Hobonichi HON A6 2026 Planner: 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 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.

Specifications

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