[New Release] Long-awaited second interactive picture book by Matsuo Rikako, 'Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles,' to be released in June!!
Tokyo Shoten announces the June release of 'Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles,' the highly anticipated second interactive picture book by popular author Matsuo Rikako. This new work, themed around vehicles, is packed with fun gimmicks and will also be available in a limited-edition box set.
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Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd. (Toranomon, Tokyo / Representative Director: Shinya Suzuki) announces the release of the interactive picture book "Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles" in June.
"Chiroru the Little Rabbit's Wonderful Day," an exceptionally fun interactive picture book filled with gimmicks, was a huge hit. Now, its long-awaited sequel has arrived.
This time, the theme is "vehicles." What wonderful adventures await Chiroru and friends?
[Content Introduction]
Chiroru the little rabbit goes out with her friends, Itachi-kun the weasel and Pitch the little bird. They drive a train, get a ride on a fire truck, and even soar high in the sky in a hot air balloon... And the destination is none other than!! Everyone's favorite place! It's packed with exciting and thrilling interactive features.
And there's another piece of good news!!
A cute special set box has been created, combining this newly released book with the first Chiroru picture book, "Chiroru the Little Rabbit's Wonderful Day"!
...However, quantities are limited, and this can only be seen at the storefronts of a select few bookstores. It's a special store-exclusive box.
Interested bookstores, please contact Tokyo Shoten at this opportunity!
[Author Profile]
● Matsuo Rikako
Born in 1989. Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Printmaking Course.
Aims to create warm and inviting works. A rich expression of animals is one of her characteristics. Her works include "Itsutsugo Usagi no Kissaten" (Iwasaki Shoten), "Pikachu to Hajimete no Tomodachi" (Shogakukan), "Chiroru the Little Rabbit's Wonderful Day," and "Wanwan Nyanya Doubutsu Ippai" (both Tokyo Shoten).
Author's website: http://horo.ifdef.jp/
● "Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles"
Author: Matsuo Rikako
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: June 9, 2026
Format: 200 x 200 mm / 14 pages
ISBN: 978-4-86855-001-3
Publisher: Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Shoten HP: https://www.tokyoshoten.net
[Purchase here]
・Amazon:
"Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles" https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4868550012/
・Rakuten Books:
"Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles" https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18609574/
"Chiroru the Little Rabbit's Wonderful Day," an exceptionally fun interactive picture book filled with gimmicks, was a huge hit. Now, its long-awaited sequel has arrived.
This time, the theme is "vehicles." What wonderful adventures await Chiroru and friends?
[Content Introduction]
Chiroru the little rabbit goes out with her friends, Itachi-kun the weasel and Pitch the little bird. They drive a train, get a ride on a fire truck, and even soar high in the sky in a hot air balloon... And the destination is none other than!! Everyone's favorite place! It's packed with exciting and thrilling interactive features.
And there's another piece of good news!!
A cute special set box has been created, combining this newly released book with the first Chiroru picture book, "Chiroru the Little Rabbit's Wonderful Day"!
...However, quantities are limited, and this can only be seen at the storefronts of a select few bookstores. It's a special store-exclusive box.
Interested bookstores, please contact Tokyo Shoten at this opportunity!
[Author Profile]
● Matsuo Rikako
Born in 1989. Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Printmaking Course.
Aims to create warm and inviting works. A rich expression of animals is one of her characteristics. Her works include "Itsutsugo Usagi no Kissaten" (Iwasaki Shoten), "Pikachu to Hajimete no Tomodachi" (Shogakukan), "Chiroru the Little Rabbit's Wonderful Day," and "Wanwan Nyanya Doubutsu Ippai" (both Tokyo Shoten).
Author's website: http://horo.ifdef.jp/
● "Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles"
Author: Matsuo Rikako
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Release Date: June 9, 2026
Format: 200 x 200 mm / 14 pages
ISBN: 978-4-86855-001-3
Publisher: Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Shoten HP: https://www.tokyoshoten.net
[Purchase here]
・Amazon:
"Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles" https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4868550012/
・Rakuten Books:
"Chiroru the Little Rabbit and Lots of Vehicles" https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18609574/