Background
Taro Gomi was born on August 20, 1945, in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. He is the son of Tatsuo Gomi, a comparative linguist, and Fusako (Ohtaguro) Gomi.
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1993
(Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illus...)
Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons.
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1999
(Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illus...)
Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi shows children that sometimes knowledge can come from all kinds of friends.
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2005
(In this delightful board book from international favorite...)
In this delightful board book from international favorite Taro Gomi, two chicks embark on a quest to track down their mommy. But appearances can be deceiving, and the chicks stumble across several lookalikes before finally finding their mother hen. Young readers will love attempting their own search-and-find for signs of the missing chicken, and both parents and children will appreciate this book's sweet, reassuring message.
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2013
(Twisty mazes! Silly monsters! Rocket ships! Racing cars! ...)
Twisty mazes! Silly monsters! Rocket ships! Racing cars! This endlessly clever book contains more than 60 games for children that let them imagine, build, guess, observe, count, match, sort, add, subtract, read, think, and play! Perfect for pre-K and early elementary ages, Taro Gomi's Playful Puzzles introduces a wide array of essential childhood skills—colorfully, intriguingly.
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2013
(This simple story, following a bus on its daily route, en...)
This simple story, following a bus on its daily route, encourages children to find a variety of objects in the illustrations. Bursting with color, Taro Gomi transforms an everyday event into a joyous and fascinating journey from start to finish.
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2015
(It's more than a book—it's a mask! Every spread includes ...)
It's more than a book—it's a mask! Every spread includes a funny fact about featured creatures, from bears to robots. And young readers will squeal in surprise to find that when this board book is opened, the eye-sized die-cuts allow each spread to become a mask! Kids will have a blast posing as a fly-eating frog or a mouse-chasing cat. Sure to be a hit during both story time and playtime!
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(2017 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winner Renowned children...)
2017 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winner Renowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this celebration of imagination's power, young readers will find joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unknown, and the just-beyond.
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Oh, it's time to go to the dentist! Crocodile has a toothache, but he's afraid of the dentist. The dentist wants to help, but he's afraid of Crocodile. Never fear! Bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi cleverly and humorously presents both sides of the story, as the crocodile and the dentist learn to be brave and face their fears—of what might happen in that dentist's chair and of each other!
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(When it comes to getting toddlers dressed, the struggle i...)
When it comes to getting toddlers dressed, the struggle is real. Enter: Taro Gomi! The bestselling author/illustrator offers a creative and colorful look at animals, reimagining their fur, feathers, and fins as...clothes! A sheep wears a fluffy jacket, a zebra sports striped PJs, a snake is snug in a stocking, and a penguin looks dapper in a classic suit. Young children will be amused by the spirited take on animals, and they'll very likely be convinced that getting dressed is best!
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太郎 五味
Taro Gomi was born on August 20, 1945, in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. He is the son of Tatsuo Gomi, a comparative linguist, and Fusako (Ohtaguro) Gomi.
Gomi attended the Kuwazawa Design School for two years from 1964.
Gomi works as a writer and illustrator of children’s books. He supervised design and coordinated production of Kidd’s Station clothing and other articles. He has published more than 400 books in Japan, for readers of all ages. He also made songs for many children's shows.
Gomi is internationally known, and his picture books have won prestigious awards from such countries as Italy and the former Republic of East Germany, as well as Japan. He received the Sankei Award for Children’s Books in 1978. Three years later he earned the Graphic Prize “Fiera di Bologna” for Children. He was awarded the Copper Medal for Well-Designed Children’s Book.
(Twisty mazes! Silly monsters! Rocket ships! Racing cars! ...)
2013(Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illus...)
2005(Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illus...)
1999(This simple story, following a bus on its daily route, en...)
2015(In this delightful board book from international favorite...)
2013(It's more than a book—it's a mask! Every spread includes ...)
(Oh, it's time to go to the dentist! Crocodile has a tooth...)
(When it comes to getting toddlers dressed, the struggle i...)
(2017 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winner Renowned children...)
Gomi married Yumi Morimoto in October 1968. They have 2 daughters - Yo and Mai.
