All in a Year - by Chihiro Takeuchi (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The Tanaka family are moving out of their apartment building and into a house. Follow them on their journey to see how their life changes over the course of a year"--

Book Synopsis

A book that helps young readers make sense of the concept of time and just how much happens in a year.

The Tanaka family are moving out of their apartment building and into a house. Follow them on their journey to see how their life changes over the course of a year. See the family engage with their new environment and keep ties with their old community, as they enjoy a year full of adventures.

This isn't your typical book of seasons. Instead, award-winning Japanese paper-cut artist Chihiro Takeuchi takes us on a visual journey through the seasons that showcases diverse cultural celebrations, with a special emphasis on those holidays unique to Japan. She also leans in on the life of one particular family to give readers a sense of the growth they can expect to see happen in twelve months.

This is a story that works on multiple levels: as a narrative, an introduction to seasons and holidays, and a conversation about how much can happen in a year.

Review Quotes

"Lets little ones hone their visual-literacy skills, practice counting, and develop color appreciation ... Lots of spirited, stimulating good fun." Kirkus Reviews

"A wonderful book which reflects the whole year as Takeuchi shows what happens to a family and their friends over the course of one year."- Highly Recommended ReadPlus

"A gorgeous picture book! Bright bold colors with images packed with detail and wonderful objects to delight the beginner reader and or pre-schooler as they follow along with the parent....A visually appealing book supported by great text, it is sure to engage and delight the reader." - Magpies Magazine

About the Author

Chihiro Takeuchi is a renowned paper cut artist living in Osaka, Japan. In 2015 and 2016 Chihiro was part of a select group of artists to exhibit at the prestigious Bologna Book Fair. She has produced many books with Berbay including the Whose Bones? series and a successful search-and-find board book series.