Picture book Donguri Korokoro Story

"The Story of Donguri Korokoro"

This is a picture book featuring Comomg's popular character, Donguri Korokoro. We've put together content perfectly suited to the age when children enjoy playing with acorns. In the latter half of the book, the story of how Donguri Korokoro came to be is also depicted.

－　Features　－

• This book is created with the age range and amount of text tailored to children who already enjoy playing with the Donguri Korokoro toy, so they can enjoy it just as they are. It's suitable both for reading aloud and for children who have just learned to read a little on their own.
• In the latter half of the book, the story unfolds of how Donguri Korokoro was born in 2004 and became the character it is today. The simple expression—with its round eyes and slightly large nose—can look like it's laughing or crying, a touch designed to spark children's imagination.
• Sized to fit in the palm of your hand, this small picture book is easy to carry and makes a perfect gift, such as for a baby shower.
• It can also be shipped using compact mail services, making it a great choice for those who want to keep shipping costs down when sending it as a gift.

The text and illustrations of this picture book were created entirely by Kazuto Komatsu, the Comomg designer who is also the creator of Donguri Korokoro. The name "Donguri Korokoro" comes from the Japanese folk song "Donguri Korokoro," in which an acorn rolls cheerfully ("korokoro") down a hill before falling into a pond. The real Donguri Korokoro doesn't actually roll—it moves slowly down slopes with a "toko-toko" gait. This picture book was born from a desire to share the origin of that name and the character's background with children in a way different from the toy itself. Whether you read the book after playing with the toy, or play with the toy after reading the book, either order will let you enjoy the world of Donguri Korokoro even more deeply.

－　Product Specifications　－

■Price
　¥550 (tax included)
■Size
　148×148×2.5 (mm)
■Pages
　22 pages
■Binding
　Perfect binding
■Paper
　Matte coated
■Author
　Kazuto Komatsu
■Publication Year
　2021

－　FAQ　－

Q. What age is this recommended for?
A. The amount of text and content are designed for the age when children enjoy playing with the Donguri Korokoro toy (around 3 years and up). When read aloud, even younger children can enjoy it.

Q. What is the story about?
A. Alongside a story depicting everyday life spent with Donguri Korokoro, the latter half of the book unfolds the story of how Donguri Korokoro was born and became the character it is today. Please pick up a copy to enjoy the full story for yourself.

Q. Can I choose the shipping method?
A. Because this product is thin, it can be shipped using compact mail services. Please note that if ordered together with other products, the shipping method may differ.

Q. Is this suitable as a gift?
A. Yes. Since it's a lightweight, palm-sized picture book, it's also recommended as a baby shower or birthday gift, paired together with a Donguri Korokoro toy.

－　About Our Originals　－

"The Story of Donguri Korokoro" is an original picture book whose text and illustrations were created entirely by Kazuto Komatsu, the Comomg designer who created Donguri Korokoro in 2004. Comomg's official website also introduces this story, from Donguri Korokoro's birth to how it became the character it is today, in a page titled "The Story of Donguri Korokoro" (in Japanese), and this picture book presents that same story in a form children can read. As with our toys, we are grateful that the character's popularity continues to grow, but we have also seen products that imitate similar characters or stories. The copyright to the text and illustrations of this work belongs to Comomg, and unauthorized reproduction, reprinting, or alteration is prohibited. To ensure you can enjoy this original story with peace of mind for years to come, please purchase genuine products only from Comomg's official website or authorized retailers.