Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin
Let Japan's positive penguin brighten your day!

Everyone needs a little help to get through the day—and who better to provide it than Koupen—chan, the adorable baby penguin who has stolen Japan's heart! Did you cook a meal, show up for work, or just get out of bed in the morning? Koupen—chan is here to say, "You are amazing!"

This charming book from Japanese illustrator Rurutea features 300 charming illustrations of Koupen—chan and friends enjoying the simple joys in life and showing up for one another with a hug and an encouraging word.

Each page has an uplifting message such as:
  • Great job taking it easy!
  • You ate breakfast! I'm proud of you!
  • Getting stuff done on a Saturday? You're amazing.
  • Doing things the usual way is good enough.
  • Fantastic job studying! I'm cheering for you!

Koupen—chan's supportive friends include Adelie, a tough—talking penguin who likes to cook; Evil Enaga, a cute bird plotting to take over the world; and Polar Bear, who is always ready to share a wise lesson. They bring gentle humor to the book, reminding us that life can be complicated and challenging but also deeply fulfilling when you accept yourself as you are.

Koupen—chan & You combines kawaii Japanese cute culture with sage advice. It will appeal to Koupen—chan's many fans as well as anyone who needs a little love and encouragement.
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Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin
Let Japan's positive penguin brighten your day!

Everyone needs a little help to get through the day—and who better to provide it than Koupen—chan, the adorable baby penguin who has stolen Japan's heart! Did you cook a meal, show up for work, or just get out of bed in the morning? Koupen—chan is here to say, "You are amazing!"

This charming book from Japanese illustrator Rurutea features 300 charming illustrations of Koupen—chan and friends enjoying the simple joys in life and showing up for one another with a hug and an encouraging word.

Each page has an uplifting message such as:
  • Great job taking it easy!
  • You ate breakfast! I'm proud of you!
  • Getting stuff done on a Saturday? You're amazing.
  • Doing things the usual way is good enough.
  • Fantastic job studying! I'm cheering for you!

Koupen—chan's supportive friends include Adelie, a tough—talking penguin who likes to cook; Evil Enaga, a cute bird plotting to take over the world; and Polar Bear, who is always ready to share a wise lesson. They bring gentle humor to the book, reminding us that life can be complicated and challenging but also deeply fulfilling when you accept yourself as you are.

Koupen—chan & You combines kawaii Japanese cute culture with sage advice. It will appeal to Koupen—chan's many fans as well as anyone who needs a little love and encouragement.
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Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin

Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin

by Rurutea
Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin

Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan's Positive Penguin

by Rurutea

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Let Japan's positive penguin brighten your day!

Everyone needs a little help to get through the day—and who better to provide it than Koupen—chan, the adorable baby penguin who has stolen Japan's heart! Did you cook a meal, show up for work, or just get out of bed in the morning? Koupen—chan is here to say, "You are amazing!"

This charming book from Japanese illustrator Rurutea features 300 charming illustrations of Koupen—chan and friends enjoying the simple joys in life and showing up for one another with a hug and an encouraging word.

Each page has an uplifting message such as:
  • Great job taking it easy!
  • You ate breakfast! I'm proud of you!
  • Getting stuff done on a Saturday? You're amazing.
  • Doing things the usual way is good enough.
  • Fantastic job studying! I'm cheering for you!

Koupen—chan's supportive friends include Adelie, a tough—talking penguin who likes to cook; Evil Enaga, a cute bird plotting to take over the world; and Polar Bear, who is always ready to share a wise lesson. They bring gentle humor to the book, reminding us that life can be complicated and challenging but also deeply fulfilling when you accept yourself as you are.

Koupen—chan & You combines kawaii Japanese cute culture with sage advice. It will appeal to Koupen—chan's many fans as well as anyone who needs a little love and encouragement.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9784805319291
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication date: 05/27/2025
Pages: 296
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 6.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Rurutea is a Japanese illustrator and the creator of Koupen—chan. They introduced the adorable baby penguin to the world in a tweet that praised readers simply for showing up at work. This encouraging message went viral, and Koupen—chan quickly became a national sensation. Today Koupen—chan features in social media, books, art exhibits, brand tie—ins and merchandise throughout Japan and beyond. Rurutea is also the illustrator of picture books in the popular Kirby series.
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