Children's picture books & selected artwork by Yoshi
Big Al
A good-hearted but ugly fish struggles to make friends until a catastrophe threatens and his true nature shines forth, making him the best friend anyone could have in the sea world.
Paint on silk with dye and embroidery
Big Al & Shrimpy
Originally paint and batik on silk combined with embroidery, the sequel to Big Al illustrates a universal tale of friendship.
Paint on silk with dye and embroidery
Who's Hiding Here?
In her first picture book, small children love finding the creatures that are hidden within the natural world.
Paint on silk with dye
Who's Hiding Here?
In her first picture book, small children love finding the creatures that are hidden within the natural world.
Paint on silk with dye
1 2 3
An impetuous inchworm falls off a branch, setting off a chain reaction through the meadow. The progressive numbers in this story are hidden in the natural world.
Paint on silk with dye
A to Zen
A taste of Japanese culture with an alphabet book presented as a Japanese book, to be read from back to front. The topic words appear in English and Japanese calligraphy, and touch on such areas as festivals, food, clothing, school, and even walkmans!
Paint on silk with dye
A to Zen
A taste of Japanese culture with an alphabet book presented as a Japanese book, to be read from back to front. The topic words appear in English and Japanese calligraphy, and touch on such areas as festivals, food, clothing, school, and even walkmans!
Paint on silk with dye
The Butterfly Hunt
A boy, surprised by a butterfly decides he wants it for his very own. Lush paintings beautifully convey the thrill of the chase, and the moment of triumph.
Paint on silk with dye
The Farmer and the Poor God
The retelling of this Japanese folktale reminds us that sometimes what we're looking for is in the most unexpected places.
Paint on silk with dye
The First Story Ever Told
In his quest to find the Inca's Lost City of Gold, an explorer learns the true meaning of wealth.
Water color and gauche
Magical Hands
As William listens to his friends wish for the perfect birthday – a day free of chores – he looks at his rough hands and smiles. It wouldn't be magic, but he had what it took to make a birthday wish come true for each of his friends.
Paint on raw silk with dye
Magical Hands
As William listens to his friends wish for the perfect birthday – a day free of chores – he looks at his rough hands and smiles. It wouldn't be magic, but he had what it took to make a birthday wish come true for each of his friends.
Paint on raw silk with dye
Making the World
This book takes readers on a trip around the globe to show how everything in nature works together to re-create the world everyday. Illustrated with Yoshi's daughter, Hibiki Miyazaki.
Water color
Skeleton Woman
A story from the Aleutian culture is brought to life through emotion-filled watercolor paintings. The ancient legend tells of how love can conquer all, even death.
Water color
Skeleton Woman
A story from the Aleutian culture is brought to life through emotion-filled watercolor paintings. The ancient legend tells of how love can conquer all, even death.
Water color
Other selected artwork
Yoshi is a member of the Western Massachusetts Illustrators’ Guild
www.wmig.org
Children's picture books available at your local bookstore or online.
Published by:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
simonandschuster.com