Review
"Working with oil pastels, gouache, acrylics, and colored pencil, Saito creates tableaux characterized by thick, soft lines, comfortably rounded shapes, and warm colors—there's hardly a hint of black or gray, and soft blobs of pink suggest cherry blossoms, further sweetening the mood. This child is not Peter on an urban odyssey; the adventure appears to take place entirely within the confines of the child's backyard. Though Mommy is nearby, she gives the child, who has recognizably East Asian features, space for delicious independence. Thrillingly cozy." -- Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Masamitsu Saito: Masamitsu Saito was born in 1958 in a seaside town along Kujyukuri Beach in Chiba, so he grew up to the sound of waves. He studied graphic design at Tama Art University. His work can be found in magazines, on chocolate packages, and the like.
Yuki Kaneko: Yuki Kaneko is an artist, naturalist, translator and author. She grew up in Japan and came to the US as an adult. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter.