Toshiki Nakamura – illustratör

Feelings and farts are facts of life. We all have them! And we have to live with them, even when they’re inconvenient, unpleasant, or surprising.They might come out of nowhere! It's definitely not a good idea to hold them in for too long. But among friends and family, they are usually no big deal.Striking a perfect balance of funny and factual, this charming picture book encourages young readers to accept their emotions (and their farts) without shame, even when they really stink.

Step up to the plate and read about Shohei Ohtani, the record-breaking baseball superstar from Japan, in this collectible Little Golden Book featuring colorful illustrations!Shohei Ohtani might just be the greatest baseball player of all time.Get inspired by the story of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. From his childhood in Japan, to becoming the first and only member of the 50/50 Club, to winning the World Series, Ohtani’s journey as both a pitcher and hitter is incredible!Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes including: Willie MaysLionel MessiSimone BilesLeBron JamesTom Brady

A poetic and moving picture book biography celebrating the life and work of the visionary Japanese American woodworker George Nakashima.Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, George Nakashima began a love story with trees that grew throughout his remarkable life as an architect, designer and woodworker. During World War II, George, with his wife Marion and their baby daughter, endured incarceration in Minidoka prison camp, where he drew comfort from the discipline of woodworking. Once free, George dedicated the rest of his life to crafting elegant furniture from fallen or discarded trees, giving fresh purpose and dignity to the wood and promoting a more peaceful world. Today, his pieces are displayed in museums and greatly coveted by collectors. His studio, now helmed by his daughter Mira, is still active in New Hope, Pennsylvania.Author Holly Thompson narrates Nakashima’s life using haibun, a combination of haiku and prose, which twines smoothly through Toshiki Nakamura’s earthy illustrations. A foreword by Mira Nakashima and robust back matter will deepen young readers' understanding of woodworking and poetry, and offer added insights to the work of a master artisan.An Orbis Pictus Recommended TitleEureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Gold Award Winner

Soothe truck-loving toddlers off to sleep with this vehicle-themed bedtime picture bookHush, little trucker, you’re in luck.Mama’s gonna find your lost toy truck.A new spin on the classic song “Hush, Little Baby,” this truck-themed lullaby follows a mother and child as they discover different vehicles, from a bulldozer to a front-end loader. Kim Norman’s gentle rhyming text, paired with Toshiki Nakamura’s imaginative illustrations, makes this picture book a great option for bedtime read-alouds.

This sweeping, lyrical history of transportation encourages young readers to wonder at human ingenuity while wandering through time and discovering some of the coolest vehicles we invented along the way.Since the beginning we’ve been on the roam. Searching for food, adventure, and home… Set off on a journey through history and see how many ways humans have dreamed up to travel. First, there was walking, camel-riding, and canoes. Then, the invention of the wheel brought bikes, trains, and automobiles. Next, we took to the air with airplanes and rockets, and now there’s new breakthroughs in sustainable travel every day. And what’s at the heart of each advancement? Human curiosity and inventiveness.