Creators
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 illustrators in Britain, having created over 20 books for children.
Reviews
Kitamura’s stylised, angular illustrations are immediately recognisable… encourages empathy.
Culture Sunday Times
Vibrant, colourful…a wonderful life-affirming story told in an unsentimental style
The Bookseller
leads you to emphathise, to learn that you might affect other people’s moods and to appreciate individuality
The Sunday Times
Kitamura is one of the world’s most original and stylish children’s illustrators
Sunday Times
full of potential for talking, wondering, writing and creating in two and three dimensions
Books for Keeps
This is a thoughtful look at how with little effort of will, we can alter what’s in our heads as well as what’s on them.
The Daily Telegraph
Kandinsky-esque explosions of colour…A joyful and uplifting picture book
CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal SHORTLIST 2010
gloriously imaginative story …Satoshi Kitamura’s illustrations are a treat
Lovereading4kids
This beautiful picture book by Satoshi Kitamura explores the power of children’s imaginations.
Nursery Education
Satoshi Kitamura…is now synonymous with expectations of an unusual treat and Millie’s Marvellous Hat is just that
The School Librarian
Satoshi Kitamura has created a picture book that is a joy to read and to look at.
Through the Looking Glass
This riotously imaginative story is all about the power of believing. Satoshi Kitamura’s illustrations are a treat.
Guardian
