Anne.Makino – Author –
Anne.Makino
Picture book columnist/review writer
I am a picture book columnist who lives in a quiet city with a view of the mountains, surrounded by the scent of books and paper.
Based on my experience working with books with children as a teacher and librarian, I am now writing reviews of picture books and children's books, as well as columns that convey the appeal of stories.
I would be happy if I could gently help you meet "a book that is unique to that child" while valuing the feel of the paper, the space between the lines, and the small excitement.
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Going out with children
A complete guide to "ninja experience" theme parks nationwide that will make "I want to become a ninja!" [2026 latest edition, large theme parks]
A thorough guide to ninja theme parks across the country, including Iga, Koka, Nikko, Edomura, and Togakushi. Covering prices, business hours, and highlights of large facilities that children can enjoy all day long, such as demonstration shows at the Ninja Museum and the ninja dojo in Koka no Sato Ninjutsu Village. Age-specific recommendations included. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Chocolate picture book recommendations that you can make and enjoy|Picture books with recipes that parents and children can read and make by hand
After reading it, you won't stop "I want to make it!" Introducing all 6 chocolate picture books with recipes. We will explain picture books that parents and children can enjoy making sweets, along with how to choose them according to their purpose and age. Also for preparing homemade chocolate for Valentine's Day. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Recommended chocolate picture books and children's books to read on Valentine's Day|Find the perfect book for reading and gifting
Introducing chocolate picture books that you want to read on Valentine's Day by purpose. From picture books that can be used for reading to children's books suitable for gifts, to picture books. Explanation of classic children's books and Valentine's Day-themed picture books with chocolate, along with how to choose according to age. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Learn why chocolate is delicious|Chocolate picture book recommendations for learning and knowledge that expands the world
Introducing all 7 learning and knowledge chocolate picture books that follow the process from cacao to chocolate. We will explain recommended works that can also be an entry point to food education, SDGs, and fair trade, along with how to choose them according to your age and purpose. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Chocolate picture book recommendations to enjoy with stories|How to choose a book that will make children fascinated by reading to them
The 21 chocolate story picture books are classified into three types: "Fun and funny picture books", "Fantasy and adventure picture books", and "heartwarming picture books". Introducing all the recommended works that children will be absorbed in by reading aloud, along with how to choose them according to their age and purpose. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Summary of the world of chocolate picture books|Age-specific recommendations and thematic guides
A picture book columnist who has read and compared more than 40 chocolate picture books explains how to choose by genre such as stories, education, recipes, and Valentine's Day. We also introduce recommendations by age from 0 years old to elementary school students. For reading to children and choosing gifts. Anne.Makino
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Awards and Media Coverage
"A picture book that nurtures the individuality of each person" ── MY STELLA was featured in the Shizuoka Shimbun
MY STELLA was introduced in the Shizuoka Shimbun. A personalized picture book made according to children's tastes and requests. It is a one-of-a-kind custom-made picture book that also features names, hairstyles, skin colors, and family members. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Chocolate picture book recommendations to enjoy with stories|How to choose a book that will make children fascinated by reading to them
The 21 chocolate story picture books are classified into three types: "Fun and funny picture books", "Fantasy and adventure picture books", and "heartwarming picture books". Introducing all the recommended works that children will be absorbed in by reading aloud, along with how to choose them according to their age and purpose. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Summary of the world of chocolate picture books|Age-specific recommendations and thematic guides
A picture book columnist who has read and compared more than 40 chocolate picture books explains how to choose by genre such as stories, education, recipes, and Valentine's Day. We also introduce recommendations by age from 0 years old to elementary school students. For reading to children and choosing gifts. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Learn why chocolate is delicious|Chocolate picture book recommendations for learning and knowledge that expands the world
Introducing all 7 learning and knowledge chocolate picture books that follow the process from cacao to chocolate. We will explain recommended works that can also be an entry point to food education, SDGs, and fair trade, along with how to choose them according to your age and purpose. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Chocolate picture book recommendations that you can make and enjoy|Picture books with recipes that parents and children can read and make by hand
After reading it, you won't stop "I want to make it!" Introducing all 6 chocolate picture books with recipes. We will explain picture books that parents and children can enjoy making sweets, along with how to choose them according to their purpose and age. Also for preparing homemade chocolate for Valentine's Day. Anne.Makino
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Going out with children
A complete guide to "ninja experience" theme parks nationwide that will make "I want to become a ninja!" [2026 latest edition, large theme parks]
A thorough guide to ninja theme parks across the country, including Iga, Koka, Nikko, Edomura, and Togakushi. Covering prices, business hours, and highlights of large facilities that children can enjoy all day long, such as demonstration shows at the Ninja Museum and the ninja dojo in Koka no Sato Ninjutsu Village. Age-specific recommendations included. Anne.Makino
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Recommended picture books
Recommended chocolate picture books and children's books to read on Valentine's Day|Find the perfect book for reading and gifting
Introducing chocolate picture books that you want to read on Valentine's Day by purpose. From picture books that can be used for reading to children's books suitable for gifts, to picture books. Explanation of classic children's books and Valentine's Day-themed picture books with chocolate, along with how to choose according to age. Anne.Makino
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Awards and Media Coverage
"A picture book that nurtures the individuality of each person" ── MY STELLA was featured in the Shizuoka Shimbun
MY STELLA was introduced in the Shizuoka Shimbun. A personalized picture book made according to children's tastes and requests. It is a one-of-a-kind custom-made picture book that also features names, hairstyles, skin colors, and family members. Anne.Makino
