A legendary picture book author, who became a classic through her quirky stories and eye-catching paste art. Through stories such as "Nenaiko Dareda" (Who Won't Go to Bed?), "Fuusen Neko" (Balloon Cat), "Megane Usagi" (Gracie Meets a Ghost), "Obake no Tempura" (Ghost Tempura) and many others, she has become a staple in many Japanese households, her books handed down from generation to generation.