I was born in Tokyo and am a graduate of Law from Nihon University and a graduate of Design from Tokyo Designer Gakuin College. After working as a designer, I began illustrating children’s picture books. I am a member of the Japan Children’s Book Artist Society and JIA.
I have made numerous trips to the ocean and visited different islands while continuing to draw. My source of inspiration for drawing comes from the scenery and various climates I have encountered as well as the wonderful creatures I meet. I want to draw from what inspires me, and am grateful for all of the wonderful encounters I have had, and want to make illustrations to honor all creatures and people on the earth.
Published works include:
・“Nodoshiro no Umi” (Gakken)
・“Kino no Yoru no Dekigoto” (PHP Kenkyujo)
・“Daidokoro Obake Yashiki” (Kokudosha)
・“Moichido Aou ne” (Dainippon tosho)
・“Baron Hakase” series (Hisaka Child) original picture book
・“Bonchan Basu” (Hisakata Child)
BIO - LONG VERSION
Tetsuo Hirano
Artist's Works in Ehonya's Library
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Ali Baba and the 40 Thie...
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- Arabian Nights
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- Kyoko Shimbo
★5 - 6 yrs
iPad/iPhone Edition
“Open Sesame!” With these words, mighty stone walls of a mou...
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Ali Baba and the Forty T...
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- Kyoko Shimbo
★5 - 6 yrs
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In this second part, Ali Baba learns the unfortunate fate of his...
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The Greateful O-jizo-sam...
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- Japanese Classic...
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- Kyoko Shimbo
★5 - 6 yrs
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A kind old man who makes straw hats ventures to the city to sell...
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The Merry Violin
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- English Fairy Ta...
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- Kyoko Shimbo
★3 - 6 yrs
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A violin played by a young lad has the power to make everyone da...
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The North Wind and the S...
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- Aesop’s Fables
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- Kyoko Shimbo
★3 - 6 yrs
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The North Wind and Sun decide to challenge each other’s strengt...
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The Tengu's Invisibl...
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Humorous incidents happen to unsuspecting villagers when the vil...