Akiko and her little Teddy went on a magical adventure to find Teddy's missing eye. The illustrations are stunning and they evoked my imagination of childhood. Moreover, I love the way they highlighted the red colour and give the story a misterious vibe.

Though I'm definitely not the target audience of this picture book as it is a short and simple story suitable for little children, I can still appreciate it especially for the partly oldschool art style which on the other hand is also quite modern because of the monochrome palette with red accents.
And as a fan of fungi I was delighted to see that the adventures actually took place through scenes with several different kinds of mushrooms.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing the ARC.

“Teddy‘s Midnight Adventure“ with story and art by Yoko Mori with translation by Cathy Hirano is a beautifully illustrated picture book about a young girl who'll do anything to help her teddy bear.

Akiko loves her teddy bear, named Teddy. One day while outside, Teddy loses an eye in the garden. That night Akiko shrinks down to size and she and Teddy explore the garden in the moonlight looking for Teddy’s missing eye. They discover a magical world.

This is a charming story about friendship and of not being afraid of the night. I loved the stunning illustration style. I think this would be a fun going to bed book.

When her stuffed bear loses an eye, Akiko wishes she could shrink down to Teddy's size, and go look for it. And, wouldn't you know it, that's exactly what happens. The two pals, now the same size, share an adventure in the garden while searching for the missing eye.

Mori's illustrations are unusual - dark and somewhat mysterious- compared to most children's books.

I found the read to be a little creepy, but hopefully children will be charmed.

When Teddy loses an eye, he and Akiko head off on a magical nighttime adventure to find it. This is an enchanting story for readers of all ages with a simple concept of hunting for something important with an added magical element. I loved how the illustrations were mainly shades of black, white and grey with the eye drawn to Akiko’s red outfit and some toadstools within the story. The language was simple for a child to follow but descriptive enough to build a clear picture of what was happening.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the electronic ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review

I loved the gentle feel of this book, and its sense of wonder. Akiko's teddy bear Teddy loses his button eye, and Akiko wishes she could find it. That night, she awakens and discovers she's the same size as Teddy. The two go on an adventure in the garden, asking Mee-Chan the cat and crickets for help finding Teddy's eye, and appreciating the beauty of the plants and mushrooms.

The illustrations are lovely, and I liked the selective use of red, which makes portions of each illustration pop.

Thank you to Netgalley and to Pushkin Press for this ARC in exchange for my review.

I love the artwork in this book so much! Just stunning, the red and black colour scheme is so evocative and pairs nicely with a sweet story.

Teddy’s Midnight Adventure by Yoko Mori is a adorable sweet book and beautifully illustrated throughout. This book was so adorable and a joy to read and look at the pictures with my nephew. Teddy's Midnight Adventure is a story from Japan, it's about a little girl Akiko who goes and explores her garden with her beloved teddy bear, by the light of the moon.
On this night the moon is magical, Akiko and her Teddy go and look for his missing button eye and on this night she is hoping to find it. However, in this the garden at midnight is a become strange and a mysterious place.
They meet Mee-Chan the cat and ask for help them?

Then, she asks Mrs Crow?
Mrs. Crow tells her not to worry! and by morning Teddy will be as good as new.

I loved this book and so did my nephew, who I use as a Netgalley buddy for these children's books. He gave this 5 Thumbs up!!!
Now, he is hoping to go in his garden on full moon with his well-warn Teddy bear!!!! for their adventures. - Bless him

Big Thank you to Netgalley, Author and Pushkin press for the chance to read and give my honest opinion

This is a delightful tale of a little girl and her beloved Teddy, who go on a bedtime adventure to retrieve Teddy's lost button eye, which fell off in the garden earlier that day. Accompanied by a brief rainfall, their midnight odyssey yields some magical moments, including encounters with crickets and cats.

The illustrations are delicate and beautiful and convey the atmospheric nature of the story. The way the little girl interacts with her Teddy is also very touching. Highly recommendedg

A very sweet childrens book with fabulous illustrations. As a big fan of fungis of all kind, this book rather hits the spot.

This delightful book from Japan is about a little girl and Teddy, her constant companion teddy bear) and their
search for Teddy’s missing eye, which has somehow fallen out and gotten lost in the forest. During the night, true magic occurs and while using some magic mushrooms as a flashlight, the eye is found. It’s put back firmly in Teddy’s face and all’s well that ends well. A very sweet story, suitable for bedtime or any other reading time.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

Teddy’s Midnight Adventure is a beautifully illustrated sweet tale of a bear and his child owner going on an adventure to find Teddy’s missing eye. The descriptions of their search and the environment they find themselves in is childlike and whimsical.
A lovely book for children and the people who read to them!

The magic of the story was matched only by the magic of the illustrations. It is absolutely gorgeous and I fell in love with the simple but whimsical story.

Teddy's Midnight Adventure was just darling! It's about a girl who explores her garden with her teddy bear trying to find his lost button. It is super sweet and the artwork was absolutely beautiful. I was initially drawn to the cover, and I can say the rest of the book was just as beautiful! This is such a perfect book for kids and I loved following along on the journey to find teddy's lost button!

A captivating plot with charming illustrations and a meaningful message.

Thank you to the author and the publisher for this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Yoko Mori’s Teddy’s Midnight Adventure is an absolutely stunning story about friendship and exploration. Filled with beautiful illustrations, readers follow along with little Akiko and her beloved teddy bear, Teddy, as they explore their garden together.


As the midnight sun casts a magical glow over their backyard, the pair embarks on a journey of discovery with the help of a few animal friends along the way. While Akiko learns to find strength and courage, Teddy embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately finds his lost button eye.

Mori creates a whimsical and inspiring story, which captures the essence of innocence, and creates an experience sure to delight young readers.

This is a wonderful story that children of all ages will love! It has a heartwarming message that will stay with them long after reading. I highly suggest giving it a read!

In Teddy's Midnight Adventure, tiny is mighty. This magical story of Akiko and her bear, Teddy, is as adventurous as it is heartfelt. It's a well-written tale of a young girl's heart and courage to brave the microscopic forces of nature. The friends she meets along the way are of little help, but their characterization as naturally nice and well-intentioned animals is great. Teddy's Midnight Adventure is The Wizard of Oz meets Alice's Adventures In Wonderland; readers will be refreshed and inspired by Akiko's unrelenting hope in the wellbeing of her favorite stuffed friend—even as she shrinks to the size of a blade of grass.

This is a delightful story of a young girl wanting to help her friend, Teddy, find his eye. Her dream is vivd and the illustrations are beautiful. This story is heartwarming, and I think would help children feel empathy and what the meaning of friendship is, I would recommend this book for a children's library and read to my own children.

When Teddy loses an eye during playtime, Akiko goes on a midnight odyssey in her garden to find the missing button. This beautifully illustrated book is a simple story imbued with magic and wonderful characters.

Amazing writing! However, the digital copy I got didn’t have any illustrations which I feel would carry a bigger part of the reading experience.

Thank you, Pushkin Press, for the advance reading copy.