Her First Shopping
Date
March 1st, 1976
Credits
- Akiko Hayashi Illustrator
- Yoriko TsuTsui Author
Format
- Book 880
- Illustration 332
Type of Work
- Book 128
Clients
Techniques
- illustration 213
Dimensions
20 × 27 cm
Locations Made
- Japan 376
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Akiko Hayashi captures children’s behavior authentically, allowing readers to understand their actions simply by looking at the pictures. The images resemble real children at first glance, but as you keep looking, the drawings gradually draw you into the world of the book. The character in the book is based on a real person, which helps readers immerse themselves in the story.
The second picture highlights the girl’s red cheeks. When viewers see this, they can immediately understand how the girl feels anxious about shopping for the first time. The salesperson on the right side is only drawn from the waist down, but this detail is important as it emphasizes how the girl is young and short.
