Coamix Co., Ltd., with the sponsorship of Seven Bank Ltd. and the cooperation of the Japan Foundation for the Promotion of Healthy Child Development, has donated the picture storybook "Bonoron the Forest Warrior: The Story of His Friend's Red Scarf" to 2,524 children's centers nationwide.
What is "Forest Warrior Bonolon"?
"Forest Warrior Bonoron" is a communication magazine published by our company that connects parents and children. With the support of Seven Bank, it has been distributed free of charge since its launch in 2005, and 127 issues have been published to date. Approximately 250,000 copies of each issue are printed and distributed nationwide at Seven-Eleven, Denny's, Akachan Honpo, and other locations.
■ Publication Overview of "Forest Warrior Bonoron"
Published by: Coamix Co., Ltd.
• Publication date: 15th of each month (April, July, October, January), four times a year.
• Circulation: Approximately 250,000 copies per issue
Distribution locations: Seven-Eleven, Denny's, Akachan Honpo, etc.
■The story of "My Friend's Red Scarf" that was donated this time
This book depicts the importance of caring for friends and trusting others. It has been produced in a sturdy hardcover so that it can be used for story time and free reading at children's centers. We are also donating Bonolon coloring books.
Coamix hopes that through "Bonoron, the Forest Warrior," children will develop their imagination and compassion, and that communication between parents and children, and within their communities, will expand. This picture story embodies values that we want to cherish even as times change, such as the connection between people and the kindness of caring for others. We will continue to support the healthy growth of children through the power of storytelling.
Comment from the Japan Foundation for the Promotion of Healthy Child Development
Children's centers are places where many children gather every day, growing through play, reading, and various experiential activities. Picture books are an important tool for nurturing children's imagination and empathy. We hope that "Bonoron, the Forest Warrior," which was donated to us this time, will be enjoyed by many children in children's centers throughout the country and become a memorable book for them.
■ Sponsorship from Seven Bank Co., Ltd.'s "Bonolon Cash Card"
Seven Bank, Ltd. has been supporting the publication and free distribution of "Bonoron, the Warrior of the Forest" since 2005. Furthermore, they continuously support the creation of the picture book and its donation to children's centers through contributions based on the number of new Bonoron-designed cash cards issued.
Related information: Seven Bank's sponsorship page for "Forest Warrior Bonoron"
https://www.sevenbank.co.jp/csr/bonolon/
[Official] Forest Warrior Bonoron