This picture book tells the story of a mejiro (white-eye bird) that I first kept after getting married, having never owned a bird before.
He accompanied us on our travels, happily drinking watermelon juice he had obtained during our trip, and singing cheerfully and boldly.
When I returned home, I could hear his clear song, and when I petted his head, he seemed to enjoy it.
His small and delicate presence gently healed my heart. But as time passed...
This is a picture book that celebrates the preciousness of fleeting and fragile lives.
It's available in Japan on Bungeisya Website (JP)
Author: Reiko Yatagai
Illustrator: Chikako Ogawa
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