Guri and Gura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 
Cover of US edition of the first volume, 2002.
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| Author | Rieko Nakagawa |
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| Original title | ぐりとぐら |
| Illustrator | Yuriko Yamawaki |
| Cover artist | Yuriko Yamawaki |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Fukuinkan Shoten |
| Published | 1963 |
| Published in English | 1967 |
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| No. of books | 14 |
Guri and Gura (ぐりとぐら, Guri to Gura) is a popular Japanese series of children's books. It was created by writer Rieko Nakagawa and illustrator Yuriko Yamawaki. The main characters are two twin field mice named Guri and Gura. These mice are special because they act like humans! The first book in the series came out in 1963. Fukuinkan Shoten publishes the series in Japan.
Meet Guri and Gura
The Guri and Gura stories are all about the adventures of these two twin field mice. Guri and Gura love to cook and explore. They often find exciting things to do.
Yuriko Yamawaki's drawings are simple and charming. They go perfectly with Rieko Nakagawa's fun stories. The books are mostly about having a good time. They focus on entertaining young readers. They don't usually have big problems to solve. Instead, they show the joy of discovery and friendship.
Books in English
Many Guri and Gura books have been translated into English. This lets children around the world enjoy their adventures. Here are some of the books you might find:
- Guri and Gura: The Giant Egg
- Guri and Gura
- Guri and Gura's Surprise Visitor
- Guri and Gura's Seaside Adventure
- Guri and Gura's Picnic Adventure
- Guri and Gura's Magical Friend
- Guri and Gura's Playtime Book of Seasons
- Guri and Gura's Special Gift
- Guri and Gura's Spring Cleaning
- Guri and Gura's Songs of the Seasons
