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Ponyo Picture Book by Hayao Miyazaki

Ponyo Picture Book

Hardcover – Picture Book, August 4, 2009

Hayao Miyazaki

VIZ Media LLC · Hardcover · August 4, 2009

Relive the story of Ponyo and S suke in this full-color picture book!

Media Tie-InsMarine LifeFish Stories
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Who it’s for
A playful picture-book adventure pairs an unlikely friendship with the wonder of a magical underwater world.
Themes
Friendship, Curiosity and adventure, Magical underwater world
Genres
Media Tie-Ins, Marine Life, Fish Stories

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About this book

Relive the story of Ponyo and S suke in this full-color picture book! Ponyo is a sweet-faced goldfish from a magical realm under the sea. One day, Ponyo's curiosity takes her far from home. After accidentally hitching a ride on a jellyfish, Ponyo washes up on the shore and is found by Sosuke, a kindly human boy. The two become fast friends and are swept away on an incredible adventure. Ponyo is a sweet-faced goldfish from a magical realm under the sea.

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One day, Ponyo's curiosity takes her far from home. After accidentally hitching a ride on a jellyfish, Ponyo washes up on the shore and is found by Sosuke, a kindly human boy. The two become fast friends and are swept away on an incredible adventure.

A Sea-Swept Friendship

A playful picture-book adventure pairs an unlikely friendship with the wonder of a magical underwater world.

Come here for

  • A curious goldfish and a kind boy becoming fast friends
  • A gentle blend of sea magic and adventure

Expect

  • A full-color picture-book retelling
  • An inviting, playful reading experience

Where it sits

Media Tie-Ins53%
Fish Stories44%
Marine Life34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Tie-In Comics
  • Director Studies
Authors
Hayao Miyazaki
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
August 4, 2009
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Friendship · Curiosity and adventure · Magical underwater world
Reading lane
General Manga