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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books
  • First Book:
    January 2003
  • Latest Book:
    November 2003
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Multi-Author Series List

Hamtaro

Hamtaro Pop-Up Playset (Jan-2003)
Watch Out! It's a Cat! (Apr-2003)
Bijou's Big Adventure (Jun-2003)
Hamtaro's New Home (Jun-2003)
Much Ado About School (Jul-2003)
Hamtaro Gets Lost & Other Stories (Sep-2003)
Happy Ham-Ham Halloween! (Sep-2003)
How to Be a Ham-Star (Sep-2003)

Book List in Order: 10 titles



  • One of Japan’s hottest children’s television programs, Hamtaro made its U.S. debut on the Cartoon Network in June 2002 and the Hamtaro Pop-Up Playset is the perfect complement to the animated series. Based on the lively exploits of Laura, Hamtaro...




  • Laura's pet hamster, Hamtaro, whose endless curiosity makes every event a grand adventure for both himself and his friends, thinks he sees a cat, but as the story and pages unfold, it turns out to be everything but a scary cat....



  • This second 8x8 in the Hamtaro series gives fans a wonderful story of encouragement as the Ham-Hams convince Bijou to leave her cage.

    Based on the 4th TV episode entitled, "Come out, Bijou," in which the Ham-Hams encourage a reluctant Bijou to...



  • The perfect introduction to Hamtaro the character and three of his key Ham-Ham friends.

    Based on the 1st TV episode entitled, "Hamtaro," in which Hamtaro explores his new house and neighborhood and meets three of the Ham-Hams, Oxnard, Boss, an...



  • A back-to-school title featuring the popular Hamtaro and his friends, the Ham-Hams.

    Based on the 9th TV episode of the same name, in which the Ham-Hams start their own school in their clubhouse....





  • Fans can ham it up with the Ham-Hams as they prepare for a festival talent show.

    Based on the 13th TV episode entitled, "Let's Dance, Sandy," in which the Ham-Hams rehearse for the Sunflower Seed Harvest Festival Talent Show....






Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ritsuko Kawai has published 10 books.

Ritsuko Kawai does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Jealous Hamtaro & Other Stories, was published in November 2003.

The first book by Ritsuko Kawai, Hamtaro Pop-Up Playset, was published in January 2003.

No. Ritsuko Kawai does not write books in series.