Popular Pop-Up Book Series 'Door wo Aketara' Surpasses 360,000 Copies Sold

Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd. (Toranomon, Tokyo; CEO: Shinya Suzuki) is pleased to announce that its popular picture book 'Door wo Aketara' series has surpassed a cumulative total of 360,000 copies sold.

Who is peeking out from the window? When you flip the door, you'll be surprised! An unexpected resident appears, completely different from what you imagined.

Every spread features a peephole flap that reveals an astonishing world when opened. It is a unique picture book packed with excitement, curiosity, and surprises that children love.

Thanks to the continued love from many children, this popular series has hit 360,000 copies! Today, we introduce 'Door wo Aketara: Mori no Ouchi' (When You Open the Door: Forest Home), a perfect fit for the lush green season of early summer. What can you see through the door and window of the house in the tree trunk? Flip the page to reveal the unexpected resident.

What do you see through the door's window?

Surprise! It's a koala!!

This book features lovely animals and vivid forest colors. Please enjoy precious time with your children while feeling the refreshing breeze of early summer!

[Author Profile]
●Tomomi Shimada
Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1975. After graduating from the Department of Oil Painting at Tama Art University, she has been active as a freelance illustrator. In 2006, she won the Tully's Picture Award Grand Prize for 'Ira-chan to Ijiwaru Tree'.

[Product Information]
● 'Door wo Aketara': 1,320 yen (tax included), released April 1, 2014
● 'Door wo Aketara: Umi no Ouchi': 1,320 yen (tax included), released July 26, 2021
● 'Door wo Aketara: Mori no Ouchi': 1,320 yen (tax included), released March 27, 2023