Momoko Abe – illustratör

Brought to you by Ladybird. A collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by original QI Elf, Molly Oldfield.How much bamboo can a giant panda eat?Do aliens exist?What we would do if we didn''t have a prime minister?Why do hammerhead sharks have such strange-shaped heads?Find out the answers to these curious questions and much, much more!Find out why you taste things differently when you have a cold with Michelin star chef, Heston Blumenthal. Learn about everything from how astronauts see in the dark to what the biggest dinosaur was with experts from the Natural History Museum.Whether you listen to a question a day, or dip into it whenever you are feeling curious, this is a book to treasure and share all year round.© Molly Oldfield 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Jory John meets Sophie's Squash in this delightful, offbeat, and hilarious picture book, The Pet Potato, about finding companionship in unlikely places.Potatoes can't do anything a pet should. They can't learn tricks, or go for walks, or snuggle up with Albert.But to Albert's surprise, his potato begins to grow on him, and soon he can't imagine having any other pet.When the potato begins to rot, Albert is devastated. He buries it in his garden, and with a lot of care and a bit of patience, he discovers that his potato can do a great trick after all . . .Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe have created a delightful, offbeat picture book about finding companionship in unlikely places.

The father of performance poetry, John Agard, brings you a collection of riotously funny poems. Follow that Word is a celebration of imagination and demonstrates the true diversity of language.A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow That Word delivers John Agard''s musings on people and places from the modern and historical world, this wonderful collection that can be rediscovered over and over again. With gorgeous black-and-white illustrations from Momoko Abe, these poems truly come to life for all children, and this collection belongs on every bookshelf.''It''s been around from Creation dawn,And it only takes two to catch on, Try it people, and you''ll soon see,This is a dance that can set you free,It''s called the dance of diversity.''Reviews for Half-caste, and Other Poems: ''Rollicking Caribbean-flavored rhythms combined with serious matters such as racism define poet extraordinaire, Agard.'' - VoyaA performance poet, Agard uses his rhyme, repetition and refrains that make his work sing...Skilful use of humour to get his serious points across. - The Book Horn Inc

Discover the fascinating story of Hayao Miyazaki, from a wartime evacuee to a legendary and award-winning filmmaker.

Born in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, Miyazaki’s father was the manager of Miyazaki Airplane, a company that built fighter planes. Miyazaki’s family was evacuated several times during the war, and some of his earliest memories were of bombed-out cities. Always passionate about drawing, young Miyazaki loved to draw planes, tanks, and battleships. Inspired by manga artists, he dreamt of creating his own films, and in 1985, he co-founded Studio Ghibli.

Renowned for classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke, Miyazaki’s work weaves together themes of adventure, friendship, and environmentalism. His unique storytelling style, rich with breathtaking visuals and heartfelt narratives, encourages viewers to explore the beauty of the natural world and the importance of compassion. Miyazaki’s journey as an artist redefined the animation industry, and his commitment to hand-drawn animation and dedication to storytelling continue to captivate the young and old. Fans will be fascinated to discover the life story of their favorite filmmaker. 

This inspiring book features vibrant illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the animator’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

“…cute and quirky…”—USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton“…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”—Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul“…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.”—Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo“…[an] extraordinary series…”—TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling“…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh“...handled in an age appropriate way…”—Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman“…particularly great for this age…”—NY Magazine, in praise of Prince“…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’”—Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris