Book for Children: Mavis, the Japanese Boy called Ryo and the Magical World of Shimabara – Japanese Art, Books, Culture, Gifts, and Publishing.
The intriguing world of adorable birds and animals fused with aspects of Japanese and British culture. This comes together in the magical world of Shimabara where elements of Shintoism exist near the dangerous Dark Northern Forest. Therefore, Mavis the Magical Dog and the Japanese Boy Called Ryo is a really fresh approach aimed at cultural awareness.
Mavis and the Magic Curtain: The Little Boy Ryo and the World of Shimabara (http://www.lulu.com/shop/lee-jay-walker/mavis-and-the-magic-curtain/paperback/product-22839176.html) is a book that focuses on a child developing from being nervous because of bullying and then transformed into a magical world with a dog and other animals. The beauty applies to aspects of Japanese culture with an international dimension. Also, no real age limit applies because parents and single parents can read to children, or children can enjoy by themselves from an older age group. Overall, a world of magic, child development, nature, culture, and how all children are special tinged with the need for friendship and understanding.
Overall, a fascinating new book series that focuses on culture, education, friendship, imagination – and the world of magic. It is also interesting to note that many more books are in the pipeline related to this fascinating series. Therefore, it is really intriguing to think about the future development of Mavis the Magical Dog and the Japanese Boy called Ryo.