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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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Mad Hatter Day

"We're all mad here..." said the Mad Hatter, why not try Millie's Marvellous Hat by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

6 days ago

Astronomy Day (Autumn)

Could there be a better time to read UFO Diary by Satoshi Kitamura. Published by Andersen.

7 days ago

World Space Week

Space: The final frontier. UFO Diary by Satoshi Kitamura is amazing! Published by Andersen.

8 days ago

National Poetry Day

Could there be a better time to read Goldilocks on CCTV by John Agard. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

9 days ago

Make Your Bed Day

It's Make Your Bed Day! You should read Ned And The Joybaloo by Hiawyn Oram. Published by Andersen.

1 month ago

Make Your Bed Day

When Sheep Cannot Sleep by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen is brilliant!

1 month ago

Back to school

Read School for Puppies by Satoshi Kitamura from Andersen - perfect for today!

1 month ago

Piano Month

We think you’ll love Once Upon an Ordinary School Day by Colin McNaughton from Andersen

1 month ago

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