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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

Tsubu-chan, the Little Drop of Light

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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

"Tsubu-chan, Tsubu-chan, here I am! Trip-trap, trip-trap, off I go for a walk."

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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

"Tsubu-chan, Tsubu-chan, here I am! Beautiful flowers are blooming – red ones, purple ones, and pink ones too!"

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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

"Tsubu-chan, Tsubu-chan, here I am! I can hear the sound of rain even from inside."

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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

"Tsubu-chan, Tsubu-chan, here I am! Hello! My voice echoes all around."

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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

"Tsubu-chan, Tsubu-chan, here I am! Squish, squish – there's a sound. The earth smells so wonderful."

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Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen, 2003


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translation
A little girl walks through the world – across a blooming meadow and a fragrant garden, through a cold river and a warm forest. She is welcome everywhere, and a little drop of light accompanies her on every page. Little drop, little drop, here I am! This book by Kawakami Takako is one of her best-known works for the very youngest readers, poetically capturing a joyful walk through a light-filled world.

"Here I am."

Hikari no cubučan
Kawakami Takako
Pirikuen
2003