Shinsuke Yoshitake, the master of ingenious imagination!
A comforting picture book, offering hope for finding true happiness.

Shinsuke Yoshitake, a world-renowned picture book author who won the Bologna Ragazzi Award Special Prize, has written picture books that stimulate the imagination of both adults and children with his unique ideas.
Through questions like "What is this really?" and "Is this really an apple?", we have stretched our imagination to the ends of the universe and the world.
This time, I wrote and illustrated a picture book called "Running Away and Searching," which seriously offers words of comfort.

"Running Away and Searching" is a picture book that teaches us how to protect ourselves.
When I meet someone who hurts my self-esteem, I tell them to get away from that person, find someone who will protect me, and move towards that person.
This is a message we need to hear now, as taking care of ourselves and finding true happiness becomes increasingly important.
When you listen to the comforting words of Yoshitake Shinsuke, you will feel a sense of healing, as if gentle waves are flowing through your heart.

'Running away is neither shameful nor bad.'
A new perspective on how children can protect themselves

"You need to get along with your friends." "Make up quickly and hug me." Why do adults tell children to endure conflicts and then reconcile? Just because they're grown doesn't mean they get along with everyone.
When anyone is hurt by someone, there are times when they need to distance themselves from that person and distance themselves from them to protect themselves.
It takes time for new skin to grow over the wounds caused by fights and conflicts.
But adults still force children to become friends with friends who don't fit in with them or who shake their self-esteem.
Unlike most adults, "Running Away" suggests that running away is neither shameful nor bad for children, and suggests a new way to maintain relationships.

'Running away' means the hope of 'finding' new possibilities!
Encouragement for both adults and children who are tired of their relationships.

People usually think that when a problem or crisis arises, they run away from the situation because they are scared and avoid it.
But in this book, 'running away' is a very active and courageous act of going out in search of new possibilities.
It gives me courage to move away from the person who hurts me and find the precious person I want to be with.


Not only children, but many adults also become exhausted in relationships.
Sometimes, we wander around, unable to find the answer to which relationship to keep and which to give up.
"Running Away and Seeking" tells us that we must break down relationships that are hurting us and build new, healthy relationships.
And I'm sending you a strong message that you have to keep moving forward to find that kind of relationship.
Anyone who is tired of a relationship will find comfort in this book, healing their wounded heart, and gaining the strength to rebuild their precious relationship.