Satomi ichikawa biography of michael
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Ichikawa, Satomi 1949-
PERSONAL: Born January 15, 1949, in Gifu, Japan; moved to Paris, France, 1971; daughter of Harumi (a teacher) and Nobuko Ichikawa. Education: Attended college in Japan. Hobbies and other interests: Collecting dolls (used), piano, dance.
ADDRESSES: Home—Paris, France. Agent—c/o Author Mail, Philomel Books, 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014.
CAREER: Author and illustrator of books for children, 1974—. Exhibitions: Gallery Printemps Ginza, Japan, 1984.
AWARDS, HONORS: Special mention for Prix "Critici in Erba," Bologna Children's Book Fair, 1978, for Suzette et Nicolas au marché; Kodansha Prize (Japan), 1978, for illustrations in Sun through Small Leaves: Poems of Spring; Sankei Prize (Japan), 1981, for illustrations in Keep Running, Allen!; Notable Book selection, American Library Association, for Dance, Tanya.
WRITINGS:
self-illustrated
A Child's Book of Seasons (poetry), Heinemann (London, England), 1975, Parents' Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1976.
Friends, Heinemann (London, England), 1976, Parents' Magazine Press (New York, NY), 1977.
Suzette et Nicolas dans leur jardin, Gautier-Languereau (Paris, France), 1976, translation by Denise Sheldon published as Suzanne and Nicholas in the Garden, F. Watts (New York
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You Are My Miracle
Nothing beats the magic of time spent between parent and child, and perhaps no time is more magical than Christmas. Presented in gentle rhymes and illustrations as warm and glowing as a winter’s fire, here is one such Christmas. Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa, the team behind the international bestseller You Are My I Love You, pair up once again to bring you this instant classic.
Origin of the Story – In the Author’s Words
All children are miracles; some more than others. I suffered miscarriages and problems during pregnancy, so having children truly felt miraculous. Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Christmas City, I was drawn to writing a Christmas book, and my editor Michael Green encouraged a sequel to You Are My I Love You. The new life of a child is a miracle that we are privileged to be part of, and what better time to reflect on that wonder than Christmas? The holidays can be stressful, especially in tough economic times; everywhere we are bombarded with the message that if we love our families we will buy them lots of stuff. Yet how many times does a child have more fun playing with the box and wrapping than whatever came inside? Our garbage dumps show we are drowning in stuff. Yet the growth of the simpli
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