Hiyoko Imai Books

Fresh apples, curious fruit-loving creatures, and a great friendship – this is a picture book for all tastes. Sun and his whitetailed dog, Shiro, love to explore together, spending their days savoring the beauty of the outdoors. This book follows them into the forest in search of delicious, shiny red apples that grow during the fall season. Along the way they meet a curious little creature called Polka-Dot Snake—a slithering friend who happens to love apples even more than them. The problem is, he's eating too many of them, and too fast. At its core, Sun and Shiro and the Polka-Dot Snake is about more than apples. It is a charming tale of friendship that consequently educates young readers about healthy eating without pointing a moral finger.

Transform your home into a Montessori environment and become more observant, attentive, and balanced parents. It’s time to change our perspective on toddlers. Using principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, author Simone Davies illustrates how to turn life with a “terrible” toddler into a vibrant and enriching time filled with curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery. The book offers hundreds of practical ideas for all aspects of life with a toddler and presents five principles to encourage your child's natural curiosity, from “trusting the child” to “nurturing their curiosity.” You will find step-by-step guidance for establishing daily routines, managing sibling interactions, and transitioning away from pacifiers. Additionally, it teaches how to remain calm when your toddler is not, set loving and respectful boundaries without resorting to bribery or punishment, organize your home to reduce chaos, create Montessori activities suitable for children aged one to three, and appreciate the world through your child's eyes while being their guide on their journey.