A child's idea of what it's like to be an adult. I love the sensibility of this quietly charming story and protagonist.

This was so sweet! The simple writing style and the cozy, warm illustrations made for a very gentle book. I think this would also be a great introduction to the idea of a chapter book, since it's split up into chapters but still isn't too long for a younger reader. This is definitely more of a sleepy picture book than a "fun" one, so it probably wouldn't work in a Storytime or performance setting, but it would be a perfect bedtime story. I love having translated works to offer to readers at my library, both young and old, and this would be a perfect addition!

Our friend, and main character "Little Shrew" lives a life of regimented schedules. Every minute of his life is the same as every other day and he takes comfort in the sameness. A visit by friends shakes up his world for a day. They play games and music and enjoy each other's company. Shrew is content to return to his scheduled life after his friends leave. The illustrations are soft and dreamy in muted tones and the environment feels foreign.

A rather adorable little tale about a shrew and it's everyday life. The meaning of the book is to appreciate the little things in life and show appreciation for the simple life.
I did find the mix between colored and black-white illustrations a little confusing and messy.

This book is so cute I want to eat it.

I loved the illustrations in it. They're clearly hand drawn and they have that pencil feel to them, which makes them feel unique and original and sort of old school, rather than the crisp lines we see nowadays with digital art and AI generated images. I guess my only confusion is some of them are black and white and some are full color and there doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason to it. It changes page to page.

It's surprisingly long for a children's book, but it contains multiple stories of the Little Shrew so you'll really get your money's worth if you buy this for a child.

A quick, delightful read. There are three short stories in this book. Little Shrew is a delightful character. I hope more is written about him. The illustrations are perfect and amazing. I was blessed with an advance review copy, and I am leaving my review voluntarily. The author and illustrator both worked hard on this book and it shows. Highly recommend.

Little Shrew is introduced to the reader with three short tales. In the first tale, we are introduced to Little Shrew who is a hard worker living according to a set routine. In the second tale, Little Shrew gets a television and dreams of a tropical place. In the final tale, Little Shrew prepares for an annual visit from friends who live far away. All three stories are heartwarming and brought to life with gentle illustrations.

This beautifully illustrated book contains three short stories about Little Shrew. We meet his friends and colleagues, learn about his daily routine and find out his hopes for the future. I really enjoyed the incredible detail in the illustrations.

This was a lovely book and I hope there will be more Little Shrew stories in the future.

Charming. This sweet book will delight children with its everyday kind of stories but through the life of a shrew. This book reminds me of Frog & Toad stories from my younger days. A book made magical and memorable.

This is such a sweet story. I loved the quiet illustrations and text. I can't wait to get this one for our library. I know it will be a fun readaloud.

A truly delightful book with adorable images and an utterly charming story.

This is a simple but beautiful book all about the magic and importance of the little things in life and how valuable it is to see the beauty in the everyday.

I cant express how perfectly the imagery matches the vibes of the story and the nature of the prose. The introduction of colour into the images was also stunning and so cleverly done

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

It is a simple story, the daily life of a little shrew. But so interestingly told. What he does daily, on his day-off, even his annual meeting with his friends. A mundane life, and one like everyone is living right now, however, it is so neatly told . With some illustration to support the story, this is an interesting read, finished the 78 pages in a whiff.

Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi is a collection of 3 short stories, originally published in Japan, where the title character is a charming creature of habit who lives in a small but tidy apartment and works in a finance job. He finds pleasure in small things, like solving his Rubik's cube and stopping at the bakery. Each story is accompanied by black and white sketches and warm muted color illustrations. The whole effect is dream-like. It is a quirky picture book but one that readers will find inviting. I would love to read more about Shrew and his small adventures in future books.

Some of the illustrations are haunting, fuzzy, and dark. This book gives the vibe of being appealing to adults, but accessible for young readers. Shrew and his friends are lovely, but there is not a ton of character exploration (which is okay!) and the plots are simple. There is something cozy to each story, but also touches of sadness. I will need to reflect more on how to suggest and market this book to readers.

This was pretty cute! I enjoy Akiko Miyakoshi's writing and calm storytelling. It was a little odd that some illustrations were in black and white and some were in color. I would have preferred if they were all in color, but it was still a nice story.

This book has gentle illustrations and includes three brief stories. The artwork is nice, but the stories felt unsatisfying to me, since none of them have plots. I get that these stories are supposed to be snapshots of the character's everyday life, but slice-of-life stories can still have narrative arcs, and this left me wanting more. The illustrations are the main appeal factor.

A cute short book about how small things in your life can change things for the better. At first a little dark and sad, but it changed pretty quickly when little Shrew got his tv.

A delightful little book about the small pleasures in day to day life. The book is wholesome with beautiful art pieces throughout. I loved Little Shrew with his little nose and tail! I think the actual text could fit more with the art, maybe a softer font to fit the vibe. Overall a simple book about simple things, with lots of heart. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an E-ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

This is such a beautiful little book, with illustrations that have muted colors to show the routine of life. Little Shrew enjoys life and works hard, finding simple pleasures like snacking in the open air during a break and getting off the bus a stop early on nice days to walk.
Watching Little Shrew take pleasure in the little things is like getting a warm hug. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this