Enjoy Learning Math at Home with Cute 'Tasu Hiku Neko' Printables

Math Learning Made Fun

Are you looking for enjoyable and educational ways to keep your kids engaged during the spring break? Look no further! The adorable math picture book, 'Tasu Hiku Neko', has teamed up with the official printing service 'Kōsaku Nepuri' to provide a collection of ten practical math printables that can be utilized at home, even if you don’t own a printer.

What is 'Tasu Hiku Neko'?

Created by Niwa, with supervision by Chiaki Osako, 'Tasu Hiku Neko' is a captivating children's math book published by Micro Magazine. It features delightful illustrations that follow adventurous cats on a quest for treasure, cleverly integrating addition and subtraction concepts into the storyline. The book has garnered significant praise for making math appealing to its young audience.

Book Details:

- ISBN: 9784867161395
- Size: B5, 40 pages
- Price: ¥1,320 (including tax)
- Release Date: May 18, 2021
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Fun Math Printables

From March 18th (Wednesday) to May 11th (Monday), 2026, parents can access a selection of ten printables designed to reinforce math skills through engaging exercises. The worksheets cover various activities, including:

- Counting Practice: Hone counting abilities using colorful illustrations.
- Comparative Exercises: Understand the concepts of 'big' and 'small' through visual comparisons.
- Permutation Play: Enjoy exploring different arrangements in a fun way.

These printables are not just educational but also entertaining, ensuring that children can have fun while practicing math skills naturally. The printables are available for A4 color printing at a nominal fee of ¥60 each (tax included).

How to Use the Printables

To learn how to access these printables, check out the introduction to 'Kōsaku Nepuri' here: Kōsaku Nepuri Official Site

Additionally, families with a home printer can find free printable images available for download through the children’s book editorial department at: Free Downloads

Upcoming Sequel

Excitement doesn’t end here! The sequel titled 'Tasu Hiku Neko to Hiyoko-dan' is set to release on December 5, 2024. In this follow-up, the treasure-hunting cats encounter an elusive group called the 'Hiyoko-dan', leading to more arithmetic adventures. This sequel is designed for kids to explore numbers up to 20, further enhancing their mathematical skills.

Book Details of the Sequel:

- ISBN: 9784867166758
- Size: B5, 40 pages
- Price: ¥1,540 (including tax)
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Meet the Authors

- Niwa: A graphic designer and art director turned author, Niwa has a special love for cats and has spent a significant part of their life surrounded by them. Their previous works include titles such as 'Momo-chan to Jamajama Neko to Christmas' and others published by Micro Magazine.
- Chiaki Osako: An accredited math coach and instructor, Osako has a background in teaching math to young children and is dedicated to nurturing future generations' math skills.

With the launch of these worksheets and books, the editors at the children’s book department at Micro Magazine continue their mission to publish a variety of engaging children's literature, including popular titles like 'Okaasan wa Ne' and award-winning books like 'Obento Bako-san Konnichiwa!'.

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Let’s make math an exciting adventure for kids with the help of 'Tasu Hiku Neko' and its engaging printables!