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From the multi-million-copy bestselling author of What You Are Looking for Is in the Library comes a quietly powerful, heartwarming new novel about community, hope, and healing: The Healing Hippo Of Hinode Park by Michiko Aoyama, brilliantly translated by Takami Nieda!
About the Book: Nestled at the bottom of a five-story apartment block in a children's playground lies Hinode Park, home to an unusual and beloved resident: Kabahiko, a stone hippo standing on stubby legs with an upturned, teary-eyed expression. For decades, a local legend has sustained this community: if you touch the area of Kabahiko's body that mirrors what you want to make better on yours, he will provide a cure. Meet the diverse neighbors who reach out to the magical hippo in their moments of need: Kanato presses his head to the hippo's cheek, hoping to recover the stellar academic marks he once lost; Sawa, a lonely new mother, strokes its mouth, longing to reconnect with the confidence she once had as an award-winning retail assistant; Chiharu, a wedding planner, seeks the ability to truly listen for the happiness of others; and Kazuhiko learns to see life's everyday wonders even as his eyes fade from too much editorial work. Hailed by readers as an emotional masterpiece that grips the heart and heals the soul, Michiko Aoyama's enchanting international bestseller is a tender celebration of everyday encounters and the quiet magic of human connection.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Bestselling Author: Written by Michiko Aoyama, the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of the global phenomenon What You Are Looking for Is in the Library.
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Expertly Translated: Features a gorgeous, evocative English translation by award-winning translator Takami Nieda.
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Uplifting Episodic Structure: Follows the deeply relatable journeys of ordinary neighbors finding comfort, purpose, and community healing.
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Profoundly Emotional & Comforting: Praised by readers worldwide for its tender depiction of human emotion, gentle wisdom, and soothing atmosphere.
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The Perfect Gift: A profoundly thoughtful, heartwarming present for fans of Japanese literature, contemporary comfort reads, and uplifting fiction.
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