Author & Illustrator
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Satoshi Kitamura was born in Tokyo and worked in advertising there before moving to London in 1980. He won the Mother Goose Award for Angry Arthur and he is now one of the most distinguished picture book illustrators. His book Sheep in Wolves' Clothing was adapted into an animated series by HIT Entertainment (who would later acquire Pingu, Fireman Sam and Thomas & Friends) that was animated by Grand Slamm Children's Films (who had also worked with HIT to animate Kipper, Percy the Park Keeper and Angelina Ballerina for CITV) and screened on CBBC for two seasons, starring Starred Absolutely Fabulous actress, Julia Sawalha, and also sold to overseas markets, including Australia. Satoshi now lives in Japan.
My Hand
The Yes
Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt
Ned And The Joybaloo
Pot-san's Tabletop Tales
Angry Arthur
Comic Adventures of Boots
In The Attic
Millie's Marvellous Hat
Me and My Cat?
Sheep In Wolves' Clothing
When Sheep Cannot Sleep
What's Wrong With My Hair?
UFO Diary
Pablo the Artist
Igor, The Bird Who Couldn't Sing
Once Upon an Ordinary School Day
Duck Is Dirty
Cat Is Sleepy
Squirrel Is Hungry
Dog Is Thirsty
The Young Inferno
Goldilocks on CCTV
School for Puppies
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
8 days ago
Today is all about hats... so why not read Millie's Marvellous Hat by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen
21 days ago
Sometimes there is nothing better than going out for a lovely brisk walk. When Sheep Cannot Sleep by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen.
1 month ago
Why not try School for Puppies by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.
2 months ago
You'll love What's Wrong With My Hair? by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.
Could there be a better time to read Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt by Hiawyn Oram. Published by Andersen.
Pablo the Artist by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen is brilliant!
Why not try Comic Adventures of Boots by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.
3 months ago
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