Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He’s a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy, such as solving a puzzle for the very first time, enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread, seeing the vast beauty of a shimmering blue ocean or delighting in a visit with friends.

Translated from Japanese. First published in Japan in 2022 by KAISEI-SHA Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo, under the title: Chîsana Togarinezumi. Illustrations rendered in pencil, charcoal and acrylic gouache.

Little Shrew's day --Little Shrew's dream -- Little Shrew's friends.