| | |  | DVD | Home » » » » Baby & Me, Vol. 1 (Baby and Me (Graphic Novels)) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Young Takuya has it tough. After his mother passed away it has been his job to take care of his baby brother, Minoru while their father, Harumi, works the long hours of a Japanese salary-man.Takuya must sacrifice the playtime usually associated with childhood for the responsibilities of an adult. Cooking, cleaning, sewing and scolding are all now an integral part of the young boy's life. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9781421502342
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Marimo Ragawa | | Paperback:
| 208 pages | | Publisher:
| VIZ Media LLC | | Publication Date:
| February 07, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1421502348 | | Package Length:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.96 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.79 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.44 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful Story - Please read it!Sep 19, 2006
I can understand why readers are hesitant to read it. I mean, who wants to read a story about some kid taking care of his little brother? Especially a toddler who cries and whines.
But the truth is that Akachan to Boku (released in the US by VIZ as Baby & Me) is a wonderful manga series full of love, laughter and tears. The characters are wonderful. The cast is full of well rounded characters that are flawed and truthful.
The story is centered around 10-year-old Takuya. He and his little brother Minoru have lost their mother in a tragic accident. Their father is loving, but is often busy with work. Poor Takuya must spend his free-time taking care of a toddler.
The manga is full of slice of life moments in the lives of the men/boys of this family. It's heartwarming, sweet, and also tragic. Throughout the story, you feel for Takuya, the pressures in his life, and the loss. But also for Minoru, who is a curious 2 year old. There are great bits with both of them in school. And with wacky neighbors.
I don't know if I can express how touching the story is (without major spoilers). I think teens will relate to Takuya, the stress he feels, and the unfairness life sometimes holds.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
really heartwarming little brothers storyJun 03, 2006
The story of these two little brothers is really good. It basically follows the relationship of these two little brothers as they deal with everyday life; school, friendships, and home life. It has made me cry at times and made me laugh tons of times. Her drawings of the expression on the smallest boy are amazing, the biggest and most expressive eyes in all the manga world..lol..sooo cute!!! I highly recommend this cute little story.
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