Books Recommended by the Concierge Vol.36-38
All Shiba Park Hotel guests are welcome to use the Library Lounge on the first floor. Omotenashi Concierges recommend books to you from Japanese and foreign books. Please enjoy a moment to read books.
All Shiba Park Hotel guests are welcome to use the Library Lounge on the first floor. Omotenashi Concierges recommend books to you from Japanese and foreign books. Please enjoy a moment to read books.
Author: Leo Lionni
Translator: Shuntaro Tanikawa
Publisher: Kogakusha
Swimmy is a masterpiece by Leo Lionni, a picture book artist.Translated by Shuntaro Tanikawa and first published in Japan in 1969.
This is familiar among Japanese people because it is included in textbooks used in elementary schools.Children read it out aloud repeatedly. The story teaches you many important things, like “curiosity,” “responsibilities,” “team works,” and “personality.” When you take a new step in your life, or when you are in trouble, you will find different messages in the story depending on your situations or emotions. Swimmy is a picture book with a tremendous depth, which is so lightly readable anytime but never fails to encourage you in the end. Also, do not forget to take a close look at the richly illustrated world of underwater.
Author: Abby Wambach
Translator: Machiko Terao
Publisher: Umitotsuki
Abby Wambach who is a legend of American woman’s soccer gave a speech of congratulation to graduating students at Barnard College’s in New York. This book is based on her congratulation speech. How should we attitude as a leader? I think there is no clear answer like mathematics.
Honestly, I had no ideas what the title of this book would say. But now, I feel like that I had found a treasure from the more than 1,500 books in Shiba Park Hotel’s collection. Because I was impressed about her words. This book will be given wisdom and courage to people who are leaders in the work and sports. Moreover, it will be helpful for young people who will be a leader in the near future. You will read this book so quickly, because there are not so many pages in this book. However, I think there are many memorable contents. I really would like you to know this amazing book!
Editor・Commentator: Haruhiko Fujita
Photo・Essay: Mineko Orisaku
Publisher: Noto Printing Corporation
William Morris was leading artist of the 19th century England and is also known as the “Father of Modern Design. His designs respect the beauty of natural materials and the craftsmanship.
His design had a great influence on the artistic movement called Arts and Crafts. It is a new design movement that finds beauty in everyday life
A book contains illustrations are faithful reproductions of actual works of art. The illustrations are followed by commentary and photographs of scenes from locations around England associated with Morris. Those will allow you to appreciate his work even more. Why don’t you read this book and enjoy his beautiful works of design?