Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House HON / A6 Size / Daily / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start - Techo Lineup

Virginia Lee BurtonThe Little HouseHON / A6 Size / Daily / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

2026 New

The children’s book The Little House by American author Virginia Lee Burton is now available on a Hobonichi Techo HON.

The Hobonichi Techo HON is a page-per-day type techo with a hardcover design already attached to the book.

The charming little house, with pink walls and a red chimney on a gray roof, sits atop a hill in the quiet countryside alongside apple trees that change to reflect each season.

But over time, the horse buggies change to automobiles, the area around the house develops with train tracks and skyscrapers, and crowds of people hurry throughout the town. The book has been a long-beloved children’s book since being published many decades ago.

The front replicates the front cover of the original book, with its distinct shade of sky blue. The handwritten words add to the warmth and appeal of the design. The cover has a glossy finish to evoke the image of a hardcover children’s book.

The back of the cover depicts a smiling sun that had been on the back cover of the original book. The design around the sun simultaneously looks like warm rays of light and a daisy like the ones blooming around the little house.

The year 2026 is foil-pressed in gold in a classic font.

The cover spine is designed after the spine of the original book, with handwritten letters and daisies on a white background and red wavy lines along the edges.

The story of The Little House is a perfect fit for the Hobonichi Techo, as the book reminds us of the beauty of morning and night, and of the four rich seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. We hope this techo fills you with the same warmth as the original book.

The bookbinding on the HON has thread-stitch binding similar to the Hobonichi Techo books, so it opens 180 degrees onto the table. It stays flat even if you don’t hold it down.

The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.

The back of the book has bonus pages, including Memories 2026, 12 Switches to Help You Focus, and For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.

As a special exclusive only for the HON, this techo comes with a pencil board. The board is clear, with 5mm grid lines printed across it. There are measurements printed along one side in 1mm increments, which allow for use as a ruler. It also has a pen holder attached to it where users can store pens by their clips.

About Virginia Lee Burton

Virginia Lee Burton was born in Massachusetts, USA. She was a celebrated
children's book author and illustrator, and a textile designer, based in the small town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, a short drive from Boston; She resided with her family in the village of Folly Cove. Her book, The Little House, published in 1942, won the Caldecott Medal, a prize awarded annually to the most distinguished American picture book. She published many other renowned picture books, including Choo Choo, Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel, and Katy and the Big Snow. She was also active in the textile and graphic industry.

Introduction to the Virginia Lee Burton series products

(Hobonichi Techo 2026 lineup)

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Satomi Kamino
Makeup & Hair: Yuka Takamatsu
Model: Nico Ando (Image)

Virginia Lee BurtonThe Little HouseHON / A6 Size / Daily / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

¥3,520 - ¥4,070 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Size	H: 156 x W: 110 x T: 16 mm / H: 6.1" x W: 4.3" x T: 0.6"
Weight	Approx. 210 g
Main material	Glossy paper (PP coated) / Paper

Book (HON English Edition / English / January Start)

Language	English
Pages	464 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.7 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily Pages	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages) A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead. Every two-page spread includes one daily quote. Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start). Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.
Daily Quotes	One quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages	Not included
Memo Pages	17 pages
Bonus Pages	Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Looking Back at the Year 2026 / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (HON / Japanese / January Start)

Language	Japanese
Pages	464 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.7 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily Pages	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages) A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead. All daily pages include daily quotes. Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday- / Sunday-start). Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.
Daily Quotes	One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Not included
Memo Pages	15 pages
Bonus Pages	Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

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Please Read Before You Buy

We’ve compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Additionally, the color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

About the included pencil board: The pen hook on the pencil board can hold a pen by its clip.

About the paper used (techo): The Tomoe River paper designed for planners is known for its thinness and smooth writing surface. However, depending on the type and amount of ink or pen used—as well as environmental conditions—some ink may bleed through or take longer to dry. We recommend testing your pens on an inconspicuous area first, or using a pencil board or blotting paper for best results.

Apology and correction for Bonus Page in the English Hobonichi Techo 2026 books: In the 2026 English editions of the Hobonichi Techo HON (A6/A5), there was an error in the name of the supervisor listed on the bonus page titled 'For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.'
Incorrect: Miho Mitsuhashi
Correct: Miho Mihashi
We deeply apologize for the error in the published content.