Eiko Matsui

As this kamishibai introduces the concept of doing arithmetic with units of five, it also shows children how amazing it is when individuals join forces to work for a better future. The unique use of color and simplification make wall artist Eiko Matsui’s illustrations very beautiful. At the end, when the audience calls out “transform,” five squares combine into a rectangle. The use of audience participation deepens everyone’s enjoyment of this story.

• ¥1,540E
• Mar 10, 2002
• page：8sheets
• ISBN：978-4-494-07663-5