About the picture book
About the picture book "The Adventures of Amamizu"
Picture book "The Adventures of Amamizu"
"The Adventures of the Amazed Water" is a unique and slightly mysterious picture book. I created it with the intention of encouraging children to develop their limitless imaginations and let them freely expand them. To that end, I intentionally separated the illustrations from the story. The audio recording features my narration with the sounds of nature in the background, helping to visualize the adventure and adding to the soothing effects of nature. Furthermore, for the English narration, I asked my family of performers, with whom I've worked on many projects in Las Vegas, to voice each character. The audio also features the sounds of musicians from "O." Inspired by the blessings of the universe, the earth, and the beautiful nature of Hawaii, "The Adventures of the Amazed Water" was created with heart and soul poured into every word. I hope this picture book resonates with hearts as bright as the stars, and that your smiles and the dazzling brilliance of the earth will illuminate the future.
- Kanako Spendlove
How to enjoy the picture book
How to enjoy the picture book "The Adventures of Amamizu"
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Enjoy your fantasy
Just look at the pictures and let your imagination run wild as you enjoy the adventure.
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Enjoy the adventure
Enjoy Amamizu's adventures by looking at the pictures and listening to the story.
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Listen and enjoy
Enjoy both the Japanese and English versions of the story
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Enjoy the dream
Before going to sleep, close your eyes and listen to the story as you enter the world of your adventure. Listen to it during meditation and connect with your soul.
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Feel and enjoy
Hang your favorite painting and let the light shine through it
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Enjoy the healing
Listen to this when you want to clear your mind or when you need healing.
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Enjoy the moment
The magic of picture books will take you on an adventure, where you will put what you learn from the story into practice in the real world.
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Have fun with friends
Participate in Amamizu Adventure events and workshops
Prologue of the picture book
About Amamizu's Adventure
Story
The story of this picture book
The protagonist of this book is you, a "sweet water" that fell from the sky. The magical power of water, resonating with the energy of the universe, launches you into an adventure that transcends dimensions. Once you've gained the ability to move freely at will, you're drawn into the world inside the tree. It's a harmonious, warm world that expands infinitely as you grow. As you encounter loving creatures of nature, you'll learn about the powerful abilities humans are born with, how to use them, and their powers. These abilities are imagination, intuition, and the power of intention. The key to using these to make your dreams come true is pure love and sincere faith. The beings you meet here are waiting for you to discover the power within you.
"Amamizu's Adventure" will cast a spell on you, bringing sparkling smiles, and your own adventure will begin.
The authors of the picture book
The author of this picture book
Kanako spendlove
(Author) Kanako Spendlove (formerly Kanako Kitao)
In 2004, he won a silver medal in the black skating event at the Athens Olympics. After retiring from competition, he joined Cirque du Soleil and moved to Las Vegas. He obtained US citizenship and returned to competition, winning a bronze medal in the mixed duet at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. In 2019, he directed and performed in a show in collaboration with dolphins at Shirahama Adventure World. He currently works as a performer and director, based in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Japan.
Born in Kyoto Prefecture, currently living in Hawaii. Silver medalist in synchronized swimming at the Athens Olympics, Cirque du Soleil performer, director, and energy worker.
Nobuo Hayashikawa
(Illustration) Nobuo Hayashikawa
Nobuo Hayashikawa has been creating hand-dyed and hand-painted Yuzen kimonos in Kyoto for 50 years. His traditional yet humorous designs have won various awards. In the past, he created a dyed kosode for Rosalie Carter, the wife of the US First Lady. He has expanded his artistic horizons beyond kimonos, and in 1997 he published the picture book "If... Laid-Back Fuku-chan." In 2007, he exhibited as a painter at the Cairo Museum of Art in Egypt, where he won the Temple Award. He currently continues his creative activities at his new workshop, Fukuro Sanbo.
Living in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, hand-dyed and hand-painted Yuzen kimono artist, picture book illustrator, artist