{"id":116,"date":"2026-04-28T06:51:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/?p=116"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:51:05","slug":"where-did-the-goldfish-go-the-interactive-joy-of-kingyo-ga-nigeta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/where-did-the-goldfish-go-the-interactive-joy-of-kingyo-ga-nigeta\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Did the Goldfish Go? The Interactive Joy of Kingyo ga Nigeta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u304d\u3093\u304e\u3087\u304c\u306b\u3052\u305f is a playful and visually engaging picture book by \u4e94\u5473\u592a\u90ce.
A small goldfish escapes from its bowl and hides in different places\u2014among curtains, plants, and toys\u2014inviting children to search for it on every page. This simple idea creates an interactive reading experience full of excitement and discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why This Book Is Loved<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Original \u201cSearch-and-Find\u201d Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the goldfish hides on each page, children eagerly look for it, asking \u201cWhere is it?\u201d
This repeated searching builds focus and keeps young readers fully engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clever Camouflage and Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goldfish blends into its surroundings\u2014hiding among candies or pretending to be part of a pattern.
These smart visual tricks showcase Taro Gomi\u2019s unique sense of design and humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An Interactive, Point-and-Find Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When children spot the goldfish, they naturally point and say, \u201cThere it is!\u201d
The book turns reading into an active game rather than a passive activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bright and Sophisticated Colors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vivid pink goldfish contrasts beautifully with colorful interiors and objects.
Each page offers a visually rich and stimulating experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Reassuring Ending<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After escaping again and again, the goldfish finally settles in a safe place.
This ending provides a gentle sense of closure and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cultural Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Japanese picture books often emphasize interaction<\/strong>, encouraging children to participate rather than just listen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The use of visual puzzles reflects a cultural appreciation for observation and attention to detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Everyday indoor scenes (curtains, plants, household items) ground the story in familiar life, making it accessible to young children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Book Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Title (JP):<\/strong> \u304d\u3093\u304e\u3087\u304c\u306b\u3052\u305f<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Title (EN):<\/strong> Kingyo ga Nigeta<\/em> \/ The Goldfish Got Away<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Author \/ Illustrator:<\/strong> Taro Gomi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Recommended Age:<\/strong> 1\u20133 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • First Published:<\/strong> 1977<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Publisher:<\/strong> Fukuinkan Shoten (Japan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Summary \u304d\u3093\u304e\u3087\u304c\u306b\u3052\u305f is a playful and visually engaging picture book by \u4e94\u5473\u592a\u90ce.A small goldfish escapes from its bow […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":118,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":119,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116\/revisions\/119"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.japanesepicturebooks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}