Author
Yuko Shimizu
2 books here
The Cat Man of Aleppo
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 640L
A true story that introduces children to war's reality without trauma—anchored by one man's quiet act of love, which makes it memorable and age-appropriate.
Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 620L · 2024
A genuinely inspiring picture-book biography that centers a woman's defiance and grit without saccharine messaging — Shimizu's bold illustration style matches the subject's uncompromising spirit.