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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

World Voice Day

Igor, The Bird Who Couldn't Sing by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen is a great book to listen to.

4 days ago

World Art Day

For the holidays why not spend sometime reading Pablo the Artist by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen to celebrate #WorldArtDay2019

5 days ago

International Pillow fight day

Sometimes it's tricky getting the kids to bed. Why not read When Sheep Cannot Sleep by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen to help send them to sleep!

14 days ago

National Pet Month

Read about cats in Comic Adventures of Boots by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen

15 days ago

World Party Day

Have a Jamboree to celebrate #WorldPartyDay, read What's Wrong With My Hair? by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen.

17 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Once Upon an Ordinary School Day... A book that will get anyone reading! By Colin McNaughton from Andersen.

18 days ago

Wear a Hat Day

What's Wrong With My Hair? by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen - a book all about heads!

24 days ago

Wear a Hat Day

Hats, hats, hats...Millie's Marvellous Hat by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen

24 days ago

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