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japanese book review: anpanman

anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3

If you've been following my collection of Japanese craft books (or even if you haven't!), by now we should all know that there's a lot of cute things coming out of Japan. Today's book features a very popular character: Anpanman. He's a superhero, and his head is made of bread. Bean-filled bread to be precise.

You can find episodes of the Anpanman cartoon online, but they're pretty much all in Japanese, as far as I've been able to tell. Sometimes, however, you can find them with subtitles, like this one. More details on the book at the end of the post, but now...on to Anpanman and Energetic Three Colleagues: Part 3 (gotta love Google Translate on these titles!)

anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3
anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3

There are lots of characters in this series, and many of them have food for heads. Seriously? I love this stuff! The book shows you how to make all of these fantastic finger puppets, plus other figures too. I'd really like to make this choo-choo for my train-loving brother. Do you think he'll appreciate the cuteness as much as I do?

anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3

Of course, there's also some odd items. Like the Anpanman bathroom set. Or not pictured here, the seat cushion you can also wear as a hat. For real.

anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3
anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3

Apart from the cuteness factor that these characters bring, the projects in this book, overall, are still worth the price of this one (which wasn't even all that much). There are games, toys, a diaper bag, pencil toppers, a quiet book, a wallet, and more! Lots of great ideas! It even has a pullout section of full size patterns.

anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3
anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3

And then you reach the end. And it's sad. But wait...because I didn't show you my favorite thing in the whole book! Let's go back a few pages...

anpanman and energetic three colleagues: part 3

A felt takoyaki set! I'd never eat the real deal, but I sure do think they're cute!

The ISBN for this title is 9784529045094, and you can find it on YesAsia.com. Here's the fun part: Google Books has a preview of more of the pages! Enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. Aaaaahahahahahaha! That bathroom set kills me! This might be an over share but Naoto's mom had a thin felt cushion on the part of the toilet seat that you sit on...I found it to be so icky (to me, cold seat = germ-free wonderfulness). This book made me see that little felt seat warmer as a missed opportunity for embroidery! ;)

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  2. So fun!! The bathroom set is too funny!! I just love all the felt goodies!! Thanks for sharing! xo Heather

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