Stripe Island

A strikingly designed picture book by acclaimed Japanese art collective Tupera Tupera.

On Stripe Island, everything — and everyone — is striped. The island’s residents live in harmony, surrounded by familiar patterns and predictable routines, where sameness is simply the way of life.

When something unexpected appears that doesn’t quite fit the pattern, the islanders are unsure how to respond. Used to uniformity, they struggle to accept anything that looks or feels different from what they know. Slowly, curiosity replaces suspicion as they begin to see the world through new eyes.

Bold, playful and visually inventive, Stripe Island explores themes of individuality, acceptance and the joy of difference. Through simple storytelling and eye-catching design, it encourages young readers to embrace creativity and celebrate what makes each of us unique.

“A clever, visually arresting picture book with a powerful message about inclusion.” — The Guardian