Yumi Shimokawara – illustratör

The gentle beasts of sky and earthprepare their stable for Christ's birth. With a beautiful narrative by author and poet Carole Gerber and stunning and intricate art by renowned Japanese artist Yumi Shimokawara comes one of the most anticipated Christmas gift books ever published. The Gift of the Animals shares the miraculous offerings the humble animals in the manger gave to the baby Jesus. The birds on the roof of the lowly shed prepare a pillow for His head, with feathers pulled from downy breasts . . . mice carry them to where He'll rest.Celebrating the Savior's birth, this full-color, gold-embossed hardcover is must-have addition to a family's Christmas library and Christmas Eve traditions.

A touching picture book retelling of Holy Week, with soft watercolor art that beautifully captures the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—an inspiring gift for Easter, Christmas, and Christian families. I am the donkey that He rode.I am the palm leaves they waved in celebration of Israel’s king.I am the room where He ate the Last Supper. With lyrical, scripture-inspired verses from Christopher Robbins and radiant watercolor illustrations by Yumi Shimokawara, He is Risen offers a moving retelling of Holy Week through the eyes of the animals, plants, and objects that witnessed Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.This fresh perspective gently introduces children to the Easter story and the enduring symbols of Christianity. Both reverent and heartfelt, it’s a meaningful read-aloud for Christian families and a beautiful gift for Easter, Holy Week, Christmas, and other Christian holidays.Available in English and Spanish!

Un conmovedor libro ilustrado recontando la Semana Santa, con suaves acuarelas que plasman bellamente la historia de la crucifixión y resurrección de Jesucristo: un regalo inspirador para Pascua, Navidad y otras festividades cristianas. «Soy el burro que Él montó.Soy las hojas de palma que agitaron en honor al Rey de Israel.Soy la habitación en la que celebró la última cena». Con efusivos versos de Christopher Robbins, inspirados en las Escrituras, y radiantes ilustraciones en acuarela de Yumi Shimokawara, Ha resucitado ofrece un conmovedor recuento de la Semana Santa a través de los ojos de los animales, las plantas y los objetos que fueron testigos de la crucifixión y resurrección de Jesucristo.Esta nueva perspectiva presenta dulcemente a los niños la historia de la Pascua y los símbolos perdurables del cristianismo. Reverente y sincera al mismo tiempo, es una importante historia para familias cristianas a ser leída en voz alta y un hermoso regalo para Pascua, Semana Santa, Navidad y otras festividades cristianas.¡Disponible en inglés y español!

She is the Queen. The matriarch.She leads her daughters and their daughters.Inspiring text and striking illustrations follow the empowering journey of an elephant matriarch as she leads her family through the wilds of Africa. With facts about African elephants on every spread and a message that will encourage young girls to be the trailblazers of their generation, She Leads offers an incredible story and an unforgettable tribute to the strength of a true leader.Open your eyes, princess. One day you will lead.