(日)竹下文子 著，(日)铃木守 绘

About the Author

Bamboo Shimashita (竹下文子) is a celebrated Japanese children's author renowned for her engaging stories that blend everyday adventures with imaginative flair, captivating young readers and fostering a love for reading from an early age. With a background in education, she crafts narratives that highlight themes of community, perseverance, and joy in simple tasks, often drawing from the rhythms of daily life in Japan. Her collaboration with illustrator Mamoru Suzuki (铃木守) brings her tales to vivid life through charming illustrations that enhance the storytelling. Shimashita's works, including the beloved 'Hard Work! Garbage Truck (Collector's Edition)' from the Car Toot Toot Series, have become staples in children's literature, inspiring countless little ones to explore the world around them with enthusiasm and curiosity.