Little Animals of the Forest 100 Writing & Crafting Papers Saeko Inui

At last! A 100 Writing & Crafting Papers title based on Saeko Inui’s picture books, which have sold a combined total of over 500,000 copies*!

Illustrations from the picture books exploring grown-up feelings I Love You and I’ll be By Your Side by Saeko Inui, the picture book artist acclaimed in Japan, have been turned into a 100 Writing & Crafting Papers title. This book is filled with charming forest creatures, including many that have also appeared in the picture books, who will gently embrace your heart on 100 sheets of paper. Perfect for using not only as a notepad, but also for framing as décor or wrapping gifts, this is a book you’ll want to give to someone special. 

*As of June 2024, I Love You and I’ll be By Your Side have sold a combined total of over 500,000 copies.

- 14th Youchien Picture Book Award

- 10th Seibunkan Group Picture Book Award, 2nd Place

- 2nd Place at the 6th Miraiya Picture Book Grand Prix

- “KINOBESU” (“Best of KINOKUNIYA!”) Kids’ 2023, 2nd Place

- Prize at the 13th Libro Picture Book Grand Prix

- 6th Book House Café Award, Bronze

- 15th MOE Picture Booksellers’ Award, 11th Place

- 3rd Picture Book Specialists’ Selection: A Picture Book to Give to Someone You Miss

About the Author

With over 10 years of experience as a freelance illustrator, Saeko Inui is currently focused on "offering comfort through art" by creating original illustrations of small creatures. Her published works include Kimi no Koto ga Daisuki (I Love You) and Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo (I'll Be by Your Side), both published by PIE International.