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Satoshi Kitamura

Author & Illustrator

About Satoshi Kitamura

Satoshi Kitamura was born in Tokyo and has always loved reading comics and illustrated novels. With no formal training, he started work in advertising as an artist and came to London. He has written and illustrated 20 of his own books and illustrated many more, as well as translating children's books.for the Japanese market. He exhibits his work in London and has won a number of awards, among them the Mother Goose Award, Bronze Winner and a shortlisting for the Smartie Prize, a National Art Library Award and The New York Times Notable Book of the Year Award.


WHEREABOUTS: London, Japan

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National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Once Upon an Ordinary School Day by Colin McNaughton from Andersen

5 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try School for Puppies by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen

5 days ago

Hat Day

Talking about hats in Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen

18 days ago

Hat Day

Hats, hats, hats - read all about them...Millie's Marvellous Hat by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen

18 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

School for Puppies is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

Go to an Art Museum Day (US)

Why not try Pablo the Artist by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

National Cat Day (US)

You'll love Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

3 months ago

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