Ai & Aiko and the Little Curve

Author Peter Draw
Illustrated by Peter Draw
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
| $24.99 CAN
On sale Jul 29, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9780593694497
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 560L | Fountas & Pinnell M

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Based on the viral, record-breaking, and award-winning Giphy sensation, this warm and heartfelt magical adventure stars a boy and his dog who learn that happiness is the most beautiful thing of all.

Ai's self-portrait is wonderful, his grandfather says—it's just missing one little curve. What could that little curve be? Looks like it's time for Ai and his best friend, Aiko, to go on an adventure!

With Ai's magical scarf turned into a paper plane, the two friends fly around searching for curves. A fluffy cloud? A colorful rainbow? A moving melody? None seem quite right. It's only when Ai is back home thinking about the happy times he had along the way that he discovers the most beautiful curve there is.

In this fun and comfortingly sweet story, happiness is truly the most beautiful thing of all.
Praise for Ai & Aiko and the Little Curve:

“Infused with kawaii sweetness, Draw’s illustrations evoke movement and warmth . . . Ai and Aiko’s lighthearted journey includes a few important nuggets: Inspiration is all around us, and joy is key to the process. A vibrant tale to motivate burgeoning artists.” —Kirkus Reviews
© HappWhy Pte Ltd
Peter Draw is the creative force and the artist behind the Guinness World Record-setting, 65 billion-plus-viewed Giphy phenomena Ai & Aiko. On top of being a savvy, strategic digital creator, Peter leads his company with an unparalleled warmth and philanthropic spirit that has already impacted the lives of children around the globe. He has traveled to China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Japan, South Africa, and beyond, providing free art lessons for kids in areas impacted by earthquakes and tsunamis and to children in poverty-stricken communities. Peter’s warmth and spirit bring to life his mantra that love can happen anywhere and that children everywhere should have access to art. Peter lives with his family in Singapore. You can find more Ai & Aiko content at AiAndAiko.com, and you can follow them and their friends on Instagram @AiAndAiko. You can follow Peter Draw on Instagram @PeterDraw. View titles by Peter Draw
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Based on the viral, record-breaking, and award-winning Giphy sensation, this warm and heartfelt magical adventure stars a boy and his dog who learn that happiness is the most beautiful thing of all.

Ai's self-portrait is wonderful, his grandfather says—it's just missing one little curve. What could that little curve be? Looks like it's time for Ai and his best friend, Aiko, to go on an adventure!

With Ai's magical scarf turned into a paper plane, the two friends fly around searching for curves. A fluffy cloud? A colorful rainbow? A moving melody? None seem quite right. It's only when Ai is back home thinking about the happy times he had along the way that he discovers the most beautiful curve there is.

In this fun and comfortingly sweet story, happiness is truly the most beautiful thing of all.

Reviews

Praise for Ai & Aiko and the Little Curve:

“Infused with kawaii sweetness, Draw’s illustrations evoke movement and warmth . . . Ai and Aiko’s lighthearted journey includes a few important nuggets: Inspiration is all around us, and joy is key to the process. A vibrant tale to motivate burgeoning artists.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author

© HappWhy Pte Ltd
Peter Draw is the creative force and the artist behind the Guinness World Record-setting, 65 billion-plus-viewed Giphy phenomena Ai & Aiko. On top of being a savvy, strategic digital creator, Peter leads his company with an unparalleled warmth and philanthropic spirit that has already impacted the lives of children around the globe. He has traveled to China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Japan, South Africa, and beyond, providing free art lessons for kids in areas impacted by earthquakes and tsunamis and to children in poverty-stricken communities. Peter’s warmth and spirit bring to life his mantra that love can happen anywhere and that children everywhere should have access to art. Peter lives with his family in Singapore. You can find more Ai & Aiko content at AiAndAiko.com, and you can follow them and their friends on Instagram @AiAndAiko. You can follow Peter Draw on Instagram @PeterDraw. View titles by Peter Draw

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