A picture book based on a true story of how elementary school students supported a man in Wakayama City who lost his eyesight to commute by bus for many years. was selected as
The survey is conducted by publishers who produce magazines that introduce picture books to about 3,000 bookstore clerks nationwide, and the 30 most popular picture books of the year are selected.
In this survey, "The Bus Has Arrived" set in Wakayama City was selected as the 10th most recommended picture book of last year.
The picture book is based on the true story of Hirotaka Yamazaki, an employee of Wakayama City who lost his eyesight due to an intractable disease. , this episode is called "Small Hands Relay".
The store clerk told us a very warm story that spreads a sense of compassion, and it is true that the children naturally relayed their support without being told by anyone. It means that the voice that was moved by was received.
The author, Miyuki Kimura, said, "I am overwhelmed with emotion when I receive the award. I hope many people will know this true story through the picture book, and that we will become a society full of kindness."