Hobonichi A6 HON 2026 - Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House

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 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.

Images and description provided by Hobonichi.