TITLE INFORMATION Komako Sakai lives in Japan and studied art in Tokyo. She is one of the most popular children’s illustrators in Japan and winner of the Japanese Picture Book Prize, and her books are published throughout the world.
The Lost Kitten by Lee Illustrated by Komako Sakai An eagerly anticipated new picture book from Japan’s leading illustrator, The Lost Kitten is a perfectly simple story about finding something to love only to fear it may be lost Why I chose this book
“Komako Sakai is a remarkable artist whose illustrations are filled with atmosphere” Julia Marshall, Publisher
Lee was born in Tokyo in 1964. This is his first book.
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“Absolutely enchanting” starred review, Kirkus Reviews (US) “No one, and I mean no one, captures the subtle curiosity of little children better than Sakai” Huffington Post (US) ALSO AVAILABLE
“By keeping her focus tight and observing Hannah closely, Sakai’s characterization feels natural, light, and true to life” starred review, Publishers Weekly (US) “...pitch-perfect picture book” School Library Journal (US) “Truly beautiful.” The Independent (UK) ABOUT GECKO PRESS
Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealand-based independent publisher of curiously good children’s books from around the world.
978-1-87757-955-4 NZ$19.99
We choose books that are excellent in story, illustration and design, with a strong ‘heart factor’.
Book for ages 2–5 270 mm x 215 mm Hardback 978-1-77657-127-7 Origin: Japan
32 pages
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