Book Series · 3 Books

Yamo's Village Books

In order from The Most Beautiful Village in the World to Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World.

The Yamo's Village series is a set of 3 picture books by Yutaka Kobayashi, published between 1995 and 2020. Written for ages 5–7, most books run about 40 pages.

Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1995

The Most Beautiful Village in the World

By Yutaka Kobayashi

A boy's idyllic village life is shattered by war's devastation.

40 pages

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Summary: In the Afghan village of Paghman, young Yamo experiences the joy of harvest and family love. But as he steps into his brother's shoes to sell fruit at the market, the shadow of war looms. A new lamb brings hope, yet the winter reveals a heartbreaking truth: their village is gone. Can Yamo find resilience amidst loss? Discover the beauty and fragility of life in a land touched by conflict.

The complete set

Yamo's Village Series

3 books · Published 1995–2020

Series

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$1697

The Most Beautiful Village in the World

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1995

A boy's idyllic village life is shattered by war's devastation.

Series

Sale price

$1697

The Circus Comes to the Village

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A circus visit brings joy and change to a war-torn village, leaving hope amidst destruction.

Series

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$1697

Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

A circus traveler returns to a war-torn village, searching for a lost friend amidst ruins and memories.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Yamo's Village series?

There are 3 books in the Yamo's Village series. It began with The Most Beautiful Village in the World in 1995, and the newest book, Return to the Most Beautiful Village in the World, was published in 2020.