Cover of Aki and the Balcony

Aki and the Balcony

Aki is a happy and ever-curious four-year-old with big black eyes that seem to drink in everything around her.

From her balcony above the city she watches birds argue, butterflies drift between buildings, and a neighbour wave from across the green — and slowly the city becomes a story only she can read.

The debut title from Akico Studio — and the book where Aki, our little guide, first appears.

  • Curiosity
  • City nature
  • Small wonders
  • First friendships

A peek inside

Interior spread 1 from Aki and the BalconyInterior spread 2 from Aki and the Balcony

Take it home

Wherever you are in the world, Aki and the Balcony ships from a store near you.

Talked about by

The rare picture book that makes a city feel as wild as a forest. Children point at every page.
Priya Raman, Children’s librarian, Bengaluru
Aki notices things the way four-year-olds actually do. My class asks for it by name.
Tom Ellery, Early-years teacher

Readers, reading

  • Third night in a row of “the balcony book”. The spread with the butterflies is pure magic. 🦋

    @storytimewithmaya · Instagram

  • Aki and the Balcony understands that to a kid, a pigeon two metres away IS an adventure.

    @picturebookdad · X