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Mottainai Grandma for the first time (set of 7 books)

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●Language: Japanese (Original Japanese Version) — Ships from Japan

Hachimonjiya has selected seven works that we recommend for children who are picking up the “Mottainai Grandma” series for the first time, as they will help them develop a mind to cherish things.

Written by Shinju Mariko


Benefits

Free wrapping in original design wrapping paper!


Work summary

"Mottainai Grandma"

The first in a series that will help develop a sense of appreciation for things!
If you do something wasteful, the wasteful grandma will come. --Are you doing anything wasteful?

"Itadakimasu by Mottainai Grandma"

It's such a waste to leave food behind!
"Itadakimasu" means to receive life. Let's say thank you to the blessings of nature, the life we are receiving, and the food that has been carefully produced, and eat everything without leaving any leftovers.

"The Wasteful Grandma is coming!"

The popular serial series in the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper has been published as a book, Spring/Summer Edition
This is the spring/summer edition of the series that was serialized in the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper from 2005 to 2007. It is a compilation of episodes full of useful hints for daily life. It includes episodes with seasonal themes such as rain, Tanabata, and watermelon.

"Grandma Mottainai's Tale of Heaven and Hell"

A book on the theme of compassion and sharing. This time, Mottainai Grandma has come to a slightly scary place. There, everyone is using a long spoon to try and drink the soup first. However, no one can drink it properly. Then Mottainai Grandma comes along...

"Aren't you wasting your time?"

The popular serial series in the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper has been published as a book, Autumn/Winter Edition
This is the autumn/winter edition of the series that was serialized in the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper from 2005 to 2007. It is a compilation of episodes full of useful hints for daily life. It includes episodes with seasonal backgrounds such as sports day, potato digging, and spring cleaning.

"Mottainai Grandma's Grandma"

20th anniversary of the birth of "Mottainai Grandma"! This long-awaited new work is a story about Mottainai Grandma as a child and her grandmother. Mottainai Grandma learned important things from her grandmother, who grew rice in the rice fields, such as gratitude, consideration for living things, the connection of life, and respect.
Some readers of this book may recall childhood memories and hometowns. I hope that you will also read it to your children, so that the cherished Japanese spirit can be passed on to future generations.
"I learned all the important things from my grandmother. It would be a shame not to pass them on."

"Let's think about the world with Mottainai Grandma"

Thinking about world problems through stories Why are children's lives so different even though we live on the same planet? The picture book author of "Mottainai Grandma" talks to you about the current state of the Earth.


Recommended Age

Ages 3 and up

Product specifications

Language: Japanese (Original Japanese Version)
Mottainai Grandma for the first time set of 7 books

size:
"Mottainai Grandma" Size: 21cm×29.7cm
"Mottainai Grandma's Itadakimasu" Size: 21cm×29.7cm
"Mottainai Grandma is Coming!" Size: 21cm×29.7cm
"Mottainai Grandma's Story of Heaven and Hell" Size: 21cm×29.7cm
"Are you wasting something?" Size: 21cm×29.7cm
"Mottainai Grandma's Grandma" Size: 21cm×29.7cm
"Let's think about the world with Mottainai Grandma" Size: 14.8 x 21.0 cm

Bonus [Free wrapping]

Bonus [Free wrapping]

The books will be carefully wrapped in original wrapping paper featuring motifs that children love.

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