature at university.

After graduation, worked at a publishing house, gaining experience in editing children's books and international picture books before becoming a full-time translator.

The Kodomo no Hon Editorial Department has published a wide range of books, including 'Mom, Do You Know?' (over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide) and award-nominated titles such as 'Hello, Bento Box!' and 'The Cat Who Pulls Strings', featured in the Miraiya Picture Book Awards.

Official website: https://kodomono-hon.com/

The Kodomo no Hon Editorial Department's social media accounts regularly share new book releases, gameplay videos, giveaway campaigns, and more—focused on children's books and educational content.

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