A new addition to the long-running Twin Princesses sticker book series has hit shelves. Gakken released Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses: Dream on July 2, 2026 — a lavishly illustrated dress-up sticker picture book packed with peel-and-stick stickers.
The book includes 100 dress stickers, and together with accessories like tiaras and shoes, there are 1,128 stickers in total for dress-up play. The dresses are full of rich textures, from sheer tulle to sparkling glitter, and are eye-catching even just to look at. Readers can dress the twin princesses in dresses of many different designs and colors.
This title and the rest of the Twin Princesses sticker book series nurture children's creativity through sticker play themed around dresses and fashion. With adorable illustrations and an abundance of stickers, the series has been loved by many readers since it first launched.
Six volumes have been published so far — four original titles and two special editions. Including this new release, the series' cumulative print run has topped 140,000 copies (as of June 2026, per Gakken), and every volume has gone into an additional print run shortly after release.
The seventh volume in the series, this special edition brings together the most popular dresses from the four original books and adds newly illustrated dresses. Readers can enjoy dress-up play to their heart's content with an all-star lineup of adorable dresses.
The illustrations are by Namoko Machinami (まちなみなもこ), also known by the shortened name Manamoko, who also creates children's books and the original brand "Fancy Surprise!" The book is popular not only with children but also with young adults. Machinami's children's books have also been very well received by parents, with comments such as "My child is completely absorbed in it!" and "Even the adults get excited" continuing to pour in.
Since children can spend as much time as they like with this book, it's perfect for keeping them occupied while out and about or during waiting time at lessons, and it also makes a great gift. It's a good option for replacing screen time with hands-on play, too — children are sure to get absorbed in sticker play that keeps their fingers busy.
1,128 Peel-and-Stick Stickers in All
The book comes with 12 sticker sheets in total, including 100 dress stickers. Together with accessories like tiaras and shoes, there are 1,128 stickers in all for dress-up play.
11 Dress-Up Scenes to Enjoy
Eleven heart-fluttering scenes appear throughout the book, from the princesses' bedroom to a romantic nighttime balcony. The richly atmospheric backgrounds make dress-up play even more fun.
Add Accessories to Complete the Dress-Up Look
Some pages let readers finish the princesses' hair and makeup by adding hair accessory stickers and nail part stickers.
The Cover's Reverse Side Doubles as the "Cloud Closet" for Tidying Up
Turning the cover over reveals the twin princesses' room, designed around a castle-in-the-clouds motif. In addition to dressing up the twin princesses, readers can enjoy putting away dresses and tiaras there.
In response to requests for a place to keep stickers once they've been peeled off their sheets, the reverse side has been laminated, so it can also be used as a storage spot for stickers.
This volume is a revised and expanded edition combining content from four earlier volumes: Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses (July 2015), Twin Princesses: Fairytale Kingdom and 100 Dresses (November 2015), Twin Princesses: Wedding and 100 Dresses (June 2016), and Twin Princesses: Full of Sweets and 100 Dresses (November 2016).
FAQ
Q: What age range is Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses: Dream aimed at?
A: It's primarily intended for children from preschool age through the middle years of elementary school, but it can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages.
Q: Can the stickers be peeled off and reapplied multiple times?
A: Yes. The stickers are made to be peeled off and reapplied, so children can enjoy dress-up play again and again.
Q: Is there a place to keep the stickers?
A: The reverse side of the cover is laminated to form the "Cloud Closet," where peeled-off stickers can be temporarily stored.
Q: Which series does the "cumulative print run of over 140,000 copies" figure refer to?
A: It refers to the combined print run of the following titles published by Gakken: Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses: Rainbow (June 2025), Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses: Twinkle (October 2024), Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses (July 2015), Twin Princesses: Fairytale Kingdom and 100 Dresses (November 2015), Twin Princesses: Wedding and 100 Dresses (June 2016), and Twin Princesses: Full of Sweets and 100 Dresses (November 2016).
Q: How is this different from the "Magic Dress House" series of storybooks?
A: There are two series featuring the twin princesses: the "Princess Sticker Book" series and the "Magic Dress House" series.
The "Princess Sticker Book" series, which includes this title, consists of sticker play picture books where readers can enjoy dress-up sticker play to their heart's content. The "Magic Dress House" series, on the other hand, consists of storybooks for children from the early years of elementary school, with a section at the end of each book where readers can enjoy dress-up sticker play using dresses that appear in the story.
Both series feature the twin princesses as the main characters, and their stories take place in the same connected world. Readers who have grown attached to the characters may also want to check out the "Magic Dress House" series.
Product Overview
Title: Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses: Dream
Illustrations: Namoko Machinami
Price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
Release Date: July 2, 2026
Format: 187mm × 187mm
Digital Edition: Not available
ISBN: 978-4-05-206345-9
Where to Buy:
- Gakken Publishing website: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020634500
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052063457/
- Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18591359/
