Gather around to hear the sound of the wooden clappers. Long ago, the Kamishibai man would ride his bicycle into town, selling sweet homemade candy and telling thrilling stories through beautiful painted picture cards. Children would come running to listen. But as the years passed, the shiny glow of new televisions kept the children indoors, and the Kamishibai man quietly retired. Now, after many years, he decides to make one final batch of candy and pedal back into the city to share one last tale: the story of his own life. When he finishes his memories and looks up, he receives the greatest surprise of all. This touching, beautifully painted book brings the history of Japanese street theater to life. It is a warm celebration of the enduring magic of storytelling and the memories that connect us across generations.