Children’s literary worlds in translation

Near and Far World Books are pleased to present the Japanese-authored collection of bilingual Japanese children’s books in translation from Outside In World, now on display near the Library Coffee Shop.
The Near and Far World Books Collection is a rich trove of children’s books – many of them illustrated – of interest to illustrators, designers, translators, children, and everyone’s inner child. Browse and borrow the collection in person, search the entire Near and Far World Books Collection using the Library catalogue or browse and search the Outside In World books in the collection through their website.
Addendum 3 January 2023 – As Greta so rightly pointed out in the comments below, you can find out more about Japanese children’s literature in English translation with Outside in World’s Spotlight on Japan.
You can find out more about Japanese children’s literature in English translation with Outside in World’s Spotlight on Japan https://www.outsideinworld.org.uk/zone-education.asp?page=SpotlightonJapan-AboutBooks-Articles-Ed-Zone&nl1=ED-Zone-Articles-tl&nl2=AboutBooks-Articles-EdZone#zonetop
Enjoy!