Children's Book                    

  Origami Master  Written by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, Illustrated by Aki Sogabe.

The Origami Master lives on a mountain in Japan.  His beautiful origami animals keep him company. One morning, he finds a new paper elephant on his desk.  The next day there's a splendid paper dragon.  Who is making these wonderful creatures?

Received:  Junior Library Guild Selection.

  Learning Chinese written by Dr. Belinda Y. Louie, Illustrated by Aki Sogabe 

The English/Chinese bilingual texts allow both novice and advanced Chinese language learners to sharpen their langauge skills while enjoying the stories.  More than just a picture book, the intricate papercut illustration invite young readers to color the pages and to reflect upon the stories.

  Kogi's Mysterious Journey  Written by Elizabeth Partridge, Illustrated by Aki Sogabe.                                                                                                                                                         

The story of an artist's daring quest to know firsthand the free, joyful spirit of nature and the pulsing, sometimes perilous energy of life surrounding us all.

Selected to NY Society of Illustrators Original Show.  NY Public Library 100 Books for Reading & Sharing.  Listed in the Junior Library Guild.                                                                   

  Oranges on Golden Mountain written by Elizabeth Partridge, illustrated by Aki Sogabe. 

When hard times fall on his family, Jo Lee is sent from China to San Francisco where he helps his uncle fish and dreams of being reunited with his mother and sister.

Received:  A Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2001.  The New York Times Book Review.

  The Boy Who Drew Cats  written by Margaret Hodges, illustrated by Aki  Sogabe.                                                                                                                                                                

A young boy's obsession with drawing cats changes his life.

  The Hungriest Boy in the World written by Lensey Namioka, illustrated by Aki  Sogabe.                                                                                                                                                             

After swallowing the hunger monster, Jiro begins eating everything in sight, until his family finds a way to lure the hunger monster out of Jiro's stomach.

   Aesop's Fox retold and illustrated by Aki Sogabe.                                             

Several fables from Aesop are interwoven into a story about the adventures of a fox.

Selected to New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading & Sharing.

   The Loyal Cat written by Lensey Namioka, illustrated by Aki Sogabe.                    

In Ancient Japan, a loyal cat uses his magical powers to help his friend, a poor and humble priest.

Received:  The Golden Kite Honor Book Award in Illustration.  NY Society of Illustrators Certificate of Merit.                                                                         

   Cinnamon, Mint and Mothballs by Ruth Tiller, illustrated by Aki Sogabe.      

When a child stays overnight at her grandmother's house, she becomes aware of all the different sights, sounds, and creatures there.    

Received:  Marion Vannett Ridgway Memorial Award.  NY Society of Illustrators Certificate of Merit.