I’d like to talk about death this month. This 13th of March marks the 20th year since I lost my … More
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My Picture Book Bucket List
Roald Dahl wrote 20 children’s books during his career. Tomi Ungerer did about 40 children’s books. Maurice Sendak produced more … More
Book of the Month: February 2019
With only week away till Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing a picture book about a matter of heart this month – … More
Book of the Month: January 2019
I know it’s already more than half-way into January but, hey, Happy New Year to you! Every new year, I … More
Book of the Year: 2018
This year, a picture book caught my eyes out of nowhere and stole my heart. It’s Julián Is a Mermaid … More
Book of the Month: December 2018
It’s December. Time for some Christmas stories. This month I’m going to share a story of a war, a miracle … More
Event: AOI Come Together Exhibition
I’m excited to announce that my illustration, Frog & Toad: Reading, has been selected for the AOI Come Together Exhibition! … More
Book of the Month: November 2018
Some studies show that huge reductions in meat and dairy eating are essential to avoid dangerous climate change. I’m not … More
Book of the Month: October 2018
Maybe because I was born in October, or maybe because I like dressing up, or maybe because I wanted to … More
Book of the Month: September 2018
The other day I had a pleasure of having a glimpse into the life of scientists at the Natural History … More
Book of the Month: August 2018
As the International Cat Day (8th August) is just around the corner, this month I’m sharing my favourite picture book … More
Book of the Month: July 2018
The UK is currently experiencing an unusually long lasting heatwaves. Britons usually complain about the lack of sunshine but now … More
How to Be a Children’s Illustrator – My Way
In 2015, I was going through emotionally pretty tough time (breakup, moving out, near redundancy and near deportation). That’s when … More
Book of the Month: June 2018
As the Father’s Day is around the corner (in UK), this month’s pick is a picture book filled with love … More
Book of the Month: May 2018
BOOK OF THE MONTH: MAY 2018 The fifth of May in Japan is Children’s Day, a day to respect children’s … More
Book of the Month: April 2018
Last month I went to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and I had a great time there (If you’re interested, … More
A Beginner’s Guide to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair by a Second-timer
Last year I wrote a post called ‘A Beginner’s Guide to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair by a Beginner’ after … More
Book of the Month: March 2018
Hello. How are you doing in this snowy spring? As today, the third of March, is the Girls’ Festival (Hina-matsuri) … More
Book of the Month: February 2018
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this month I picked a classic story about loyalty, devotion and love without boundaries … More
Book of the Month: January 2018
Super belated Happy New Year to you, picture book lovers! Hope you all had a wonderful start of the year. … More