Books published by publisher Gakken

Make MONSTER MAGIC with erasable ink! With this quirky and engaging wipe-off activity book, erasable markers work like magic wands in children’s hands. Children will use their imaginations to turn crazy characters from spooky to silly with the swish of a marker or the swoosh of its eraser. Each wipe-clean page provides a challenge, story, or starter art to be contemplated and completed by curious and creative children. A fun activity book for preschool children and up. Readers will discover giants who love meatballs, witches who need manicures, a yeti who needs colorful hair, and ghosts that come and go with the wave of a magic marker. This children’s art book is truly unique and a perfect gift for any occasion—a wonderful Halloween activity book or a wildly creative activity book for any time of year. MONSTER MAGIC comes with 4 erasable markers and countless hours of fun: just scribble and erase to make magical pictures. Wipe off pages mean that every day is a possibility for new adventures. The innovative creator of MAGIC CRAYON KIT and NOW YOU SEE IT, La ZOO is an award-winning, best-selling Japanese author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies around the world.

Introducing a new kawaii property “The Imaginary Aquarium,” a hugely popular brand with Japanese kids and teens! The Imaginary Aquarium is comprised of characters that are a combination of land animals and sea creatures, which is spot on with the current U.S. publishing trend of mash-up characters. It was created by Kamio Japan, one of the top stationery companies in the country, and gained exposure through Gakken’s tween fashion magazines as well as five books. As a result of Kamio’s partnership with Takara Tomy Arts, The Imaginary Aquarium has become a merchandised brand with characters that are featured in toys and stationery. What is kawaii? The concept of kawaii, Japan’s culture of cuteness, started in the ‘70s and made its way to the US in 1976 with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty. Since then, the US has seen continued success with such kawaii properties as Pokemon. The culture of kawaii is not just about being cute: it is pushing away serious things like business and politics, and embracing a more laid-back lifestyle. Couldn’t we all use more of that? This activity book features 75 puffy stickers and over 300 regular stickers for many hours of fun with The Imaginary Aquarium! Each kit includes stickering activities and favorite age-appropriate activities like mazes, spot-the-differences, and dot-to-dot. You'll meet all The Imaginary Aquarium friends, but here are a few to start with: Budgiseal=budgie bird + fur seal, Bunnyguin=bunny + penguin, Eelpuppy=dog + eel, Elephin= elephant + dolphin, Jellybear=jellyfish + bear, Kangalion=kangaroo + sea lion, Kittyshark=cat + shark, Li'l Bunnyguin=baby bunny + penguin, Octopiggy=octopus + pig, Sealster=hamster + seal, Squidhog=squid + hog, Squiglet=baby squid + hog, Squotter=squirrel + otter, Sunbra=zebra + sunfish, Turwolf=turtle + wolf, and more!

The Go Go Series puts the emphasis on fun―so much so that children have no idea that they’re building important skills while they trace lines and shapes, cut and paste objects, solve mazes, create crafts, and tackle other simple, enjoyable activities. While they are playing, they are also: ・improving their hand-eye coordination ・building find motor skill ・learning how to follow increasingly challenging sequential directions ・sorting and matching things by shape or color ・enhancing their observational skills ・boosting their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills ・acquiring and reinforcing healthy life habitsEvery title includes Activity Stickers, Reward Stickers, and a Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board for more interactive learning. ・Reward Stickers: Let your child apply the reward stickers to each page when he or she is finished. Also, make sure to give plenty of praise! This is important for building confidence. ・Active Stickers: By using stickers to help make and complete the pages, your child's creativity and imagination will be ignited. ・Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board: Crayons and whiteboard markers can be erased with a tissue. You can try it as many times, in as many ways as you like.

The Go Go Series puts the emphasis on fun―so much so that children have no idea that they’re building important skills while they trace lines and shapes, cut and paste objects, solve mazes, create crafts, and tackle other simple, enjoyable activities. While they are playing, they are also: ・improving their hand-eye coordination ・building find motor skill ・learning how to follow increasingly challenging sequential directions ・sorting and matching things by shape or color ・enhancing their observational skills ・boosting their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills ・acquiring and reinforcing healthy life habitsEvery title includes Activity Stickers, Reward Stickers, and a Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board for more interactive learning. ・Reward Stickers: Let your child apply the reward stickers to each page when he or she is finished. Also, make sure to give plenty of praise! This is important for building confidence. ・Active Stickers: By using stickers to help make and complete the pages, your child's creativity and imagination will be ignited. ・Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board: Crayons and whiteboard markers can be erased with a tissue. You can try it as many times, in as many ways as you like.

The Buttercup Babies series of board books presents an original cast of charming characters including Mimi the mouse, Bunny the rabbit, and Lulu the kitty, who are sure to capture the hearts of little ones everywhere! This series gives a fresh take on the board book, featuring Shizue Arakawa’s iconic characters, peek-a-boo die-cuts, touch-and-feels, and early learning concepts. Babies will sharpen their gross motor skills with interactive elements, feel soothed by the touch-and-feel spots, and relate to the child-like characters.It's almost time for bed, and Charlie peeks through the clever die-cuts in this book to see each of his friends. When the page is turned, he sees each friend cuddling in for a good night hug from mommy or daddy. Charlie wants a hug too. When will it be his turn? Finally, Charlie’s mommy appears, and Charlie gets the cozy good night hug he’s been waiting for. Babies will love to see their reflection in the mirror-effect cover!

The Go Go Series puts the emphasis on fun―so much so that children have no idea that they’re building important skills while they trace lines and shapes, cut and paste objects, solve mazes, create crafts, and tackle other simple, enjoyable activities. While they are playing, they are also: ・improving their hand-eye coordination ・building find motor skill ・learning how to follow increasingly challenging sequential directions ・sorting and matching things by shape or color ・enhancing their observational skills ・boosting their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills ・acquiring and reinforcing healthy life habitsEvery title includes Activity Stickers, Reward Stickers, and a Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board for more interactive learning. ・Reward Stickers: Let your child apply the reward stickers to each page when he or she is finished. Also, make sure to give plenty of praise! This is important for building confidence. ・Active Stickers: By using stickers to help make and complete the pages, your child's creativity and imagination will be ignited. ・Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board: Crayons and whiteboard markers can be erased with a tissue. You can try it as many times, in as many ways as you like.

What's the Play Smart secret? Making learning fun! Created by educational experts, the award-winning Play Smart series uses Gakken’s unique fun-first method of completing age-appropriate activities that are progressively more challenging, building on small achievements, and fostering an eagerness to learn. Play Smart’s philosophy rewards success and builds confidence. The variety of activities leads to creative problem-solving skills and prepares children for the journey of lifelong learning. Play Smart Alphabet 2+ includes a variety of entertaining and engaging puzzles, games, and challenges that get kids prepped for preschool!

The Go Go Series puts the emphasis on fun―so much so that children have no idea that they’re building important skills while they trace lines and shapes, cut and paste objects, solve mazes, create crafts, and tackle other simple, enjoyable activities. While they are playing, they are also: ・improving their hand-eye coordination ・building find motor skill ・learning how to follow increasingly challenging sequential directions ・sorting and matching things by shape or color ・enhancing their observational skills ・boosting their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills ・acquiring and reinforcing healthy life habitsEvery title includes Activity Stickers, Reward Stickers, and a Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board for more interactive learning. ・Reward Stickers: Let your child apply the reward stickers to each page when he or she is finished. Also, make sure to give plenty of praise! This is important for building confidence. ・Active Stickers: By using stickers to help make and complete the pages, your child's creativity and imagination will be ignited. ・Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board: Crayons and whiteboard markers can be erased with a tissue. You can try it as many times, in as many ways as you like.

The Go Go Series puts the emphasis on fun―so much so that children have no idea that they’re building important skills while they trace lines and shapes, cut and paste objects, solve mazes, create crafts, and tackle other simple, enjoyable activities. While they are playing, they are also: ・improving their hand-eye coordination ・building find motor skill ・learning how to follow increasingly challenging sequential directions ・sorting and matching things by shape or color ・enhancing their observational skills ・boosting their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills ・acquiring and reinforcing healthy life habitsEvery title includes Activity Stickers, Reward Stickers, and a Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board for more interactive learning. ・Reward Stickers: Let your child apply the reward stickers to each page when he or she is finished. Also, make sure to give plenty of praise! This is important for building confidence. ・Active Stickers: By using stickers to help make and complete the pages, your child's creativity and imagination will be ignited. ・Write-on/Wipe-off Game Board: Crayons and whiteboard markers can be erased with a tissue. You can try it as many times, in as many ways as you like.

Introducing a new kawaii property “Mochi Mochi Panda,” a hugely popular brand with Japanese kids and teens! It was created by Kamio Japan, one of the top stationery companies in the country, and gained exposure through Gakken’s tween fashion magazines as well as 16 books. Now the brand has been licensed to over 50 licensees, who have featured it on towels, toys, accessories and more. Mochi Mochi Panda is a panda-like creature that is squishy like mochi (rice cake). This is not a panda, not a rice cake, nor a marshmallow. Much like the kawaii character Gudetama, the world of Mochi Mochi Panda is about being laid-back and relaxed. Jumbo Mochi Mochi Panda can pull off pieces of himself to create lots and lots of Tiny Mochi Mochi Pandas. You'll meet Idol Panda, Aloha Panda, Princess Panda, Chic Panda, Rainbow Panda, Zombie Panda, and lots of other Tiny Pandas! What is kawaii? The concept of kawaii, Japan’s culture of cuteness, started in the ‘70s and made its way to the US in 1976 with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty. Since then, the US has seen continued success with such kawaii properties as Pokemon and more recently, Gudetama. The culture of kawaii is not just about being cute: it is pushing away serious things like business and politics, and embracing a more laid-back lifestyle. Couldn’t we all use more of that?Hello My Name Is Mochi Mochi Panda activity book features favorite age-appropriate activities, such as how-to-draw Mochi Mochi Panda, mazes, spot-the-differences, crossword, word search, and coloring pages for many hours of fun! Packaged with one slow-rising squishy panda and four colored pencils, each topped with an adorable panda-printed eraser!

What's the Play Smart secret? Making learning fun! Preschool Prep! is filled with a variety of learning activities—including mazes, spot the difference, and find it games. With so many activities to choose from, there’s always a new puzzle to ponder—and hours and hours of fun to be had. Children will love tackling these fun and challenging activities, which build the important school-readiness skills every preschooler needs.The mazes, spot the difference, and find it games in this Preschool Prep! feature kids’ favorite sweet treats, along with an adorable cast of characters that make solving each puzzle tons of fun. And thanks to the write and wipe design, children can challenge themselves again and again. Whether kids succeed the first time or the fifth, you can be certain they are starting on the path to school readiness! The clever package includes everything toddlers need for playful learning: a jumbo marker, write and wipe pages, and an easy-to-carry format--perfect for preschoolers on the go!

Origami is loved by people all over the world. Now, simple origami is perfect for preschoolers! In SUPER SIMPLE ORIGAMI, children as young as two years old can transform a piece of paper into one of their favorite things: an ice cream cone, a heart, a ninja star, or even a jumping monkey! Origami for kids is fun and engaging and cultivates children’s ability to concentrate. With these simple folding and cutting projects, preschoolers will be entertained for hours while they follow easy instructions on how to create origami for kids with paper. Using Gakken’s proven “fun-first” learning system, the unique paper crafts in SUPER SIMPLE ORIGAMI keep preschoolers engaged and learning important skills while they play. While creating simple and fun origami projects, children will learn to follow step-by-step instructions, understanding diagrams, and build confidence. What parents are saying: “My son practically did all of these in one sitting! He LOVED this book!!!” “My 4 yr old’s favorite activity. Fun to do together!!”