あわよくば、生きるヒントに。
「考えすぎても、いいじゃない! 」
人気絵本作家ヨシタケシンスケのみんな待ってた、初エッセイ集!
電車で、カフェで、自分の家で。「ついつい考えすぎちゃう」ヨシタケ氏が、
スケッチと共に書きとめた、まじめーな事から、世にも下らぬ事まで。
たとえば。
「仕事のピンチを乗り切るには?」/「いわゆる男女の仲って、何?」
「他人のストローの袋が気になる」/「孤独感を、どう解消するか」
「明日、すごいやる気を出す方法」……。/がんばりたくない「大人」のための絵本!

明明還小，為什麼一下子就長大了？
好像一起度過了許許多多的快樂時光，
但是猛然一看卻還是覺得，那些時光遠遠不夠……
──然後轉頭看到滿地戰場、快讓人耳聾的吵鬧聲!!
不!!我不可以打國家幼苗!!我冷靜!!我不氣!!

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最感人或最想揍人的時刻，都是真實的親子日常！
有一天那些看似平淡的日常，都會成為我們無可取代的回憶，
令人格外珍惜與孩子共度的時光。
獻給有一天會長大成人的你，及過去曾經是小孩子的你。
原本笑得這麼開心，下一秒哇哇大哭。
剛剛明明說肚子快餓扁了，結果剩下這麼多；
剛剛明明活力四射，結果瞬間就沒電了。

明明爬上爬下好調皮，過沒多久又流鼻涕。
明明小時候黏人又愛哭，現在房間禁止進入；
明明曾經那麼愛交朋友，如今卻總是不說話。
明明穿起來鬆垮垮的衣服，現在是非常合身的衣服；
明明昨天我還是年輕人，轉眼間卻變成了中年人……

明明一起走過那麼多日子， 但還是覺得不夠。
本書特色

●吉竹用獨特的幽默視角紀錄孩子成長過程，既搞笑又溫馨。
●描寫共同日常生活經驗，令人會心一笑。
●書中完整呈現育兒的真實感觸，與親子關係的轉變，能引起家長共鳴。

爺爺的「天堂筆記本」描寫了天堂的模樣，
還計畫了上天堂後守護家人的方法！
爺爺對上天堂是期待，還是害怕呢？
震撼日本媽媽界！三天之內狂銷10萬本！
有些人讀著讀著笑了，有些人讀著讀著流下眼淚！
倒底是什麼樣的書，可以同時引發讀者這樣的感受呢？
日本最具創意插畫家吉竹伸介再次挑戰想像力的邊界，
在生命議題上舉重若輕，以創意魔法棒為讀者帶來不同的感受！
這是一本關於生命議題的繪本，它能撫慰傷痛的孩子、害怕失去的孩子，也能引導孩子思考活著的現在，珍惜自己的想望與時間！

There is an apple on the table, or maybe it is part of a big cherry, or perhaps eggs, or something else. This book explore the power of imagination, and it all begins with one apple. In Japanese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

我有討厭的人，而且有好幾個。
為什麼他們要那樣說話呢？
為什麼他們要欺負別人呢？
真希望討厭的人都被石頭絆倒！
我會在心裡幻想
該怎麼對付討厭的人
但是討厭一個人好浪費時間啊！
究竟該怎麼做比較好呢？

ふくがぬげなくたって、なんとかなる!?人生の悩みごとは、ヨシタケ流ユーモアでのりこえよう!ふくがひっかかってぬげなくなって、もうどれくらいたったのかしら。このままずっとぬげなかったらどうしよう。でも、なんとかなりそうな気もする・・・!さて、どうする??ヨシタケシンスケ最新刊。

A grandmother encourages siblings to explore all the good that the future might hold, in this tale about seeking a positive alternative to challenging situations.

我有話要說：「大人真的很奸詐！」
反抗妹來踢館，老爸如何接招？
用幽默取代否定，化解緊繃的育兒情緒
用爸爸擅長的右腦創意，從容解除親子警鈴
親子互動可以這樣做：幽默感＋創意＋情緒管理

爸爸，我現在非常生氣！
因為我覺得大人好奸詐喔！有很多很多過分的事！

為什麼大人可以很晚還不睡覺，小孩就要七早八早被趕上床？
為什麼明明是弟弟不乖，挨罵的卻都是我呢？
為什麼說「因為我是大人」，就可以吃兩根香腸呢？

面對孩子的質疑，你該怎麼辦？
地表最強的親子對話，教你破解「親子緊張密碼」！
運用爸爸擅長的右腦創意，從容解除親子警鈴，
讓孩子即刻就明白心中的「為什麼」。
＊有注音

吉竹伸介最適合親子共讀的繪本！

捏呀捏～拉呀拉～揉呀揉～搓呀搓……
是在揉麵團嗎？

我給他椅子坐，
把他纏在身上，
甚至跟他一起跳舞！

再把他滾一滾塞進箱子，
他居然越脹越大，變成好～大一顆球，
還可以在上面彈來跳去！

這團白色物體到底是什麼呢？
最後會發生什麼事呢？
吉竹伸介充滿想像力的全新故事，
讓你身心都療癒！

你是不是曾經遇過這種人……
√覺得他完全不了解你
√跟他在一起會感到疲憊和恐懼
√曾被他惡毒的話語傷透心
別再把時間浪費在討厭的人身上了！
你該做事只有一件，
就是用你的雙腳，盡全力的逃離那個人。
逃離並不可恥，是為了保護你自己，
因為在這個世界上，一定有了解你的人正在等你喔！
逃避不是壞事，你的腳就是用來逃離對你有威脅的人事物啊！
我們從懂事開始，就被要求有禮貌的與人相處，即使面對不喜歡的人，也要面帶微笑，就算那個人講話傷了你，也要不失禮貌的回應，但是這樣沉重壓抑的人際關係，只會讓你受到傷害。別害怕被冷落孤立，鼓起勇氣逃避吧！逃離傷害你的人，奔向理解你的人，也許現在還不知道他在何處，但只要不放棄追尋，你一定會遇見適合你的那個人，而他一定也在尋找你。
我們是為了可以自由行動而活著，要不要移動，由你自己決定
當你發現自己陷入他人的惡意之中，千萬別因為懼怕而委屈自己，你要記得，你可以為了改變而移動，也可以為了不改變而移動，不管你選擇面對還是逃避，都別忘了做自己的主人，因為你的人生想怎麼活，想遇見什麼樣的人，都由你自己決定。
本書特色
★幽默大師吉竹伸介獻給所有人，活到100歲也適用的人生真理
★深入淺出的暖心文圖，幼兒也能輕易讀懂的心靈成長繪本
★打破「逃避=懦弱」的刻板印象，你一定要學會的新時代處世技能

An everyday object (the endlessly versatile rubber band) becomes an invitation to imagine new possibilities in the latest laugh-out-loud picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake!

What can you do with a rubber band? You can do everyday things, like keep it close when you sleep or bring it along at bath time. And you can do exciting, unexpected things, like use it to bungee jump out of a plane or to grab a snack. With a special object of your very own, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination!

Acclaimed Japanese author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake (The Boring Book, There Must Be More Than That!, I Can Be Anything, The I Wonder Bookstore) delivers another laugh-out-loud experience in his latest picture book. With signature humor, wit, and boundless creativity, this charming story celebrates the potential of everyday objects to become catalysts for curiosity and play, at once honoring a child's attachment to favorite objects and opening the door to a world of exciting new objects and experiences.

SHINSUKE YOSHITAKE IS A STAR: Fans of the critically acclaimed picture books The Boring Book and There Must Be More Than That! will immediately recognize Japanese author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake's signature art style, humor, and imaginative sensibility!

ENCOURAGES CREATIVE THINKING: Imaginative play is on full display in this smart and silly picture book about finding joy in an everyday object that others might overlook. Even the smallest of items offers a portal to possibility and play—all you need is a little humor and lots of imagination!

EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR STORY TIME: The tone and antics in this picture book are just right for the three-to-five age set, and the quirky, thought-provoking scenarios are fodder for laugh-out-loud moments. Parents and kids alike will enjoy reading this fun and funny tale out loud together!

IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, fast pace, and charming voice, this humorous offering packs lots of reluctant-reader appeal.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Shinsuke Yoshitake
• Fans of Japanese picture books
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
• Teachers and librarians
• Gift-givers looking for a unique and funny present
• Lovers of thoughtful, humorous, and imaginative children's books

From acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake comes a humorous picture book about the empowering possibilities of growing up and a child's imagination!



Akira has a problem: He is too small to open packages by himself. He still needs grown-ups to help him.



But one day, perhaps one day soon, he'll be able to open so many things without anyone's help--and not just packages. When that time comes, he'll make amazing discoveries and maybe even save the day with his new skills. There is so much to look forward to!



With humor and wit, acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake explores a child's feelings about growing up: the push and pull of relying on parents while striving to learn and do things by oneself. The youngest of readers will relate, while discovering the many ways that they can open up exciting new experiences at this very moment!





CELEBRATES THE PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION: Growing up means embracing so many exciting opportunities! Parents will appreciate the reassuring messages of love and support as they seek to open new doors for their children, just as kids learn to do so for themselves!



PROMOTES CURIOSITY AND CREATIVE THINKING: Laugh-out-loud and imaginative scenarios will inspire young readers to think about their own futures, dream up big ideas, and embrace the promise of tomorrow.



ENGAGING STORY: With a comic-like style, unique narrative approach, and fast pacing, kids will find humor and surprises on every page.



GO-TO READ-ALOUD: Smart, comedic pacing, imaginative scenarios, and a compelling voice will make this a favorite picture book.



Perfect for: Fans of award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake Parents seeking humorous children's books about growing up Gift givers seeking a laugh-out-loud picture book Fans of picture books from Japan Teachers, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a compelling read-aloud Readers who enjoy smart, funny story books by Oliver Jeffers, Andrea Beaty, Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett, and Dan Santat

From the author of The Boring Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, comes a delightfully comical story about being a kid in an adult’s world where so many things seem unfair!

Why can’t a kid eat cookies right before bed? Why do adults get to stay up late while kids have to go to bed early? And why do adults say, “Not now!” right when kids want to play?! In this humorous picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake, one very patient father offers increasingly imaginative explanations for his kid’s complaints. The result? A more-than-fair, laugh-out-loud reading experience for all!

ENCOURAGES CREATIVE THINKING: Kids have been asking “why” since the beginning of time, and this funny book captures that natural curiosity in a clever way. Wildly imaginative scenarios will inspire little readers to ask questions and dream up their own elaborate explanations for the silliness in their lives, sparking conversation, connection, and out-of-the-box thinking.

RISING STAR AUTHOR: Shinsuke Yoshitake’s The Boring Book delighted readers and was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year and Amazon Best Book of the Month. His follow-up, There Must Be More Than That!, similarly met with rave reviews and was selected as both a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book and New York Times Notable Book of the Year.

STELLAR READ-ALOUD: Smart, comedic pacing, increasingly imaginative scenarios, and a compelling voice add up to reader (and parent) satisfaction. Great for classroom story time and family reading.

LAUGH-OUT-LOUD HUMOR: Everything in this book is over-the-top. Kids wouldn’t want it any other way! There are hilarious moments on every page and ample opportunities for young readers to marvel at the absurdity throughout.

Perfect for:

Fans of award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers
Gift-givers seeking a humorous picture book about growing up
Adding to the shelf alongside popular books by Taro Gomi, Mo Willems, Jon Klassen, and Mac Barnett