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Red FlowersThe influential cartoonist hits his stride as he celebrates the charms and oddities of rural postwar cultureYoshiharu Tsuge leaves early genre trappings behind, taking a light, humorous approach in these stories based on his own travels. Red Flowers ranges from deep character studies to personal reflections to ensemble comedies set in the hotels and bathhouses of rural Japan. There are irascible old men, drunken gangsters, reflective psychiatric
The influential cartoonist hits his stride as he celebrates the charms and oddities of rural postwar cultureYoshiharu Tsuge leaves early genre trappings behind, taking a light, humorous approach in these stories based on his own travels. Red Flowers ranges from deep character studies to personal reflections to ensemble comedies set in the hotels and bathhouses of rural Japan. There are irascible old men, drunken gangsters, reflective psychiatric-hospital escapees, and mysterious dogs. Tsuge’s stories are mischievous and tender even as they explore complex relationships and heartache. It’s a world of extreme poverty, tradition, secret fishing holes, and top-dollar koi farming.
The title story highlights the nuance and empathy that made Tsuge’s work stand out from that of his peers. A nameless traveler comes across a young girl running an inn. While showing the traveler where the best fishing hole is, a bratty schoolmate reveals the girl must run the business because her alcoholic father is incapable. At the story’s end, the traveler witnesses an unusual act of kindness from the boy as the girl suffers her first menstrual cramps — and a simple travelogue takes on unexpected depth.
Red Flowers affirms why Tsuge went on to become one of the most important cartoonists in Japan. These vital comics inspired a wealth of fictionalized memoir from his peers and a desire within the postwar generation to document and understand the diversity of their country’s culture.
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★★★★★ 5
Spoiler Alert! You are Wiggly
Format: Board book
Soooooooo funny! My grandson never stops,, go go go…. So to see at the end the picture is YOU! lol. And the bonus, you go through the animal kingdom associating the animal with how they move…. Instead of sound. Stimulates a different awareness.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very cute story. Absolutely loved
Format: Board book
This is a great book. Looking forward to many additional ones by the author.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Playful and FUN -- makes a great holiday gift
Format: Board book
"Are You Wiggly?" is not just a story; it's an adventure that brings laughter, curiosity, and joy to every page. Children learn about various animal movements plus enjoy a fun little surprise at the end. The playful illustrations add to the fun as well! I got several and will be giving as gifts this holiday season.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Brings joy!
Format: Board book
This sweet book brings a smile to my kids faces every time they open it! The repetitive and fun words really engage them and truly bring joy. There are a lot of board books out there - this one definitely deserves its spot on our favorites pile.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Adorable with a Surprise Ending
Format: Board book
This story will be loved and cherished by both children and the adults who read it to them. A cute story with an interactive ending. The illustrations bring the author’s story to life. Will become on your children’s’ most requested bedtime story.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
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