The adventures of a subway mouse depicted in vivid and delicate Yuto drawings.
Nip is a mouse who lives in a subway station just below the city.
Nip, who always dreamed of the 'end of the tunnel' that the old mice told him about, finally one day tries to travel to the world outside the tunnel, which is very dangerous, but has clear and beautiful air.

Her friends can't understand why she would want to leave her safe haven with plenty to eat.
Nip, who sets out on a journey alone, becomes friends with Lola, whom he meets at an unfamiliar subway station while passing through a long tunnel.
And as Lola argues with Nip, who wants to stop the arduous journey, and Nip, who wants to keep going, the two finally reach the 'end of the tunnel'.

The world of mice created by artist Barbara Reid is so vivid that it seems as if they will come to life at any moment.
This book is the winner of the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award, recommended by the Ontario Arts Council and voted for by Canadian elementary school children, and the Governor General's Award for Literature, which is awarded annually by the Canadian Parliament to the most outstanding book.

Nip, the subway mouse who left his familiar nest and went outside the tunnel, resembles children.
The 'end of the tunnel' is tomorrow, and the long, dark tunnel that the subway mice pass through to reach a new world is the growing pains that our children must go through as they grow up.
This book naturally shows the process of growing up to children who have vague fears about the future.


◎ Discussion topic "Out of the Tunnel" created at an American university

People have a desire to stay in a familiar place and a desire to grow in a new place.
Nip, the mouse living at our feet in the subway station, also has the same concerns.
A familiar yet stifling tunnel and an unfamiliar world. Where should I go? Nip, who sets out for the "end of the tunnel," resembles a child.
The long, dark tunnel that Nip passes through to enter a new world is a rite of passage that our children must go through as they grow up.
The Frindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University in the United States runs a program called "Philosophy with Children."
Let's take a look at the discussion topics for "Out of the Tunnel" proposed by the Philosophy Classroom. These are common questions for children from kindergarten to high school.

-About family
What does it mean to be part of a family?
How does Nip feel about his family?

-About loneliness
What does it feel like to be alone?
Do you think Nip felt lonely even when he was with his family?
Do you think Lola felt lonely?

-Dreams and happiness
Is there something you consider a treasure? Does it have to be an object?
Nip has a dream.
Will Nip's treasure help him find his dream?
Do you think the risks Nip and Lola had to face to be happy were worth it?
Do we have to strive for happiness, or does it just happen at some point?

◎ Praise from overseas critics

The astonishingly detailed human traces seen in Nip's rat world not only add to the comical atmosphere, but also provide an appropriate and vivid backdrop for this brave adventure into the unknown.

― [Kirkus]

Children will love peering into the detailed images of the world from a mouse's perspective, and many will find themselves drawn to the intrepid Nip, who feels the strain of a discordant family and dreams of a sweet, cozy nest of his own.
― [Booklist]

Younger children will enjoy the details of Barbara Reid's paintings, while older children will get inspiration for creating their own.
― [School Library Journal]

Barbara Reid's art renders even the trash-strewn underworld as captivating as the starry sky and grassy plains Nip eventually finds.
― [Maclean's Magazine]

This satisfying story is life itself.
It's about growing up, leaving home, and starting a new life.
― [Parents' Cultural Foundation]

Every page is an interesting work of art.
― [Toronto Star]

◎ Reviews from readers who have read it first

It felt like watching a movie.
I saw it as a children's picture book, and I was completely absorbed in it after a long time.
It perfectly captures the fear before starting an adventure and the thrill of overcoming that fear.
It gives great courage and inspiration to both children and adults.
As a father, I highly recommend this picture book for our family to read.
(ar*****n 7 year old father)

This is the book my child looks for every day.
I have so much fun finding new things on every page of Barbara Reid's Yuto series.
It's amazing how elaborate it can be made with Yutoro.

(6 year old mom th****12)

Wow! I've been waiting so long for this book to be reprinted, and it's finally here.
The completely redesigned cover is fantastic! It's a book that inspires adventure in children and courage in adults! Wow! The information in the leaflet inside the book is also incredibly informative and helpful! Everyone should definitely get their hands on it!
(ed***** Fan of "Out of the Tunnel"!)