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Satoshi Kitamura

Author & Illustrator

About Satoshi Kitamura

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.

Recent updates about Satoshi Kitamura

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

8 days ago

Hat Day

Today is all about hats... so why not read Millie's Marvellous Hat by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen

21 days ago

Festival of Winter Walks

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

National Mutt Day (US)

Why not try School for Puppies by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

You'll love What's Wrong With My Hair? by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt by Hiawyn Oram. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

Go to an Art Museum Day (US)

Pablo the Artist by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen is brilliant!

2 months ago

National Cat Day (US)

Why not try Comic Adventures of Boots by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

3 months ago

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