Five-year-old Miki is entrusted by Mom to run her first errand alone — to go to the shop to buy milk. Miki succeeds despite what are, to her, enormous challenges.

A Japanese boy, his father, and a crowded department store provide the setting. Originally published in Japan, "I Lost My Dad" provides a fresh approach to an age-old theme... Lost! Gomi's solid, simply painted figures against white backgrounds are refreshing. Children will happily take part in this playful quest, which helps to assuage this common fear with its happy ending, and parents will welcome the opportunity to discuss what steps to take if the situation arises in their own family.

森の朝。野いちごつみにでかけよう。どんぐりパンにスープも作って、みんなで食べるおいしい朝ごはん。新しい一日がはじまります。

おかあさんがおつかいの間、あさえは妹のおもりです。2人で道路に絵を描いて遊んでいましたが……。幼いお姉さんの緊張ととまどいを見事に描きあげた傑作。 読んであげるなら：3才から 自分で読むなら：小学低学年から