Exciting Giveaway of the Fun Book 'Ikā wa Ikatteru' Starts July 4, 2025

Fun Giveaway Announcement for 'Ikā wa Ikatteru'

Are you ready for some excitement? Starting from July 4, 2025, Micro Magazine Co., based in Chūō-ku, Tokyo, will kick off a thrilling giveaway campaign for the vibrant children’s book, 'Ikā wa Ikatteru'. This charming book, filled with fun facts about squids, is perfect for children and promises to entertain while educating.

How to Enter the Giveaway

To get your chance to win one of two copies of this delightful storybook, follow the steps below:
1. Follow our official social media accounts of the Children's Book Editorial Department:
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2. Repost the giveaway post on X or like the post on Instagram.
- Every repost on X doubles your chances of winning!
- If you screenshot your repost, you can also tag us on Instagram with @kodomono_hon.
3. Once you’ve done these steps, you're all set to enter!

Prize Details

The exciting prize consists of a copy of 'Ikā wa Ikatteru' (published by Micro Magazine Co.), and it promises to be a hit among children and parents alike!

Important Dates

- Entry Deadline: July 25, 2025

Things to Keep in Mind

Winners will be contacted via direct message by mid-August 2025.
Those with private accounts will not be eligible for the drawing.
This giveaway is only open to residents within Japan.
Minors must obtain parental consent to enter.
We will not respond to inquiries regarding the selection process or results.
Make sure to respond to the DM within 5 days of the winning notification.
If your registration cannot be confirmed before the deadline, the winning rights will be forfeited.

Watch Out for Impersonation Accounts

The Children's Book Editorial Department will never send DMs from accounts that are not ours.
We will only ask for information necessary for delivering the prize—no credit card or personal identification numbers will be requested.
If you receive suspicious DMs purportedly from us, please delete them immediately and block those accounts to prevent any potential loss.

Book Information

Title: Ikā wa Ikatteru
Author: Kenta Ōtsuka
Illustrator: Minako Kusaka
ISBN: 9784867160633
Format: A4 format / 40 pages
Price: ¥1,485 (excluding tax)
Release Date: September 18, 2020

Synopsis:

"Ikā wa Ikatteru" tells the whimsical tale of a squid that often gets confused with an octopus. The squid, frustrated by this mix-up, boasts about having more legs and a cooler triangular head form. The story unfolds with fun facts, such as the existence of a dolphin-sized octopus and the fact that there are over 450 types of squids!

About the Author and Illustrator

Kenta Ōtsuka: Hailing from Saitama, he writes not only picture books but also scripts. He has authored works like 'Ichi-nichi Panda' and 'Yoru dake Panda.'
Minako Kusaka: A picture book creator from Miyagi, she graduated from Sophia University and has illustrated numerous children’s works.

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