Sekaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda City, Tokyo) will release the picture book 'Norinori! Omusubi-kun' (written by Shō Fukuda, illustrated by Yūya Kamezawa) on July 2 (Thu). The popular play song "Norinori! Omusubi-kun" by Shō Fukuda and Tsubasa Suzuki, which has garnered over 500,000 video views, finally comes to life as a picture book! Filled with catchy phrases like "Norinori♪ Furifuri♪" and "Okkakkakka~" that kids can't help but say out loud, the book features lively, characterful omusubi friends whose actions and personalities will have children dancing along in no time. A perfect read-aloud book for parents and children, and a hit at childcare centers. As various rice balls—salmon, plum, and kelp—appear, what kind of omusubi does Omusubi-kun want to become? This book offers a fun, relatable way to start food education using a familiar everyday food. ♦ The hit play song "Norinori! Omusubi-kun" by Shō Fukuda and Tsubasa Suzuki becomes a picture book! ♦ Amid appearances by salmon, plum, kelp, and other rice balls, what kind of omusubi does Omusubi-kun want to become? ♦ Colorful, expressive characters that instantly get kids excited and grooving along! ♦ Author Profiles ● Shō Fukuda (Author): A children's song writer. After working at a Tokyo nursery school for eight years, he began his creative career in 2014. In 2018, he wrote and composed "Ohayō!" (Good Morning!), the monthly song for NHK's 'Okaa-san to Issho'. He has appeared on BS Nippon TV's 'Soreike! Anpanman Club'. In 2020, he made his picture book debut with 'Oide Oide' (published by Akachan to Mama-sha) and released his first original full album 'Tomodachi no Hana' (Columbia Music Entertainment). In 2024, he held his 10th-anniversary concert 'Colorful Rurururu♪'. In 2025, he will appear as a singing older brother in NHK's stage show '100-nen Dōmokun ga Iku!'. ● Yūya Kamezawa (Illustrator): An illustrator. Graduated from Saga Art Junior College and Osaka Institute of Comprehensive Design. Has won mul