Koupen-chan & You

Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin

Rurutea

$34.99

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Tuttle Publishing
27 May 2025

Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

Let Japan's positive penguin brighten your day!

Everyone needs a little help to get through the day

and who better to provide it than Koupen-chan, the adorable baby penguin who has stolen Japan's heart! Did you cook a meal, show up for work, or just get out of bed in the morning? Koupen-chan is here to say, 'You are amazing!'

This hardcover gift book from Japanese illustrator Rurutea features 300 charming illustrations of Koupen-chan and friends enjoying the simple joys in life and showing up for one another with a hug and an encouraging word.

Each page has an uplifting message such as:

Great job taking it easy! You ate breakfast! I'm proud of you! Getting stuff done on a Saturday? You're amazing. Doing things the usual way is good enough. Fantastic job studying! I'm cheering for you!

Koupen-chan's cute friends include Adelie, a tough-talking penguin who likes to cook; Evil Enaga, a cute bird plotting to take over the world; and Polar Bear, who is always ready to share a wise lesson. They bring gentle humour to the book, reminding us that life can be complicated and challenging but also deeply fulfilling when you accept yourself as you are.

Koupen-chan & You combines kawaii Japanese cute culture with sage advice. It will appeal to Koupen-chan's many fans as well as anyone who needs a little love and encouragement.

By: Rurutea
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 121mm,
ISBN: 9784805319291
ISBN 10: 4805319291
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 27 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Rurutea is a Japanese illustrator and the creator of Koupen-chan. They introduced the adorable baby penguin to the world in a tweet that praised readers simply for showing up at work. This encouraging message went viral, and Koupen-chan quickly became a national sensation. Today Koupen-chan features in social media, books, art exhibits, brand tie-ins and merchandise throughout Japan and beyond. Rurutea is also the illustrator of picture books in the popular Kirby series.