BIG BOOK URASHIMA TARO

About

Perfect for kids to explore together with friends and family, this large play mat-style picture book series features both Japanese and English and is filled with tiny hidden details! Measuring 46.8” x 40.4” when unfolded, this Big Book is inspired by the classic Japanese folktale Urashima Taro in which a fisherman saves a turtle from being attacked by horrible children and is taken to a magical undersea kingdom as a reward. The Big Book is designed so that anyone, child or adult, can become the hero of the tale just by opening it up.

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Author

Yusuke Oono  was born in Germany in 1983 and graduated from The University of Tokyo where he obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture. He is the recipient of the “Art Directors Club of New York” award, and has received many other accolades. He works primarily as an architect but is also active in other related fields including interior product design and art installation.