Emily's Balloon(Reprint) by KomakoSakai Paperback, 44 Pages, Published 2015 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-4567-9, ISBN: 1-4521-4567-9
"One day, Emily gets a balloon. By the end of the afternoon, the balloon is no longer just a plaything--Emily and the balloon are friends. But when the balloon blows away, what will Emily do? Sweet, compelling, and filled with beautifully evocative illustrations, the timeless innocence of a story about the wonder and discovery of friendship makes this deceptively simple book a classic."
"When everyone is asleep, Hannah wakes up and discovers the quiet, exciting night-time world. When Hannah wakes suddenly in the night, she discovers a whole new world of adventure. With nobody awake to tell her off, she can do just as she pleases. The book combines simple language with beautifully textured images, capturing the innocence and wonder of young children at play."
Emily's Balloon(5th Edition) by KomakoSakai Hardcover, 44 Pages, Published 2006 by Chronicle Books Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-5219-7, ISBN: 0-8118-5219-9
"One day, Emily gets a balloon. By the end of the afternoon, the balloon is no longer just a plaything. Emily and the balloon are friends. But when the balloon blows away, what will Emily do? The beautifully evocative illustrations and the timeless innocence of the story make this deceptively simple book a sure classic -- sweet, compelling, and filled with the wonder and discovery of friendship."
The Fox Wish(1st Edition) (Picture Books abour Friendship, Children's Books on Adventure) by Kimiko Aman, KomakoSakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Chronicle Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-5188-5, ISBN: 1-4521-5188-1
"This charming story follows two children who go looking for their jump rope and discover that a group of foxes have claimed it as an answer to their wish. With beautiful, classic illustrations and lyrical text, here is a subtle, sensitive piece of magic that proves to sisters, brothers, and foxes alike that the trusted familiar often lives right next to the truly extraordinary—if only you have the eyes to see it."
Wait! Wait! by Hatsue Nakawaki, KomakoSakai Hardcover, 24 Pages, Published 2013 by Enchanted Lion Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59270-138-4, ISBN: 1-59270-138-8
"Wait! Wait! is an ideal book for young children that gently follows their rhythms and preoccupations. With a text of few words, frequent repetitions, and delicate illustrations with which children will quickly identify, the book follows a young child's discovery of other creatures. This discovery comes with the recognition that while other creatures can suddenly appear they can also go away and disappear just as quickly. But the delight ..."
In the Meadow (Being in the World) by Yukiko Kato, KomakoSakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Enchanted Lion Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59270-108-7, ISBN: 1-59270-108-6
"In the Meadow is our first book in our Being in the World series, a collection of nature books from Japan. Each book will focus on what it feels like to be in a particular place. In this book, a little girl experiences what itâs like to be alone in a field where the grass is as tall as she is and there are many insects and sounds. The book ends on a peaceful note, with mommy and daughter together. Yukiko Kato is a famous Japanese nov ..."
The Snow Day(1st Edition) by KomakoSakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Arthur A. Levine Books ISBN-13: 978-0-545-01321-5, ISBN: 0-545-01321-6
"The best snow day book since Ezra Jack Keats's THE SNOWY DAY... A young rabbit wakes up to wonderful news: A snow day! School is canceled, and the day that follows is rich with the magic and delight of the falling snow. And yet there is longing too, as the young rabbit and his mother wait for news of his father, grounded on a plane in a faraway city.... The news that his father will be home tomorrow gives the book a peaceful, comforting ..."
Hannah's Night (Paperback) by KomakoSakai, Cathy Hirano Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Gecko Press ISBN-13: 978-1-877579-55-4, ISBN: 1-877579-55-6
"Hannah's Night"
The Snow Day by KomakoSakai Paperback, Published 2005 by N/A ISBN-13: 978-0-545-31804-4, ISBN: 0-545-31804-1
"The Bear and the Wildcat A touching picture book about loneliness, grief and loss, ending with a positive new beginning. It shows a way through paralysing grief and simultaneously tells the story of a budding new friendship. Suitable for any age. Full description"
Mad At Mommy(1st Edition) by KomakoSakai Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2010 by Arthur A. Levine Books ISBN-13: 978-0-545-21209-0, ISBN: 0-545-21209-X
"The creator of last year's sleeper success THE SNOW DAY returns with another pitch-perfect story of real childhood experience -- what happens when you get MAD AT MOMMY. Little Bunny is VERY MAD at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much. She watches her silly shows instead of cartoons. And she gets mad for no reason -- just a few little bubbles on the floor. The only thing left to do is run away. But does he really want to le ..."
The Snow Day by KomakoSakai Paperback, Published 2009 by Arthur A. Levine Books ISBN-13: 978-0-545-01322-2, ISBN: 0-545-01322-4
The Snow Day by KomakoSakai 40 Pages, Published 2010 by Scholastic Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-545-33760-1, ISBN: 0-545-33760-7
"Sakai, Komako, 1966– [Yukigayandara. English]The snow day / Komako Sakai
— 1st American ed. p. cm. Summary: A little rabbit enjoys having a day off from
kindergarten and spending time with his mother during a snowstorm, but his
father's ..."
The Lost Kitten by KomakoSakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Gecko Press ISBN-13: 978-1-77657-127-7, ISBN: 1-77657-127-4
"Then one day the kitten goes missing. This is the eagerly anticipated new picture book from Japan's leading illustrator Komako Sakai, whose atmospheric illustrations are filled with grace."
The Lost Kitten by Komako Lee/ Sakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Gecko Press ISBN-13: 978-1-77657-126-0, ISBN: 1-77657-126-6
"The tender relationship between the boy and his stuffed rabbit shines through gorgeous, luminous illustrations, transporting adult readers into the world of childhood while giving children a picture of themselves.In her retelling of "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams, Komako Sakai's text flows beautifully with her evocative, color-saturated illustrations. Written in gentle tones, the text resonates with the tender relationship b ..."
La pequeña ana / The little ana(1st Edition) (Spanish Edition) by KomakoSakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Corimbo ISBN-13: 978-84-8470-482-9, ISBN: 84-8470-482-3
"La pequeña Ana se despereza bajo las sábanas, se frota los ojos y sin prisas se sienta en la cama. Todo está oscuro a su alrededor. ¡ Todavía no es de día ! Ana se levanta sin ningún miedo. Todo el mundo parece dormir a pierna suelta. Tan sólo Chiro, su gato, está en pie. Ambos explorarán, en silencio, un mundo nuevo donde el tiempo parece haberse detenido. No hay nadie que les pueda decir nada. Nada de nada …"
Hanna Chan Ga Me O Samashitara (Japanese Edition) by KomakoSakai Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Kaiseisha/Tsai Fong Books ISBN-13: 978-4-03-232420-4, ISBN: 4-03-232420-4
"Aquella mañana, cuando desperté, mamá me dijo: 'No hace falta que te levantes todavía'. Y yo le dije: '¿Cómo es eso?', y ella me respondió: 'Hoy la guardería estará cerrada, ha estado nevando toda la noche y el autobús de la escuela se quedó atascado'. A partir de 3 años"