| Birth Day | March 10, 1907 |
| Birth Place | Japan |
| Age | 113 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 2, 2008 (age 101) |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Momoko Ishii is a highly renowned Children's Author based in Japan, recognized for captivating young readers with her imaginative and heartwarming stories. With her exceptional talent and unwavering dedication, she has amassed a considerable net worth throughout her successful career. As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million, a testament to her widespread popularity among children and their families. Through her enchanting narratives, Momoko Ishii continues to inspire young minds and leave a lasting impact on the world of children's literature in Japan.
Notable as a Writer and translator of works for children, Momoko Ishii is particularly remembered for her debut, bestselling work Non Chan Kumo Ni Noru.
Before beginning her literary career, she studied English literature at the Japan Women's University and went on to work for the Iwanami Shoten Publishing Company.
Her numerous literary honors include a 1951 Japanese Minister of Education Award, the 1953 Kikuchi Kan Award, and the 1993 Japanese Art Academy Award.
She grew up in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Her childhood was the inspiration for her Yomiuri Prize winning, autobiographical work Maboroshi No Akai Mi.
In 1940, she translated the classic A.A. Milne work, Winnie the Pooh, into Japanese.
