Kathryn Otoshi

The White Raven is a poignant journey of self-acceptance, belonging, and the courage to rise above rejection to find light, love, and home From acclaimed author Kathryn Otoshi comes The White Raven, a lyrical and deeply moving picture book that asks powerful questions about identity, empathy, and acceptance. When a raven is born different, it must navigate the fear and loneliness of being cast out--but with a child's kindness and a resilient spirit, this white raven discovers what it means to be seen, loved, and free. Through evocative prose and timeless themes, The White Raven gently invites readers of all ages to reflect on what it truly means to belong and the healing power of compassion. Inspired by real-life ravens with leucism, this story is a beautiful reminder that our differences can become our wings.

Mõnikord sünnib keegi siia maailma teistsugusena. Mitte halvemana. Lihtsalt teistsugusena. "Valge ronk" on lüüriline ja sügavalt puudutav lugu valgest rongast, kes sünnib maailma, mis ei oska teda kohe mõista ega vastu võtta. Erinevus tekitab teistes hirmu ning ronga ellu siginevad üksindus ja tõrjutus. Läbi rütmilise teksti ja korduvate küsimuste kutsub raamat lugejat kaasa mõtlema: kas erinevust tuleks karta või õppida seda mõistma? Kas hüljatut tuleks tõrjuda või ulatada talle (abi)käsi? Loo õhustik liigub tasapisi kurbusest lootuse poole, kui ronga ellu ilmub laps, kes ei näe temas midagi valesti olevat. Läbi lapse siira headuse ja väikese ronga visa hinge hakkab selguma midagi väga olulist: vahel võivad just meie erinevused saada meie suurimaks tugevuseks. See on õrn ja ilus lugu sellest, mida tähendab olla tõeliselt armastatud ja aktsepteeritud. Raamat puudutab teemasid nagu identiteet, empaatia, kuuluvusvajadus ja armastuse tervendav jõud. Kuigi lugeja soovituslik vanus on 4 - 8 eluaastat, kõnetab see lugu sama sügavalt ka täiskasvanuid ja pildikeel ka nooremaid. Lugu aitab leida julgust jääda iseendaks ja märgata, kui palju võib muuta ühe inimese lahkus. Lugu on inspireeritud päriselus esinevast nähtusest leukismist, mille kohta leiab raamatu lõpust ka lühikese selgituse. See annab muinasjutulisele ja emotsionaalsele loole erilise elulise mõõtme ning meenutab, et vahel kasvavad haavadest tiivad. Disaini- ja filmimaailma taustaga Kathryn Otoshi on auhinnatud kirjanik ja illustraator, kelle looming ühendab olulised sotsiaalsed sõnumid kaasahaarava pildikeelega. Tema raamatud sobivad suurepäraselt aruteludeks sõpruse, hoolivuse, eneseväärtustamise ja emotsionaalse arengu üle ning julgustavad lapsi leidma jõudu lahkuses ja julguses olla nemad ise.

Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One. In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms anew. Inspired by Itaru Sasaki's Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the people of Japan in the wake of an Earthquake and tsunami this story explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful ways to connect with the family and friends we've lost, as well as those who are still with us.

Every day Jimmy takes ‘Skinny Kid’s’ lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that FREE LUNCH line. Even when he’s called into the principal’s office, Jimmy just shrugs. “Yeah. Whatever.” Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in his tracks. For a split second a door cracks open into Jimmy’s heart. Who knows? Maybe he’ll just kick that door right open.

Draw the Line is a powerful picture book about forgiveness from Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling book One. When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them together--magic happens But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed. Push Pull Tug Yank Soon their line unravels into an angry tug-of-war. With a growing rift between them, will the boys ever find a way to come together again? Acclaimed author/illustrator Kathryn Otoshi uses black and white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color to create a powerful, multi-layered statement about friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2017

This colorful concept book reveals an illustrative surprise and reading delight with every turn of the page. Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; stretch imaginations; and reach for dreams. Parents and educators will enjoy sharing the word play with young readers. Children will revel in the spectacular art created using thumb- and hand-prints. The book's uplifting message will rouse and motivate, leaving no heart untouched. Based on co-author Bret Baumgarten's experience of holding his daughter's hands every morning and asking her, "What will your beautiful hands do today?," this book was created to inspire children everywhere to use their power to help themselves and others achieve their dreams. Co-authored and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi (One, Zero, Two), it is sure to charm.

Two is best friends with One. Whenever they'd get the chance, they'd dance! She'd sing and snap. He'd tappity-tap. What a pair they made! At the end of each day, they'd always say, "ONE, TWO, I'll count on you, 'til the end, we'll be best friends." Until Three jumps in between them ... Suddenly One only wants to play with Three. "ONE, THREE, odds we'll be!" they chant. Two feels left out. But what can she do? Another character-building counting book by award-winning author Kathryn Otoshi, Two is a powerful story of friendship, loss, letting go, and self-discovery.

Zero is a big round number. When she looks at herself, she just sees a hole right in her center. Every day she watches the other numbers line up to count: "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ...!" "Those numbers have value. That's why they count," she thinks. But how could a number worth nothing become something? Zero feels empty inside. She watches One having fun with the other numbers. One has bold strokes and squared corners. Zero is big and round with no corners at all. "If I were like One, then I can count too," she thinks. So she pushes and pulls, stretches and straightens, forces and flattens herself, but in the end she realizes that she can only be Zero. As budding young readers learn about numbers and counting, they are also introduced to accepting different body types, developing social skills and character, and learning what it means to find value in yourself and in others.

Blue is a quiet color. Red's a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don't like what they see, but what can they do? When no one speaks up, things get out of hand - until One comes along and shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. As budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors, they also learn about accepting each other's differences and how it sometimes just takes one voice to make everyone count.

Where all those missing socks go is one of those imponderable questions. Is there a Sock Monster who eats them? That's what a little boy named Simon thinks. After Simon loses his lucky sock, his older sister, Janey, tells him a story of a legendary creature that lives in their basement and eats missing socks for dinner. Panicked and certain he'll lose his championship soccer game without his lucky sock, Simon seeks the help of his friend Timmy to rescue it. The amusing outcome surprises everyone, including Simon, who learns a lesson he'll never forget.

? A little girl discovers the beauty and endless possibilities of an ordinary day." What Emily Saw" is about a day's discovery through the eyes of a child. Let Emily take you on an adventure you will never forget! Each new page brings an unexpected delight: mice getting married; pirates escaping from a ship-in-a-bottle; and men with red balloons having afternoon tea in the sky. But the most extraordinary realisation is still to come! Recommended for ages 4 and up, "What Emily Saw" is an early reader book whose visual clues and simple rhyming text spark the creative young mind and is perfect for anyone who enjoys exploring the imagination.