Eraser Head Buntaro

=Synopsis=
Bouncy Rubberhead Taro came flying from afar.
His head is made of rubber,
"BAM!" he bounces off things like a ball.
Taro flew hard, further and further, until he crashed into...

=Book Features=
★Classic New Translation
Reading advocateTeacher Lin Chen-meiprovides a new translation, carefully capturing the humorous rhythm of the original work.

★Printed with fluorescent ink throughout ‧ Creates visual stimulation
Bold, unrestrained, free, and strong use of color, large color blocks, and brushstrokes like children's drawings, printed to the specifications of the original Japanese edition, perfectly presenting Shinta Cho's unique painting style.

★Expands children's sensory experiences, immersive reading
This is a story to be felt with the body—the speed of a home run, the prickly touch of rose thorns, the salty scent of the sea breeze, the sound of wild animals migrating. All these immerse children, making them want to read it again and again!

★Clashing between reality and imagination, satisfying children's feelings
Taro, who bumps into things everywhere, also wonders, "Rose petals are so soft, will I not bounce back if I hit them?" or "If I get pricked by a hedgehog's sharp spines, I won't be able to fly." This echoes how children find a clever balance between reality and their desire to play and clash.

★Picture book master's child-centered creative perspective resonates with children's needs
Picture book master Shinta Cho often thinks from a child's perspective, setting aside adult rules and preconceptions to create picture books that "respond to children's emotional needs," open up worlds of imagination, and make children laugh joyfully.

★Laugh out loud! Release imagination with nonsense
The explosive and nonsensical plot makes children genuinely happy and relaxed, releasing their boundless free imagination.

★Sleep soundly! The security of returning to mom's side
After an adventure, Taro rests on his mother oak tree, much like a child who has expended energy and falls asleep by their mother's side, giving readers a sense of peace and satisfaction.


=Praise=

Shinta Cho wields his brush boldly yet skillfully, imagines freely yet knows moderation. He seems like a powerful "volcano" yet lets the magma flow naturally from within. Each of his creations is unconventional, yet almost always allows children to overturn reality and glimpse the chaos of the universe... —Lin Chen-mei (Children's Literature Worker)

I, for one, dedicate a shelf space to my favorite authors, and one of those spaces is for Shinta Cho. —Shuntaro Tanikawa (Poet)

An illogical premise leads to a series of incomprehensible events as the story progresses. "What... is going on?" My mind tries to make sense of it, but is overwhelmed by the joy welling up inside. I look back, and the children are all laughing heartily. It seems genuinely fun. I can't help but join in the laughter. Hahaha.
Ah, I'm tired. Let's rest a bit with Taro. "Going with the flow of the book" probably feels like this.
Taro's fantastic world tour is full of fun, and I recommend it to children and adults alike. —Sonoko Isozaki (Editor-in-Chief, ehonnavi, Japan picture book website)

Taro has a rubber head. You never know where he'll fly, enjoying a thrilling aerial journey. My children and I sometimes laughed out loud while reading this picture book, sometimes worried he might get into an accident, enjoying the colorful illustrations. In the end, when Taro rested in his mother's rubber tree, a gentle feeling filled my heart. This is one of our favorite picture books. —Rikuto's Mom (ehonnavi reader, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, male 4 years old)

=Coming Soon ‧ Shinta Cho's Classic Trilogy=
Bouncy Rubberhead Taro—The God of Nonsense's peak masterpiece ‧ Classic new translation
Lion Transformation—The lion is Shinta Cho's alter ego, a playful work by the picture book master ‧ First publication in Taiwan(Coming November 2024)
My Crayons—The starting point for an explosion of imagination ‧ Classic new translation(Coming February 2025)