Most Popular Books by Yusuke Yonezu

Introducing Tiny Bear, the star of a new board book series from Yosuke Yonezu! Climbing is fun, but Tiny Bear must learn to watch where—and who—he climbs in this sweet story that ends with a cuddle from Mama. Tiny Bear loves to climb, even when he isn’t sure what’s up there. In this fun and sweet story kicking off a new board book series full of social-emotional learning for toddlers, Tiny Bear meets several animals of the forest as he clambers up all sorts of trunks and legs. He climbs up a flamingo’s neck, an elephant’s trunk, a giraffe’s legs, and a snake’s body—and oh no! The snake is hungry. It’s Mama bear to the rescue in the book’s only lift-the-flap moment, when Tiny Bear learns that climbing up to snuggle a parent can be the best adventure of all.

A lift-the-flap counting book for the very young. See 5 little apples become 4, the 3, as the animals eat them up one by one, until there’s none left. But watch for a wonderful surprise at the end! This is a perfect book for the youngest counters. Lift the flap to reveal who eats the apple on each page of this board book—little ones learn to count backwards and begin to subtract! This sturdy little book is the perfect size for toddler hands and features basic math concepts, friendly, smiling animals, and bold, bright kid-friendly design.

Love is everywhere! And it’s not just us humans. From birds to elephants, rabbits to turtles, there is love and togetherness depicted on every page of this adorable board book. A perfect gift for a baby shower, birthday, or Valentine''s Day—this book will become a favorite to read again and again—a wonderful way to say "I love you" every day. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy the surprises with each page turn. See what shapes the cleverly cut pages will make! Great for learning shapes, colors, and animals. An "adorable and a great way to show your kids that you love them." (geekdad.com)

"Die-cut, wide-open crying mouths build up to a happy surprise at the end. This whimsical board book aims to bring a smile to the face of a crying child . . . . Sure to encourage toddlers to smile." —Kirkus Reviews If you’re feeling sad, cheer up! This amusing and imaginative lift-the-flap book guaranteed to bring a smile to a teary face. You’ve found the perfect book to put a smile on your face and turn a frown upside-down. Look at the rainbow of colors on every page … put them all together and you’ll find a happy surprise! Little kids have big feelings! Lots of tears call for lots of reassurance that everything''s going to be okay. What better way to cheer someone up and change the mood than with a lovely surprise! This little board book is perfect for little hands and sure to coax a smile from little ones—page by page the colors behind these crying faces build up into a wonderful rainbow. This clever die-cut design will have young children smiling in no time!

A perfect sharing book for your toddler — with clever cut outs showing how two friends can be happy enjoying things they want together. ★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2020 ★ An ABC Best Books for Young Readers selection ★ "Sharing is caring, and this small gem of a board book is a delight to share with little listeners.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review When two rabbits want the same carrot, how can they decide who gets it? When two monkeys want the same banana, what are they to do? The answer becomes clear when you turn the die-cut pages to find the answers underneath in this clever concept book from a board book master. This adorable and interactive book is the perfect way for young children to learn the importance of sharing--both the things they crave and the time of others. ★ Sharing is caring, and this small gem of a board book is a delight to share with little listeners.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A lift-the-flap counting book with a delightful surprise under every flap. Each page appears to have only one object, but lift the flaps and look again to discover what’s really going on. This counting book is full of wonder! This sturdy little board book is delightful to read aloud and the perfect size for toddler hands. It helps the youngest readers build basic counting concepts and features bold, bright kid-friendly design. Each page in this book reveals brilliantly colorful surprises. An egg cracks open to reveal one baby chick. A tulip is hiding two butterflies, and a blanket reveals three kittens. This counting book is full of peek-a-boo surprises!

Who’s hungry? This interactive board book is full of adorable animals eating delicious and healthy snacks. Yum, yum! Each turn of the page will bring a giggle as clever cut-outs help happy animals eat their snacks. Cat eats a fish, Bunny eats a carrot, and Mouse eats some cheese! Babies and toddlers will want to read this sturdy board book over and over again, and will have fun naming and pointing to the foods that they love to eat, too! Make baby and toddler mealtime fun with this brightly-colored, high contrast book by board book master Yusuke Yonezu.

Beloved Tiny Bear returns in this adorable board book that explores all the new things he can do with his body! All it takes is a friend to show him how. With fun flaps that reveal simple actions geared to toddler development, like jumping and standing on one leg, this sweet story is perfect for little ones who are widening their physical repertoire. The ever-adorable Tiny Bear (Hello, Tiny Bear!) returns, and now it’s time to jump, twist, and play with his friends. From kicking up his feet like Monkey to wriggling on the floor like Snake, Tiny Bear discovers all the ways in which he, too, can move his body. Tiny Bear Can, Too shows the fun in following physical cues and encourages toddlers to see what they can do, too!

"This book is so fun. Lift the flaps and the illustrations become something else! Daisies become a sheep. A marigold becomes a rooster. A dandelion becomes an actual lion. See if you can guess what each flap will uncover."—Imagination Soup Familiar flowers become surprising creatures with the help of lively lift-the-flaps. Blossoms turn into animals with the lift of a flap in this fun board book. Young readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to guess what animal will be revealed. A tulip becomes a yellow cat; a white daisy turns into a sheep. What will become of a cherry blossom, a dandelion, and a pansy? Children will enjoy brainstorming to guess each surprise.

"Children will enjoy guessing what each new page turn may bring—and they’re likely to be surprised by quite a few of them." —School Library Journal Get ready for a smile and a laugh! The master of board books, Yusuke Yonetzu, creates a guessing game that delivers a delightful surprise and a smiling face on every page. Babies and toddlers will be delighted to see how simple shapes can turn into so many animals—this colorful, high contrast board book will become a favorite that young children want to read over and over again. A bright green frog, a friendly pink bunny, and a happy, spotted puppy are all waiting to be discovered on the pages of this exciting book.

"An exercise in strongly colored simplicity. Thick pages with cut-outs invite babies and toddlers to feel the shape of squares and rectangles as well as to notice how the same shapes can represent different things. ''Two rectangles can become . . . two candles or two pencils.'' ''This small square could be . . . an ice cube or a piece of chocolate.''"—Wall Street Journal This board book full of squares and clever cut-outs is a wonderful way to introduce babies and toddlers to shapes. Is it a door? A book? A train or a present? Read aloud and create a clever guessing game about shapes that will delight and stimulate the youngest readers. Squares and rectangles are everywhere, and the shapes and colors found in everyday objects come to life when the pages of the book are turned. Learning shapes is a lot of fun when there are surprises involved—this die-cut board book from master artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full of them.

"The book not only appeals to the imagination, but it invites touch: little fingers will want to trace the triangular die cuts, and readers may even peek through as they search for more triangular shapes beyond the book. A smart and engaging book that will encourage the imaginations of children, all while teaching them to recognize triangles.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review This board book full of triangles and clever cut-outs is a wonderful way to introduce babies and toddlers to shapes. Is it a house? A sailboat? A hat or a flag? Read aloud and create a clever guessing game about shapes that will delight and stimulate the youngest readers. Triangles are everywhere, and the shapes and colors found in everyday objects come to life when the pages of the book are turned. Learning shapes is a lot of fun when there are surprises involved—this die-cut board book from master artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full of them.

Guaranteed giggles! Whose bottom is that? Friendly animals hide behind each tushy in this lift-the-flap book for babies and toddlers. Little ones love learning about animals—and it''s hilarious to see their adorable backsides! In this charming and funny lift-the-flap book, guess each animal from its cute little bum—behind each flap is a friendly animal waving a friendly hello! Duck, monkey, pig, zebra, elephant—each page creates a hilarious guessing game for babies and toddlers. This sturdy little board book is the perfect size for little hands and features bold colors, adorable animals, and kid-friendly design. Beautifully built to last!

An interactive colors and shapes book. What are you building? What can it be? An irresistible guessing game, this book asks simple questions for identifying objects that move. The vivid pictures in the book can be reinforced through play with building blocks, allowing young imaginations to grow. * An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book * A Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice This inventive and colorful die-cut board book is all about the many things you can build with blocks. Can you make a car out of them? How about a plane? Turn through the pages of this book to find the answers. It’s full of fun shapes and colors for the youngest readers.

“A Best Baby Book. Yusuke Yonezu''s clever lift-the-flap illustrations offer surprises on every page — what looks like a lollipop turns into a chameleon, or a hard-candy wrapper transforms into the tail of a fish."—Good Housekeeping A Good Housekeeping Best Baby Book. Familiar sweets become surprising creatures with the help of lively lift-the-flaps. Sweet treats turn into animals with the lift of a flap in this fun board book. Young readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to guess what animal will be revealed. A sweet bun becomes a squirrel’s tail, while a chocolate bar transforms into a tortoise’s shell. What will the lollipop turn into? Children will enjoy brainstorming to guess each surprise.

Familiar foods become surprising creatures with the help of lively lift-the-flaps Carrots, chestnuts, and cheese turn into animals with the lift of a flap in this fun board book. Young readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to guess what animal will be revealed. A toasty bun becomes a smiling dog; a series of red peppers transforms into an octopus. What will be found under the pumpkin? Children will enjoy brainstorming to guess each surprise.

Fun lift-the-flaps foster the imagination and reveal colorful new images Images of different fruits transform into animals with lift-the-flaps in this interactive book. Readers of all ages will delight in trying to guess the next surprise. A pineapple becomes a yellow armadillo; a red apple turns into the face of a monkey. What will become of an orange, a banana, grapes, and more? The irresistible guessing game encourages children to imagine the possibilities.

“This shiny, rainbow-hued book should prove exciting to little eyes and fingers, and there may be a lesson about love to be learned, too, for those who are ready for it.” —New York Times Book Review "A rainbow with labeled colors adds an educational element to this entertaining story."—Publishers Weekly An interactive spin-the-wheel and pull-the-tab book all about color. This adorable board book is filled with bright colors and interactive surprises for little hands. Will the rainbow chameleon blend in, or stand out? Spin the wheel and pull the tabs of this sturdy book to change the chameleon’s colors. Rainbow Chameleon changes colors in order to hide from a snake, a wolf, and a crocodile. But sometimes he also has to change color in order to be noticed—especially when a new friend who he wants to impress enters the picture. This playful, hands-on journey features color dials and pull-tabs perfect for toddlers. The beautiful, lively illustrations and engaging story make for a book that kids will want to read again and again.