A Tale of Water and the Sky – Kawara Artisan

A story of a roofer, beginning with the question, “What do you do on the roof?”

When you hear the term “roofer,” what kind of person comes to mind?

Someone who makes roof tiles.

Someone who lays them on roofs.

Perhaps some people don’t have a clear image of what they do.

This picture book gently and carefully explains the work of a roofer.

In the past, each roof tile was slightly different in shape.

Therefore, instead of finishing the roof immediately, they would lay the tiles out once to check the flow of rain and the overlap, and then carefully lay them again.

Why did they go to such lengths?

What happens on the roof?

With each turn of the page, children’s “why?” questions will expand.

Nowadays, roof tiles have evolved, and the methods of making and installing them have changed.

However, the dedication of craftsmen to paying attention to even the unseen details and striving for a better finish remains unchanged, then and now.

This book offers a fascinating discovery: “Wow, there’s work like this up on the roof—something we rarely look up at!”

After finishing it, you’ll want to look up at your own roof and have a little conversation with your child.

It’s a book that will add another layer of conversation between parents and children.