Madogiwa no Totto-chan  

Totto-chan, the Little Girl at the Window, 窓ぎわのトットちゃん, Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window

The narrative is about a Tokyo school during World War II that combined education with enjoyment, independence, and affection. It had railroad cars as classrooms and was led by an exceptional individual, Sosaku Kobayashi, who believed strongly in the importance of self-expression and action.