Shigeru’s mother, single mother, is a truck driver. Sigeru is proud of his mother because she can do anything that seems difficult for women.

Related: Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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• ISBN: 9784265081165
• Author: Jyonouchi, Matsuko
• Illustrator: Ohata, Ikuno
• Published: 2012, Iwasaki
• Themes: Courage, Family life, Hope, Mother and child, single parent
• Descriptors: Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction