Satoshi Kitamura

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt in this picture book from award-winning illustrator Satoshi Kitamura, perfect to support the Key Stage 2 History curriculum. When a boy gets lost exploring a museum, he finds himself falling through time and landing in ancient Egypt! This engaging story reveals what daily life was life in ancient Egypt, how to decode hieroglyphs and even how the pyramids were built. Packed with extra information, this is the ideal introduction to a fascinating subject.

Music, nature and imagination combine to create an unforgettable experience! When Hannah spots a leaf on the grass, she thinks it looks like a violin, and decides to see if she can play it. Soon birds, insects, rabbits, dogs, squirrels and even clouds are singing and dancing to the music! A joyful book that celebrates play, creativity and the imagination within us all. 'A book to capture a child's imagination and encourage it to soar.' Books for Keeps, starred review 'The opportunities it opens for talking, wondering and creating are huge.' Love Reading

An adorable look at the world through the eyes of a beloved puppy from multi-award-winning picture book legend Satoshi Kitamura. Nominated for a 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Every day, Lucy goes to school and leaves her puppy at home. But today, determined to find out what school is, he sets off on an adventure to go to Puppy School! The young dogs learn important skills such as scratching behind their ears, learning to sleep wherever they go, and most importantly, how to leave a scent trail - which comes in handy when our puppy finds himself separated from his friends... Can he follow the trail that'll lead him back home to Lucy? The perfect story for dog-lovers, and fans of Oi Dog! (Kes Gray and Jim Field) and Dogger (Shirley Hughes).

Music and imagination combine to create an unforgettable experience!When Hannah spots a leaf on the grass, she thinks it looks like a violin, and decides to see if she can play it. Soon everything is singing and dancing to the music.A joyful book that celebrates play, creativity and the imagination within us all.

An adorable look at the world through the eyes of a beloved puppy from multi-award-winning picture book legend Satoshi Kitamura. Nominated for a 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Every day, Lucy goes to school and leaves her puppy at home. But today, determined to find out what school is, he sets off on an adventure to go to Puppy School! The young dogs learn important skills such as scratching behind their ears, learning to sleep wherever they go, and most importantly, how to leave a scent trail - which comes in handy when our puppy finds himself separated from his friends... Can he follow the trail that'll lead him back home to Lucy? The perfect story for dog-lovers, and fans of Oi Dog! (Kes Gray and Jim Field) and Dogger (Shirley Hughes).

Når Lucy er i skole, venter hendes hvalp på hende derhjemme. Men hvad er en skole egentlig, og hvad laver man der? For at finde svaret må hvalpen begive sig ud på et stort eventyr i den travle by.Oplev verden gennem en lille hundehvalps øjne i denne hjertevarme bog af den prisbelønnede forfatter og illustrator Satoshi Kitamura.

Cuando Lily y su perro Nicky salen a caminar, a Lily le encanta mirar el mundo que la rodea. Para Nicky, sin embargo, la caminata es una experiencia espeluznante: una cara sonr e maliciosamente desde un rbol; los monstruos surgen de un bote de basura; las farolas se convierten en ojos fijos. En este libro Kitamura aborda los miedos infantiles When Lily and her dog Nicky go for a walk, Lily loves to look at and take in the world around her. For Nicky, however, the walk is a hair-raising experience. A face grins mischievously from a tree, monsters emerge from a trash can, and streetlights become staring eyes. In this book Kitamura addresses common childhood fears and shows that there's nothing to fear after all.

Award-winning artist Satoshi Kitamura delivers the powerful message that kindness is more important than money. Nominated for the Greenaway Medal 2021. Celebrate the power of a smile in this deceptively simple story set in a multi-ethnic market. A small boy is planning how to spend his first ever pocket money when disaster strikes and he's left with only one coin. His day seems to be ruined until he sees a Smile Shop. In a surprise ending, the world is put to rights and suddenly the whole world is smiling again!

When Lily takes a walk with her dog Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking at every turn... By interpreting the pictures, the reader can understand that Nicky's fears are only imaginary. This funny and gently scary picture book was originally published in the 1980s and has now become a classic. The clever concept and humour will delight both children and their parents, and help little ones to conquer their nightmares.

It's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean...and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild adventure. Luckily, Toby's cat makes up the crew of his ship, and together they chart a course through the storm and fend off a giant sea monster - with the last minute help of a mystery submarine which comes to their aid. But hang on, the submarine is manned by his Grandma and Grandpa! Soon they are back in the safety of the harbour, ready for breakfast - but lift the flap for one last surprise! Dramatic and surreal, there is danger and bravery with a large dose of the surreal, and lots more to notice on every re-read.

You're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura. Abracadabra, katakurico Oh, goodness Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear from the magic hat next? Follow along as Hattie the rabbit conjures up a parade of animals from her magic hat in this highly interactive story that's perfect for toddler and preschool story times. Simple, repetitive language along with ample opportunities for prediction and fun magic words add to its engaging qualities. A great pairing for magic-themed activities and animal units.

When Lily takes a walk with her dog Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking at every turn... By interpreting the pictures, the reader can understand that Nicky's fears are only imaginary. This funny and gently scary picture book was originally published in the 1980s and has now become a classic. The clever concept and humour will delight both children and their parents, and help little ones to conquer their nightmares.

It's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean...and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild adventure. Luckily, Toby's cat makes up the crew of his ship, and together they chart a course through the storm and fend off a giant sea monster - with the last minute help of a mystery submarine which comes to their aid. But hang on, the submarine is manned by his Grandma and Grandpa! Soon they are back in the safety of the harbour, ready for breakfast - but lift the flap for one last surprise! Dramatic and surreal, there is danger and bravery with a large dose of the surreal, and lots more to notice on every re-read.

Acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kitamura (Hat Tricks) celebrates human connection and community in this hopeful story about a boy, a benevolent shopkeeper, and a shared smile. A small boy has saved all his pocket money, and today's the day he'll buy something special just for himself There's lots to see and smell at the market, from tasty pies to colorful toys and noisy instruments. But before he can even make up his mind, disaster strikes, and he loses his money down a drain. Oh no But wait, what's this? A store called the Smile Shop? Could he buy a smile? A small one, perhaps, to cheer himself? Featuring charming, classic illustrations reminiscent of Maurice Sendak and Tomie dePaola, Satoshi Kitamura's The Smile Shop is an absorbing story of community, self-worth, and the effect of a smile shared between two people. An apt parable for a time when smiles and expressions of warmth are in high demand.

Award-winning artist Satoshi Kitamura delivers the powerful message that kindness is more important than money. Nominated for the Greenaway Medal 2021. Celebrate the power of a smile in this deceptively simple story set in a multi-ethnic market. A small boy is planning how to spend his first ever pocket money when disaster strikes and he's left with only one coin. His day seems to be ruined until he sees a Smile Shop. In a surprise ending, the world is put to rights and suddenly the whole world is smiling again!

You're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura. Abracadabra, katakurico Oh, goodness Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear from the magic hat next? Follow along as Hattie the rabbit conjures up a parade of animals from her magic hat in this highly interactive story that's perfect for toddler and preschool story times. Simple, repetitive language along with ample opportunities for prediction and fun magic words add to its engaging qualities. A great pairing for magic-themed activities and animal units.

Hattie the rabbit conjures an amazing succession of animals out of her hat, and for a grand finale produces a wonderful habitat where they can all live. Bigger and bigger animals start appearing and before each page turn is a visual clue as to who will pop out of the hat next. Shortlisted for the Book Trust Storytime Prize. `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 'Rhythm, rhyme, tongue-twisters and a colourful explosion of animals are all delivered with a magical flourish. A perfect book for sharing!' - Alison Brumwell, Storytime Prize judge

Hattie the rabbit conjures an amazing succession of animals out of her hat, and for a grand finale produces a wonderful habitat where they can all live. Bigger and bigger animals start appearing and before each page turn is a visual clue as to who will pop out of the hat next. Short listed for the Book Trust Storytime Prize.