Description
Satoshi Kitamura is an internationally renowned master of the picture book genre. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new picture book for several years. Satoshi Kitamura took part in the Children's Illustration Show in October 2018. Postcards available. Worldwide popularity: already sold in 10 languages. Selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2019
About the Author
Satoshi Kitamura had no formal art training but drew constantly from an early age and devoured comics. His career started with commercial illustration work for adverts and magazines; then he moved to London in 1979, and made his picture book debut with ANGRY ARTHUR, which in 1983 won the Mother Goose Award for the most exciting newcomer to British illustration. Since then Satoshi has illustrated over 20 of his own books and many more in collaboration with internationally renowned authors Hiawyn Oram, Jon Agard, and Colin McNaughton.
Reviews
'What's in Hattie's hat? Parents and children will love finding out in this engaging, interactive picture book by acclaimed author and illustrator, Satoshi Kitamura. Rhythm, rhyme, tongue-twisters and a colourful explosion of animals are all delivered with a magical flourish. A perfect book for sharing!' Alison Brumwell, BookTrust Storytime Prize judge;' Kitamura's inimitable illustrations are as appealing as ever, but pared down for the younger audience, with bright and bold shapes on a white background. A masterfully crafted story for tots, impeccable in its apparent simplicity, yet with all the elements of tension, resolution and surprise needed in a good story. Perfection!' Carousel;'This is a splendid piece of theatre. Satoshi's animals are presented with panache: the gamut of eloquent expressions is sheer genius.' Red Reading Hub; 'With big, bright explosive pictures, it's an amazing, happy story.' Big Issue North; ;It's playful, brilliantly illustrated and a whole lot of fun - just as a good picture book should be!' Read it Daddy
Awards
Short-listed for BookTrust Storytime Prize 2019.
Book Information
ISBN 9781912650026
Author Satoshi Kitamura
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Scallywag Press
Publisher Scallywag Press
Weight(grams) 495g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 275mm * 9mm