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About Eiko Kadono

Eiko Kadono was born in Tokyo in 1935 and after living in Brazil returned to the ancient Japanese city of Kamakura. Eiko is one of Japan's most prolific and well-known children's authors. She has written and translated over two hundred books and won many awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing in 2018. Her most famous work is Kiki's Delivery Service which was published in 1985 and made into a hugely popular anime film.

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Eiko Kadono and Joe Todd-Stanton

7 days to go until Kiki's Delivery Service is released, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stantonand written by Eiko Kadono. Published by Puffin Classics.

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International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono from Puffin.

2 months ago

Make A Friend Day

A story all about friendship and friends. Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

4 months ago

Make A Friend Day

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono from Puffin is the perfect friendship story.

4 months ago

Balloon Ascension Day

Imagine flying in the sky... Kiki's Delivery Service will take you to amazing places! Eiko Kadono from Penguin Random House Children's UK

5 months ago

Balloon Ascension Day

Imagine flying in the sky... Kiki's Delivery Service will take you to amazing places! Eiko Kadono from Puffin

5 months ago

Halloween

Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono from Puffin is brilliant!

7 months ago

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