Yas Imamura – illustratör

The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee’s life – from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar. For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until … a stranger’s gift changes everything.Based on Mevan Babakar’s own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be. Chosen for EmpathyLab’s Read For Empathy Collection 2026 SHORTLISTED! Oxfordshire Book Awards – Picture Books category LONGLISTED! Diverse Book Awards 2026

From Emmy Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding comes a captivating nonfiction picture book that explores the fabled apple tree that inspired Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity. From a minor seed to a monumental icon, it inspired the world’s greatest minds, including Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking."A sweet windfall of history and inspiration."  —Kirkus (starred review)"This picture book may resonate with science-minded children." —BooklistA tree may seem like a rather ordinary thing. But hundreds of years ago, a tree was about to embark on an extraordinary journey. And it all started with just a speck of a seed. . . .It began in the 1600s with a seed that became the tree that grew the apple that fell right before Isaac Newton’s eyes. This seemingly simple event sparked one of the greatest scientific discoveries—Newton’s theory of gravity! A chain reaction of ideas and discoveries followed from the likes of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, who traveled to the place where these scientific journeys began—Isaac’s tree.From rocketing into space to adorning the queen’s carriage, the Gravity Tree’s unexpectedly remarkable and true life story is a tale for the ages. Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding unearths the story of how something so small could change the world. The Gravity Tree is a beautiful nonfiction picture book to share at home or in the classroom.A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year A Kirkus Children's Best Book of the Year

The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee’s life—from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar. For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until . . . a stranger’s gift changes everything.Based on Mevan Babakar’s own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be.

Blast off on an interactive voyage beyond the stars!Pack your spacesuit and join adventurer Mia on a spellbinding journey to the depths of the universe, spotting spectacular constellations, discovering new asteroids and counting the sparkling rings of Saturn. On your way, you can visit: - the Moon and Sun- the International Space Station- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune- the Asteroid Belt- the Dwarf Planets- the Kuiper Belt- Exoplanets- the Milky Way and distant galaxiesWith breathtaking facts and interactive space activities, this captivating book will excite and inspire the adventurers of the future.

Set out on a time-travelling expedition to Ancient Egypt!Fetch your backpack and join adventurer Mia on a spectacular journey down the Nile, meeting the very first pharaoh, visiting the Great Pyramid and unearthing some animal mummies!Along the route, you can find out about:- the Nile river- how to write in hieroglyphs- the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt- mummies, pyramids and the afterlife- family life and school- the Battle of Kadesh- staying healthy- the last pharaohsWith astonishing facts and interactive activities, this captivating book will excite and inspire the adventurers of the future.

Travel through time to the land of the dinosaurs! Foreword by Chris Packham.Climb aboard the time machine and join adventurer Mia on a breathtaking journey to our prehistoric world, visiting an active volcano, tracking dinosaur footprints and tiptoeing around a Maiasaura nest!Starting almost 300 million years ago, you can meet:- ancient Permian reptiles- Triassic meat-eaters and plant-eaters - powerful Jurassic predators- fluffy and feathery dinosaurs- flying dinosaurs and pterosaurs- the world's very first birds- enormous Cretaceous titanosaurs- dinosaurs with horns, frills and crestsWith astonishing facts and interactive dinosaur activities, this captivating book will excite and inspire the adventurers of the future.

Celebrate springtime and the beauty of life with this hopeful and inspiring picture book."We wait for so long, and when they finally come, the petals fall so quickly. Mono no aware, ne?""What does that mean, mono no aware?"Little Yuna can't wait for her great-grandmother's cherry tree to bloom. She and her hībāchan spend each day outside, watching the tree's flowers unfurl. But once the tree blooms, the moment is so brief before it loses its petals again-this is what her hībāchan calls mono no aware. It isn't until her great grandmother-and the petals she loves-are gone that Yuna finally understands what the phrase really means: an awareness of something's impermanence. Critically acclaimed illustrator Yas Imamura of Love in the Library has created stunning artwork to accompany this profound text. Readers will love pouring over these pages again and again!

“Captures the resilience of human dignity and optimism. . . . A powerful must-read.” — BooklistDuring World War II, Tama is sent to live in an incarceration camp in the desert. All Japanese Americans from the West Coast — elderly people, children, babies — now live in camps like Minidoka. To be who she is has become a crime, and Tama doesn’t know when or if she will ever leave. Trying not to think of the life she once had, she works in the incarceration camp’s tiny library, taking solace in pages bursting with colour and light, love and fairness. And she isn’t the only one. George waits each morning by the door, his arms piled with books checked out the day before. As their friendship grows, Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day? Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura’s beautifully illustrated, elegant love story features a photo of the real Tama and George — the author’s grandparents — and an unflinching and necessary afterword that helps readers to learn more about a time in history that continues to resonate.

A stunning picture book biography in lyrical, poignant prose about Yoko Ono—a brilliant musician and one of the creative minds behind the iconic song “Imagine” by John Lennon.Yoko Ono has been called many things: Bold. Confrontational. Controversial. Artist. Musician. Witch.But she has always been, first and foremost, Yoko: a girl who used her imagination to escape the horrors of World War II, and then a woman who used that same gift to find peace after an act of unfathomable violence.This is a story of a singular soul: an artist, musician, and writer who has always innovated beyond the limits of the accepted, whose brilliance cannot be overshadowed, and whose imagination has been truly revolutionary.

A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps!Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What ever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary - unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course. Then you'll just have to make up your own mind . . .With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won't be able to put down.

Discover the inspiring story of Amal Clooney, the inspirational lawyer and human rights activist.  Amal Clooney was born in Beirut in Lebanon in 1978. When she was just two years old, her family fled to the United Kingdom to escape the Lebanese Civil War. Amal’s mother was a journalist and her father was a business man and academic, but Amal always dreamed of being a lawyer. She loved school and was determined to achieve her dream. She studied at Oxford University and the New York University School of Law and became a barrister.   Now one of the leading human rights lawyers in the world, Amal is known for her dedication to fairness and justice. With a sharp intellect and fierce determination, she has represented high-profile clients, including journalists, political prisoners and victims of human rights abuses.  This book shows young readers how Amal worked hard to achieve her dream – and how through her legal and charity work, she continues to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.   This powerful book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Amal'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 hardback 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.

Discover the inspiring story of Amal Clooney, the inspirational lawyer and human rights activist.  Amal Clooney was born in Beirut in Lebanon in 1978. When she was just two years old, her family fled to the United Kingdom to escape the Lebanese Civil War. Amal’s mother was a journalist and her father was a business man and academic, but Amal always dreamed of being a lawyer. She loved school and was determined to achieve her dream. She studied at Oxford University and the New York University School of Law and became a barrister.   Now one of the leading human rights lawyers in the world, Amal is known for her dedication to fairness and justice. With a sharp intellect and fierce determination, she has represented high-profile clients, including journalists, political prisoners and victims of human rights abuses.  This book shows young readers how Amal worked hard to achieve her dream – and how through her legal and charity work, she continues to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.   This powerful book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Amal'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 hardback 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.

Dive into the world of the paranormal in this stunning collection of over 100 extraordinary real life mysteries. Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And have aliens ever actually come to Earth? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including haunted houses, alien abductions, curious cryptids and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary - unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course. Then you'll just have to make up your own mind . . .With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won't be able to put down.

Meet 12 real-life children spreading kindness with simple acts of everyday activism.Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here... with you.- Hear from Christopher and Reece from South Africa raising awareness of mental health through swimathons- Learn from Mohamad from Syria who built a school in his refugee camp to help educate children- Be inspired by Emily from the UK who is a campaigner for accessibility on behalf of disabled people - Meet Yiqiu from China who provides medical care to vulnerable people who are ill or injuredPerfect for children aged 7+, read their stories, and discover how they became campaigners for kindness- Features a How to Help section at the back, with simple steps to encourage young readers to take action at home and at school- Foreword by Michael Platt, owner of Michael's Desserts bakery which operates on a one-for-one donation model, meaning that for every cupcake sold he donates one to the homelessDiscover the seriesThis book is part of the bestselling Changemakers series. Discover environmental activism in Old Enough to Make a Difference and sustainable enterprise in It's Our Business to Make a Better World.Words of praise for Old Enough to Save the Planet"A marvellous book... Highly recommended for readers from around 7 years upwards." - Just So Stories"Highly recommended... an important book that may inspire more children to follow in the footsteps of these young climate change activists." - ReadPlus"I love how a positive, contagious voice and succinct writing style is combined with beautifully detailed illustrations. Each spread tells its own story, bursts of inspiration and shows children that they too can make a difference; even at a young age." - Kids Book Review