Bread Thief – パンどろぼう (Children’s Picture Book)

Meet the mischievous yet lovable character who has captured the hearts of children and parents across Japan — the Bread Thief (パンどろぼう).

From the town bakery bursts a shadow: a loaf of bread running away with… bread on its back!
“I am the Bread Thief. The great thief in search of delicious bread!”

Wrapped in bread, his true identity is hidden — but as his playful adventures unfold, readers can’t help but laugh and cheer for him. With expressive illustrations, a quirky sense of humor, and scenes full of delicious-looking bread, this book is guaranteed to make children giggle and parents smile.

Winner of multiple children’s book awards, Bread Thief has become a modern favorite among Japanese picture books:

• 🏆 11th Libro Picture Book Award – Grand Prize

• 🏆 1st TSUTAYA Picture Book Award – 1st Place

• 🏆 13th MOE Picture Book Store Award 2020 – 2nd Place

• 🏆 7th Okinawa Bookstore Award – Picture Book Division

Perfect for read-aloud sessions, storytime fun, and family reading, this is a book that children will want to revisit again and again. The silly antics, vibrant illustrations, and lighthearted storytelling make it an ideal first introduction to humor in literature.

Product Details

• Author/Illustrator: Keiko Shibata (柴田ケイコ)

• Publisher: KADOKAWA

• Publication Date: April 16, 2020

• Language: Japanese

• Format: Hardcover Picture Book

• Pages: 32

• ISBN-10: 4041090601

• ISBN-13: 978-4041090602

• Dimensions: 9.3 × 0.5 × 8.5 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.