共通テスト英語 2026年度（令和8年度） 本試験 第5問
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You are studying in the UK. In the town library, you found the following leaflet. After reading it, you submitted a form and received an email from the library.

Readburgh Library

Book Recommendations & Volunteers Wanted

Our library will hold a book fair from 1 to 8 February 2026, to introduce picture books from various countries to Readburgh children. The fair will exhibit books all week in the entrance hall. We are also planning to have ‘Story Time’ reading sessions in The Children’s Centre in the library on the final day.

To help improve our selection of books, we are calling for picture book recommendations for preschool children. Additionally, the library is recruiting volunteers to read stories to children during the reading sessions. If you volunteer, you will receive a book coupon.

Please note:

• Books in the original language or translations are welcome.

• No book should cost more than £20.

• The submission period is from 15 December 2025 to 19 January 2026.

Nominate your book(s) and/or register as a volunteer via the online form.

For questions, contact: internationalbookfair @ ***.lib.uk

Library Book Fair Online Form

Name **** ****** Email ******** @ ******

Will you be a ‘Story Time’ reader? Yes No

Book Recommendations

Title Green Demon Blue Demon Written by Shinichiro Ishida Year 1990 Price £16 Pictures by Author Comment This book contains short stories about demons and various animals they encounter. Most stories are heart-warming, but some are not. My favourite is ‘Breakfast Battle.’ Two demons fight over what to feed their pet dog for breakfast. Illustrations are another attractive feature, making it suitable for children between three and five years old.

Title Paint! Paint! Paint! Written by Kaori Ando Year 2022 Price £8 Pictures by Author Comment This is a popular picture book for parents to read to their children before they enter primary school. The main character wants to paint the whole world. She paints ceilings in orange, kitchens in purple, and streets and buildings in green. By chance, her cat steps in some paint and leaves paw prints wherever it goes. The world looks more colourful after reading the story.

Title Panda Adventures Written by Maruo Maru Year 2021 Price £10 Pictures by Kanako Maru Comment In this story, a young male panda escapes from a zoo. He meets a schoolboy and they visit places in town together. However, the poor panda is caught and taken back to the zoo. The boy’s final words to the panda had me in tears. The story is long, so it is suitable for kids aged over ten.

Title The Cloud Prince Written by Kamiko Narita Year 1981 Price £19 Pictures by Author Comment A boy who lives on a thunder cloud plays tricks on children. The tricks include snow in summer and a rainstorm in the park when they are playing. The children are afraid of him at first, but he rescues an injured goat and they all become friends. This book is read to preschool children all over the world.

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From: internationalbookfair @ ***.lib.uk Date: 17 January 2026 Subject: Book Recommendations

Hello,

Thank you for your recommendations. In fact, we found that the titles have been translated into multiple languages, which will make the fair truly international. Although one of your entries did not fit the target age range, your other titles are gratefully accepted (refer to the attachment). If you have an additional book recommendation, please email it to us.

As we are still short of volunteers for the last day, would you kindly reconsider?

Thanks again, Library Staff

Attachment: List of accepted books