The Secret World of Arrietty (Tokuma Anime Picture Book)

Rediscover the enchanting tale of The Secret World of Arrietty (借りぐらしのアリエッティ) in this richly illustrated picture book adaptation from the Tokuma Anime Ehon Series. Based on Mary Norton’s classic novel The Borrowers, this Studio Ghibli production brings to life the delicate and magical world of the tiny “borrowers” who live unseen beneath the floors of an old house.

Arrietty, a spirited young borrower, lives secretly with her parents under the floorboards, always obeying one golden rule: “Never let the humans see you.” But when a human boy named Shō, staying in the house for his health, discovers her, a quiet yet transformative friendship begins.

This full-color picture book captures the most moving and memorable scenes of the 2010 Studio Ghibli film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and scripted by Hayao Miyazaki. Readers will be immersed in the delicate illustrations that convey both the grandeur of the human world and the hidden charm of the borrowers’ tiny lives.

Perfect for children, families, and Studio Ghibli fans, this picture book not only tells a timeless story of courage, friendship, and trust but also preserves the gentle, heartwarming atmosphere that made the film a global favorite.

Product Details

• Original Story: Mary Norton (The Borrowers)

• Planning & Screenplay: Hayao Miyazaki (宮崎駿)

• Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi (米林宏昌)

• Publisher: Tokuma Shoten (徳間書店)

• Publication Date: August 28, 2010

• Language: Japanese (with furigana for easy reading)

• Format: JP Oversized Hardcover, Fully Illustrated

• Pages: 140 (full color)

• Reading Age: 8–12 years

• ISBN-10: 4198630089

• ISBN-13: 978-4198630089

• Dimensions: 8.3 × 0.7 × 10.3 inches
  

Important Note

This product is available upon customer request, which may extend the shipping time. If it becomes unavailable from the manufacturer, it may be canceled from your order.