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The Lost Kitten is a beautiful book for children, recommended for kids from 3 to 7. Illustrated by award-winning illustrator Komako Sakai.
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The Lost Kitten by Lee Illustrated by Komako Sakai TITLE INFORMATION An eagerly anticipated new picture book from Japan’s leading illustrator, The Lost Kitten is a perfectly simple story about finding something to love only to fear it may be lost Komako Sakai lives in Japan and studied art in Tokyo. She is one of the most popular children’s illustrators in Japan and winner of the Japanese Picture Book Prize, and her books are published throughout the world. Why I chose thIs book “Komako Sakai is a remarkable artist whose illustrations are filled with atmosphere” Julia Marshall, Publisher Lee was born in Tokyo in 1964. This is his first book. reIveWs of hannah’s nIght “Absolutely enchanting” starred review, Kirkus Reviews (US) “No one, and I mean no one, captures the subtle curiosity of little children better than Sakai” Huffington Post (US) “By keeping her focus tight and observing Hannah closely, Sakai’s characterization feels natural, light, and true to life” starred review, Publishers Weekly (US) “...pitch-perfect picture book” School Library Journal (US) “Truly beautiful.” The Independent (UK) aLso avaILabLe aboUt gecko Press Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealand-based independent publisher of curiously good children’s books from around the world. We choose books that are excellent in story, illustration and design, with a strong ‘heart factor’. Our current list stands at over 120 books recommended for children, ranging from board books through to pre-teen novels. For more information on Gecko Press, visit our website: www.geckopress.com 978-1-87757-955-4 nZ$19.99 book for ages 2–5 270 mm x 215 mm 32 pages hardback 978-1-77657-127-7 origin: Japan www.geckopress.com | info@geckopress.com