Actor Hio Miyazawa Translates! Picture Book 'Go, Turtle' from a Series with Over 6 Million Copies Sold Worldwide in 43 Languages, to be Released on May 27 (Wednesday)
Two Virgins Inc. will release 'Go, Turtle,' the 7th installment in a translated picture book series, on May 27, 2026. Translated by actor Hio Miyazawa, this is his second translated picture book in the bestselling series, which has sold over 6 million copies worldwide and been translated into 43 languages.
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Two Virgins Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release 'Go, Turtle,' the 7th installment in its translated picture book series, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The translation of this book was handled by actor Hio Miyazawa. This is Miyazawa's second translated picture book, following 'The Whale Who Wanted More.'
A bestselling picture book series with over 6 million copies sold worldwide, translated into 43 languages!
This is the 7th installment in the animal picture book series by popular British author Rachel Bright and illustrator Jim Field, who has worked on numerous bestsellers.
Previously, the series has gained attention with translations by top runners from various fields, including actress Sakura Ando, comedian Takashi Fujii, and former Japan national football team player Atsuto Uchida.
Hio Miyazawa's second translated picture book!
The translation of this book was handled by actor Hio Miyazawa, who has appeared in a succession of話題作 (much-talked-about works) in dramas, films, and stage productions, including the NHK historical drama 'Berabou: Tsutaju Eiga no Yume Banashi.' Miyazawa's second translated picture book follows 'The Whale Who Wanted More,' also part of the animal picture book series.
Hio Miyazawa's comment:
"A small courage can bring about a big change.
It taught me to take the first step."
Content Introduction
Synopsis
Under the moonlight on a midnight beach, many creatures watch over the birth of baby sea turtles.
Toula, the first to be born, races towards the sea with her younger brother Tiny! However, she soon realizes Tiny is nowhere to be seen. The beach is full of dangers. They must reach the goal before dawn.
Will the tiny sea turtles safely reach the sea?
This is a story that conveys that something more important than winning or losing, and that even the smallest existence has the power to change the world.
Under the moonlight, a tiny baby sea turtle Toula is born.
Toula races with her younger brother Tiny to the sea!
On the beach, many creatures cheer on the baby sea turtles.
Toula is in the lead! Oh, but where is Tiny?
Book Introduction
'Go, Turtle'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Hio Miyazawa
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 260mm x 10mm) / Hardcover / 32 pages / Full color
ISBN: 978-4-86791-090-0
Release Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 *Release date may vary by region
Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
Author/Translator Introduction
Text: Rachel Bright
Award-winning picture book author with million-selling books translated into 43 languages. She loves spending ink-stained afternoons in her printmaking studio near the sea, coming up with new ideas more than anything.
X: @RBrightBooks
Instagram: @rachelbrightbooks
Illustrations: Jim Field
Illustrator, character designer, animation director. Has won numerous awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Evening Standard Oscar Award. Lives near Paris with his wife, daughter, and a small, grumpy cat.
Instagram: @_jimfield
Website: https://www.jimfield.me/
Translation: Hio Miyazawa
Born April 24, 1994, in the United States. Debuted as an actor in the 2nd season of the drama 'Kounodori' in 2017. Has appeared in a succession of much-talked-about works in dramas, films, and stage productions, including the NHK historical drama 'Berabou: Tsutaju Eiga no Yume Banashi.' In the 2023 film 'Egoist,' he won numerous awards, including Best Supporting Actor at the 16th Asian Film Awards. This is his second translated picture book, following 'The Whale Who Wanted More.'
X: @MiyazawaHio
Instagram: @miyazawahio
Website: https://hio-miyazawa.com/
Series Introduction
'The Lion Inside'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Sakura Ando
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 260mm x 9mm) / Hardcover / 32 pages / Full color
ISBN: 978-4-910352-13-8
'The Koala Who Could'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Sakura Ando
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 268mm
The translation of this book was handled by actor Hio Miyazawa. This is Miyazawa's second translated picture book, following 'The Whale Who Wanted More.'
A bestselling picture book series with over 6 million copies sold worldwide, translated into 43 languages!
This is the 7th installment in the animal picture book series by popular British author Rachel Bright and illustrator Jim Field, who has worked on numerous bestsellers.
Previously, the series has gained attention with translations by top runners from various fields, including actress Sakura Ando, comedian Takashi Fujii, and former Japan national football team player Atsuto Uchida.
Hio Miyazawa's second translated picture book!
The translation of this book was handled by actor Hio Miyazawa, who has appeared in a succession of話題作 (much-talked-about works) in dramas, films, and stage productions, including the NHK historical drama 'Berabou: Tsutaju Eiga no Yume Banashi.' Miyazawa's second translated picture book follows 'The Whale Who Wanted More,' also part of the animal picture book series.
Hio Miyazawa's comment:
"A small courage can bring about a big change.
It taught me to take the first step."
Content Introduction
Synopsis
Under the moonlight on a midnight beach, many creatures watch over the birth of baby sea turtles.
Toula, the first to be born, races towards the sea with her younger brother Tiny! However, she soon realizes Tiny is nowhere to be seen. The beach is full of dangers. They must reach the goal before dawn.
Will the tiny sea turtles safely reach the sea?
This is a story that conveys that something more important than winning or losing, and that even the smallest existence has the power to change the world.
Under the moonlight, a tiny baby sea turtle Toula is born.
Toula races with her younger brother Tiny to the sea!
On the beach, many creatures cheer on the baby sea turtles.
Toula is in the lead! Oh, but where is Tiny?
Book Introduction
'Go, Turtle'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Hio Miyazawa
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 260mm x 10mm) / Hardcover / 32 pages / Full color
ISBN: 978-4-86791-090-0
Release Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 *Release date may vary by region
Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
Author/Translator Introduction
Text: Rachel Bright
Award-winning picture book author with million-selling books translated into 43 languages. She loves spending ink-stained afternoons in her printmaking studio near the sea, coming up with new ideas more than anything.
X: @RBrightBooks
Instagram: @rachelbrightbooks
Illustrations: Jim Field
Illustrator, character designer, animation director. Has won numerous awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Evening Standard Oscar Award. Lives near Paris with his wife, daughter, and a small, grumpy cat.
Instagram: @_jimfield
Website: https://www.jimfield.me/
Translation: Hio Miyazawa
Born April 24, 1994, in the United States. Debuted as an actor in the 2nd season of the drama 'Kounodori' in 2017. Has appeared in a succession of much-talked-about works in dramas, films, and stage productions, including the NHK historical drama 'Berabou: Tsutaju Eiga no Yume Banashi.' In the 2023 film 'Egoist,' he won numerous awards, including Best Supporting Actor at the 16th Asian Film Awards. This is his second translated picture book, following 'The Whale Who Wanted More.'
X: @MiyazawaHio
Instagram: @miyazawahio
Website: https://hio-miyazawa.com/
Series Introduction
'The Lion Inside'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Sakura Ando
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 260mm x 9mm) / Hardcover / 32 pages / Full color
ISBN: 978-4-910352-13-8
'The Koala Who Could'
Text: Rachel Bright
Illustrations: Jim Field
Translation: Sakura Ando
Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 modified (210mm x 268mm