Junko Morimoto's Books

A new edition of a contemporary classic about war, survival and hope - and what happened to one young girl when an atomic bomb was dropped on her city. On 6 August, 1945, 13-year-old Junko Morimoto's life changed forever. That was the day that an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the Japanese city where she lived. First published in Australia, widely praised, and subsequently translated into fourteen languages, the picture book MY HIROSHIMA is Junko's powerful and deeply moving story of a period in history that should never be forgotten.

Miraculously, Junko Morimoto survived the Hiroshima bomb in 1945, but was eye-witness to the incredible suffering of others, including the fate of her school friends. This book is a testimony that can be understood by many readers, according to their age level.

Life in Sleepy Village is very slow, and things haven't changed for a long, long time... until Big Nuisance comes to stay and starts a whole heap of trouble! Set in a small village in Japan, this is a funny and wicked fable by one of Australia's best-loved picture book artists. Children will love the annoying neighbour who comes to stay and causes havoc in the sleepy town, illustrated in a bold watercolour style similar to Junko's popular and award-winning picture book, THE TWO BULLIES.

Although he is laughed at by the villagers, a young boy creates a special legacy that is enjoyed by future generations.

Publisher Description

Illustrated by Junko Marimoto Children's Book Council of Australia commended book.

Children's story about a bird who is laughed at by others because he is different. Adapted by Helen Smith from the original by Kenji Miyazawa, and illustrated by the winner of the 1987 Children's Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award.

This is the story of Night Hawk thought to be the plainest and most awkward bird to stand on two feet.

Many centuries ago, when the ancient gods ruled the world from Mount Olympus, a rich and powerful king ruled Sicily. His name was Dionysius and he killed and plundered without mercy or reason. His subjects hated and feared him and he lived alone and had no friends. The shepherd Damon was a young and noble man and he decided to talk to the king and ask him to free the country from terror. Instead, the king's guards captured him and threatened to kill him. He pleaded with the king to let his friend, Pythias, be his hostage while he went home to attend his sister's wedding. He promised that if he did not return by sunset in three days time, Pythias would die in his place. The king said he could go but he did not believe that Damon would return to save his friend. On the journey back from the wedding, Damon was detained again and again. He was afraid that he would not return in time to save Pythias. Just as the executioner was about to do the deed, Damon staggered into the arena and demanded to die in his friend's place. The king was so moved by this act of loyalty that he let both men go free and announced that he would have two friends instead.

Book's by Junko Morimoto

My Hiroshima

My Hiroshima

My Hiroshima

My Hiroshima

Big Nuisance

Big Nuisance

Kenju's Forest

Kenju's Forest

Ancient Jomon of Japan

Ancient Jomon of Japan

The Inch Boy

The Inch Boy

The Night Hawk Star

The Night Hawk Star

The Night Hawk Star

The Night Hawk Star

Run Damon, Run!

Run Damon, Run!

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