Kobi Yamada

The world needs more you in it. Because you have something unique that only you can give, a difference that only you can make. Featuring a brandnew look, this popular book is a thoughtprovoking invitation to discover your gift, to honor and celebrate it, and to lead a life of passion and purpose. Offering a mix of powerful examples from past and present leaders as well as inspiring prompts and reflective spaces, it's a meaningful gift for volunteers, coworkers, clients, or friends to remind them they are meant to do incredible things. Features a debossed hardcover.

Mitä idealla tehdään? Varsinkin sellaisella, joka on erilainen ja uskalias tai hiukan hurja. Kätkeäkö se? Unohtaako se? Olla kuin sitä ei olisikaan? Kirjan tarina kertoo lapsesta, joka saa loistavan idean. Hän ei kuitenkaan aivan tiedä, mitä sen kanssa pitäisi tehdä. Vähitellen lapsen itseluottamuksen kasvaessa ideakin kasvaa. Kunnes eräänä päivänä tapahtuu jotain ihmeellistä. Olipa kerran idea puhuttelee kaikenikäisiä ihmisiä, jotka ovat joskus saaneet vähän liian suurelta, oudolta tai vaikealta tuntuneen idean. Se innostaa antamaan idealle tilaa kasvaa ja katsomaan, mitä tapahtuu. Idea ei karkaa minnekään, mutta sinä voit auttaa sen alkuun. What Do You Do With an Idea? on voittanut useita palkintoja ja päässyt monille bestseller-listoille Yhdysvalloissa. Sen käännösoikeudet on myyty 26 maahan, ja kirjan englanninkielistä painosta on myyty yli miljoona kappaletta. Keväällä 2021 kirjasta on Yhdysvalloissa tulossa myös animoitu lyhytelokuva. Suositusikä 4+Kobi Yamada on useiden inspiroivien lahjakirjojen ja ideoiden luoja. Hän asuu onnellisena elämänsä rakkauden ja kahden huippuhauskan lapsensa kanssa Yhdysvaltojen luoteisrannikolla, missä hän saa uskoa ideoihinsa joka ikinen päivä. Hän tuntee olevansa maailman onnekkain ihminen. Mae Besom aloitti uransa hahmosuunnittelijana valmistuttuaan Sichuanin kuvataideakatemiasta. Rakkaus kuvittamiseen vei kuitenkin pian voiton, ja Mae työskentelee nykyään täysipäiväisesti lastenkirjojen kuvittajana. Lumoaviin kuvituksiinsa hän luo tekstuuria ja valoa perinteisin menetelmin, lyijykynällä ja vesiväreillä. Alkuperäisteos: What Do You Do With an Idea? Kuvittaja: Mae BesomSuomentaja: Raija Rintamäki”Mitä odottaa: inspiraatiota, taidokasta kuvitusta, rohkaisua, luovuutta. - - Olipa kerran idea -kirjan sanoma on selvä - toivota ideat tervetulleiksi ja hoivaa niitä kärsivällisesti ja sitkeästi huolimatta siitä, kuinka suuria tai pieniä, yksilöllisiä tai tavallisia ne ovat. Näin ne voivat muuttaa maailmaa.”- The Children's Book Review

You are the only you there ever has been or ever will be. You are unique in all the universe. Just the odds of you being here at this exact place and this exact time are so great and so rare that it will never happen again. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this is a story for everything you will do and everything you can be. It's a story about all the possibilities ahead of you. It's for who you are right now and it's for all the magical, unbounded potential you hold inside. With its beautiful visual storytelling and timeless message, Maybe is an inspiring story for kids of all ages. Praise for Maybe "You need this book if you're young or old, if you read it to your kids or if you read it to yourself. You need it if you're lost, if you need reassurance, or if you just like to feel good." (Karin Myers, The Children's Book Library) "This is the most empowering kids' book I've seen. It's about letting kids know THEY MATTER. It's about purpose and potential, with a touch of magic and realness. It's the book every girl or boy should hear." (Michelle Poler, HelloFears) "Yamada's joy and appreciation for life combined with Barouch's deep love of nature has created an inspiring and absolutely stunning book that will undoubtedly speak to people of all ages."(Bianca Schulze, The Children's Book Review) "Dream, discover, love, speak your mind, and above all follow your heart, encouraged by this collection of reveries exploring a myriad of beautiful what-ifs and maybes." (Pallas Gates McCorquodale, Foreword Reviews) "Maybe is inspiration tucked inside an adventure, perfect for readers of any age who may be asking, ‘What next?'" (Jill Lorenzini, BookPage) "Have you ever picked up a book and found yourself holding your breath as you turned the pages? That was my exact response to Maybe. It can only be described as absolutely breathtaking." (Dawn Mooney, 5 Minutes for Books) "In Maybe, Yamada beautifully expresses the ideals every adult wants their children to know and embrace. He offers reassurance that discovering one's gift, place, or method of influence is not a one-time thing or quickly and easily found, and he encourages readers to take their time, explore, think, and keep their eyes and hearts open." (Kathryn Carroll, Celebrate Picture Books) "If you have been looking for a gorgeous book to use as a keepsake, look no further. This new release is positively stunning and celebrates the potential and possibility in children." (Clarissa Schweider, Book Nerd Mommy)

"Over the next five years, what do you really want to do? Who do you really want to be? What do you really want to have? Where do you really want to go? This book celebrates the want tos, the choose tos, and the I cant wait tos in your life. Whether youre just finishing school, starting a new venture, celebrating a milestone, or envisioning your retirement, youll find inspiration for creating your future with intention. Filled with quotes from todays leaders, thought-provoking activities, and real-life examples, this imaginative book offers fuel for embracing the possibilities in front of you. A meaningful gift for graduates, recent retirees, entrepreneurs, or anyone ready to start a new venture."

"Discover the amazing things that happen when you nurture your bright ideas, face your problems, and take bold chances. This collection features all three books in the award-winning, New York Times best-selling What Do You Do With...? book series. The beautiful keepsake box features new and original illustrations from Mae Besom with gold foil and imagery from all three books. This keepsake boxed set includes the three-book series: What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Problem?, and What Do You Do With a Chance? This special edition box includes gorgeous, new, and original illustrations by Mae Besom and features foil accents and imagery from all three books"

In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance. The final addition to the award-winningWhat Do You Do With?picture book series created byNew York Timesbest-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator by Mae Besom,What Do You Do With a Chance?inspires kids of all ages and parents alike to find the courage to go for the opportunities that come their way. Because you never know when a chance, once taken, might be the one to change everything.

We all remember our favorite teacher. Where would we be without them those special people who inspire us, support us, and encourage us? Whether they're an educator, a coach, or a mentor, this book is for them. To celebrate the worlds they open up for us and to thank them for the difference they make. This heartwarming book is a thank you gift for great teachers everywhere. Perfect for National Teacher Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just because.

From the same author and illustrator as the #1 nationally best-sellingWhat Do You Do With an Idea? comes a new book to encourage you to look closely at problems and discover the possibilities they can hold. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. What Do You Do With a Problem?is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself.

A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who's ever had a big idea. This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.