<b>A 2021 <i>Horn Book </i>Fanfare Best Book of 2021 </b><p>"In a set of seven small vignettes that span the seasons, Sato’s daily activities — watering the garden, doing the laundry, splashing in puddles — turn into magic. Cracking open a walnut reveals an inviting miniature world. Eating a watermelon turns into a seafaring adventure. (“Nothing compares to eating watermelon on the sea.”) Observing a meteor shower leads to a star-collection mission. Paintings in a naive style burst with saturated color — watermelon red, night-sky blue, spring chartreuse. For fans of Doi’s Chirri & Chirra books, this import provides another cozy glimpse into mystery, independence, and imaginative play. " —STARRED REVIEW, The Horn Book</p>

<p><b>A <i>100 Scope Notes </i>Most Astonishingly Unconventional Book of 2021</b></p><p>“Enchanted Lion is a publisher who appreciates the unconventional side of children’s literature, and Japanese import <i>Sato the Rabbit</i> is a perfect example of this. Just your average, everyday story about a boy who has decided to be a rabbit and his whimsically surreal life and adventures.” —Travis Jonker, <em>100 Scope Notes</em> (A <em>School Library Journa</em><i>l</i> blog)</p>

<p><strong>A 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book</strong></p><p>“In seven short imaginative tales, Sato’s imagination transforms the details of ordinary life into fanciful antics that embrace and enhance the natural world.” —American Library Association</p><p>“Gentle lighthearted humor throughout the text delights the reader and endears them to the imaginative and ingenious Sato.” —Dr. Marie A. Lejeune, 2022 Batchelder Chair</p>