Books with author A. Yamamoto

In case you didn't get to meet him last time, Albert -- the little kid with the big ideas -- is back! In the second title in this well-reviewed series Albert takes on flux...and learns that time waits for no one. Everything is moving too fast and Albert wants it to stop. With a simple shout of "Stop!" Albert thinks he can control the flow of things big and small, important and insignificant. Finally, he can do the things he wants, when he wants. Or can he? As evening turns to night and night turns to dawn our vivacious young adventurer learns an important lesson. The Albert series provides an opportunity for loved ones to explore intriguing and thought provoking topics together. Both children and adults will enjoy being a part of Albert's second adventure.

Illustrated by Lani YamamotoMeet Albert, a little boy with big ideas and even bigger questions, such as, "If I am in my house, and my house is in the street, near the park, in the town..." What is the answer? The first in a three-book philosophy series, Albert is a disarmingly witty yet simple story that introduces the concept of infinity to young readers. Author Lani Yamamoto studied psychology and comparative theology. She worked as a film editor in Boston and now lives in Reykjavik, Iceland, with her husband and children.

Supercharge Your Comics!This awesome book makes it easier than ever to create killer comics packed with amazing heroes and villains. Just follow the step-by-step demos and in no time you'll go from drawing basic heads, figures and costumes to capturing all the explosive powers, punches and places of comic-book realms.Complete instructions and more than 60 easy-to-follow demonstrations show you how to:Begin drawing, inking and coloringDraw powerful facial expressions, such as surprise, alarm and angerCreate dynamic costumes and weapons for all kinds of heroes and villainsConvey compelling action, such as running and flying at super speedDraw superpowers, including energy bolts, heat rays and laser visionPlan and illustrate fantastic fight scenes complete with swings, punches, dodges and jumpsBring comic worlds to life, from urban street settings to mountains and other natural surroundingsPlus, a whole chapter on script format, layouts, panels and pacing will help you take your creations all the way from idea to completed comic.Ignite your drawing abilities with Superhero Explosion, and bring your comic book superhero fantasies to life!

Ever since Albert’s sister was born, people keep telling him what a big boy he is. But how big is he really? He is definitely bigger than the ants in the garden, and he seems to be bigger than an airplane flying above his head. But then again, he also can be smaller than a sunflower and he is much, much smaller than the sky — so is he big or is he small? Albert³ is a delightfully simple, yet sophisticated look into fundamental philosophical questions. The book's unaffected, child-like artwork makes learning enjoyable for young readers.

Schooltime, dinnertime, playtime, bedtime—Alberto's world moves too fast. Sometimes, when he wishes things would just stop, he waits for the night to come, his parents to go to bed, and the stars to shine, and he feels like the world has finally come to a standstill. Yet one night, while Alberto is watching a sky full of stars that have always been there, one of them disappears, making Alberto wonder whether the world could really stand still or whether things are constantly changing. Alberto va a la escuela, come la cena, juega un poco, va a su cama—su vida está pasando demasiado rápido. De vez en cuando, cuando quiere que el mundo pare, Alberto espera que venga la noche, mira las estrellas y siente que por fin está quieto. Pero una noche, mientras mira a las estrellas que han brillado desde que empezó el mundo, una desaparece. Esto le parece imposible y Alberto empieza a cuestionar si el mundo pudiera estar inmóvil, o si todo siempre está cambiando.