Abstract

This is a collection of illustrations independently published during the early career of Shinsuke Yoshitake, now a popularchildren’s book author.
Yoshitake uses his very unique viewpoints to create illustrations based on a scene or an action that occurs in our everyday lives. This book introduces handdrawn sketches that capture heartwarming and funny, but also surreal daily life. Yoshitake’s best-selling picture book, Ringo kamo shirenai was published in English (It Might Be an Apple) and French (C'est peut-être une pomme).
His books have been well received by both children and adults the world over.

Author’s Information

Born 1973 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Illustrator and children’s book author.
Creates comics, children’s book illustrations, drawings, and illustrated essays about the little things in our daily lives.
Won first place in the 6th Annual MOE Children’s Book Awards and won the Art Prize for the 61st Annual Children's Publishing Culture Awards with his debut book. It Might be an Apple.
Other books translated in English include:
Still Stuck
What Happens Next?
Can I Build Another Me?