四人のヤッコ（読みもの）
The Four Yakkos
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『四人のヤッコ』（Yonin no Yakko）
主人公の少女ヤッコは、ひとりっ子。ママは、ひとりっ子は甘やかすとわがままに育つと考え、いつもヤッコに口うるさい。ある日、ママにいわれてピアノの練習をしていたヤッコは、ここに自分そっくりな子がいて、練習を代わってくれたらいいのにと思う。すると、背中がぞわぞわーっとして、目の前にピアノの上手な、もうひとりのヤッコが現れた。喜んだ本物のヤッコは、ピアノの練習を新しいヤッコに任せ、さっさと遊びにでかけた。ところがこの後、遊びが得意な３番目のヤッコ、勉強が得意な４番目のヤッコが次々と現れ、ハラハラする展開に……。もうひとりの自分がいて、面倒な用事や勉強を代わってくれたら楽が出来るだろうという、子どもがよく考える願望を題材にした愉快な物語。おしゃれで明るい雰囲気のイラストが物語を際立て、説教臭い印象を与えず、楽しく読ませてくれる。（代田）
| 出版社 | 鈴木出版 |
|---|---|
| 初版年 | |
| ISBN | 978-4-7902-3341-1 |
| ページ数 | 80頁 |
| サイズ | 22×16 |
| 対象年齢 | 6歳から |
| キーワード | 願い そっくりさん |
The Four Yakkos
Yakko is an only child. Her mother raises her strictly, believing that an only child can easily grow up to be selfish. Yakko frequently grows exasperated with her mother’s nagging. One day, when her mother directs, “Stop your video games now, and practice piano like you should,” Yakko grudgingly responds, thinking to herself, “If there were only another one of me, she could practice in my place.” No sooner does a chill run down her spine than another Yakko appears before her—one who is good at piano. The real Yakko leaves practicing to her and runs off to play. But after that, a third Yakko appears who is good at playing, and a fourth Yakko appears who is good at studies—and the new Yakkos begin living a much happier life than the real one! What will the real Yakko do, now that her daydream has turned out so different? A story that gaily takes up a wish many children have, of a clone of oneself appearing to handle annoying chores or homework. The book’s trendy, bright illustrations bring out an energetic, quirky main character. Fun to read without a trace of preachiness. (Shirota)
- Text: Nishiuchi, Minami | Illus. Hata, Koshiro
- Suzuki Shuppan
- 80 pages
- 22×16
- ISBN 978-4-7902-3341-1
- Ages 6 +
Wishes, Look-alike, Identity