Satoshi Kitamura

Lily enjoys walks with her dog Nicky, not realizing he is fending off unseen monsters all along the way.

Most of us are only too aware that, whatever roles we have in today's fast-moving world, much of our success lies in getting others to say 'Yes' to our requests. What many people might not be aware of, though, is the vast amount of research that has been conducted on the influence process. What factors cause one person to say 'Yes' to the request of another? Yes! is full of practical tips based on recent academic research that shows how the psychology of persuasion can provide valuable insights for anyone interested in improving their ability to persuade others - whether in the workplace, at home or even on the internet. It combines the counter-intuition of Freakonomics with the popularising of Does Anything Eats Wasps? For each mini-chapter contains a mystery which is solved in a way that provides food for thought for anyone looking to be more persuasive, and for anyone interested in how the world works.

This is my hand. It can do all sorts of things. Most of the time it does good things, but sometimes ... Kitamura introduces us to the wonders of something as simple as your hand - it can push, it can pull. It can paint, it can pat. And when your hand has a bad habit, it can pick your nose! Award-winning author and illustrator Satoshi Kitamura unfolds a wonderful celebration of the simple hand, also starring a favourite Kitamura character, Boots the cat.

Duck goes for a walk on a rainy, windy, muddy day.

When wolves steal their fluffy coats, two sheep turn to Detective Baa for help.

A child finds many interesting things to do and observe in the attic.

Arthur's anger is so great he wants to take it out on, not only his family, but the whole world.

When Millie cannot afford the very expensive hat that she wants to buy, the owner of the shop comes up with an imaginative solution to her problem.

A young boy spends an unusual day after awakening to find that he and his cat have switched bodies.

Alex doesn't want an ordinary pet, he wants a dinosaur.

Cat wants to take a nap but he has trouble finding a suitable place.

A UFO loses its way in space and settles down on a strange blue planet where it meets a young boy and they become friends.