The kind of volume that you'd curl up with, flick through briefly, and faint immediately in front of from cuteness overload. Honestly though, don't read through all of it at once- take a look as a treat after a long day, and your mood will lift at once! Quality high, illustrations soaked in whimsical cheer, especially the black-and-white sketches and pencil collages of tiny motifs. The book includes drawings from starlight, red riding hood, wonderland...There's a dreamy story all through its pages, and at the end of the book, it's-

Aaah so cute!! On his perch Shappo looks curiously down on my papers- the stand's perfect for frequently used little things like ribbons, accessories, pens... Super detailed with the gold/black trim, and I just love the velveteen shimmer of the pink and blue! Two things plus one: gathers dust easily so watch out for that; yes it was a little smaller than I thought it would be, but any bigger and it would dominate my desk with its cuteness; ah, imagine if you could separate the two teacups, it really would be a wonderful tea party!