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Books with author Taro Gomi

  • My Friends

    Taro Gomi

    Board book (Chronicle Books, July 21, 2005)
    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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  • Everyone Poops

    Taro Gomi

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1993)
    "Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi is part biology textbook, part sociological treatise and all celebration of a very natural process. Both my daughters begged me to read the book over and over again. They marveled at the enormity of the elephant`s poop and searched with the skill of a scientist for the tiny specks which represent bug poop. The text is simple and straightforward but not without humor.
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  • Bus Stops

    Taro Gomi

    Board book (Chronicle Books, July 23, 2013)
    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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  • Everyone Poops

    Taro Gomi

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 2020)
    The beloved, bestselling potty-training classic, now in hardcover for a new generation! An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes a tiny poop. Everyone eats, so of course: everyone poops!Taro Gomi's classic, go-to picture book for straight-talk on all things "number 2" is back, as fresh and funny as ever.• Both a matter-of-fact, educational guide and a hilarious romp through poop territory• Filled with timeless OMG moments for both kids and adults• Colorful and content-rich picture bookThe concept of going to the bathroom is made concrete through this illustrated narrative that is both verbally and visually engaging.Everyone Poops is just right for potty-training, gift-giving, and everyday reading with smart, curious readers.• Resonates year-round as a go-to new baby gift for baby showers, birthdays, and more• Perfect for children ages 0 to 3 years old• Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great gift for parents and grandparents who are potty-training their toddler.• Add it to the shelf with books like P is for Potty! (Sesame Street) by Naomi Kleinberg, Potty by Leslie Patricelli, The Potty Train by David Hochman and Ruth Kennison.
  • Spring is Here

    Taro Gomi

    Board book (Chronicle Books, Feb. 1, 1999)
    Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons.
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  • I Really Want to See You, Grandma:

    Taro Gomi

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, April 3, 2018)
    Yumi and her grandmother have the same great idea: They want to see each other. So they each head out to do just that, only to completely miss each other along the way! No problem—they'll just head back home and wait for the other to return. The trouble is that they have the same great idea—again—resulting in the ultimate missed connection! Will this duo ever find each other? Leave it to bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi to spin an action-packed story that sweetly, and humorously, celebrates the powerful grandparent-child bond.
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  • Hide and Seek

    Taro Gomi

    Board book (Chronicle Books, July 23, 2013)
    In this sly activity board book from celebrated international favorite Taro Gomi, young readers will delight to find hidden objects amidst familiar characters. When a crocodile's dangerous smile can become a shiny toothbrush and a butterfly's camouflage transforms into adorable heart shapes, there's no telling what comes next! Kids will love learning that not everything in this world is as it seems. Sure to be a hit during both storytime and playtime!
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  • My Friends

    Taro Gomi

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 1995)
    Vibrant illustrations and a simple, rhythmic text are perfectly blended in this spirited homage to friendship as a little girl recounts all the things she has learned from an enchanting menagerie of animal friends: "I learned to run from my friend the horse. I learned to sing from my friends the birds. I learned to read from my friends the books. And I learned to love from a friend like you." The bold graphic design and brightly colored illustrations that have become the trademark of Taro Gomi's work will appeal to both children and adults.
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  • Little Boat:

    Taro Gomi

    Board book (Chronicle Books, Aug. 21, 2018)
    When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain clouds, and more! But Little Boat can handle whatever comes his way, braving the elements and the unexpected with his initiative, confidence, and positive attitude. This colorful follow-up to Little Truck by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will entertain toddlers sailing toward big adventures!
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  • The Crocodile and the Dentist:

    Taro Gomi

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 21, 2018)
    Author-illustrator Taro Gomi has sold over one million books to date!Anyone who has ever dreaded a visit to the dentist's office will appreciate this quirky and comical, one-of-a-kind picture book by best-selling Japanese author-illustrator Taro Gomi. Gomi humorously sheds light on the universal fear of dentists with playful and charming characters, uniquely illustrated to help children (and some adults) face their fears of going to the dentist's office. Gomi's humorous tale shows fear from both the dentist and patient's angles, providing a fresh perspective on fear and evoking empathy in the reader. Patients of all ages will come away from the book with a new take on what it means to see the dentist, and possibly learn some coping skills along the way. • Light-hearted illustrations add humor• Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence• Children and adults learn to face their own fearsFans of Just Going to the Dentist and The Tooth Book will love this book. • Perfect gift for anyone with anxiety about going to the dentist• Great way to introduce kids to the dentist• Fun way to introduce children to empathy
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  • Mommy! Mommy!

    Taro Gomi

    Board book (Chronicle Books, Feb. 19, 2013)
    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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  • Story Doodles Place Mats

    Taro Gomi

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, April 18, 2012)
    Break out the pencils and crayons, and help the whale spout and the chameleon change colors! Draw the noodles in the soup and the toppings on the pizza with these giant coloring and doodling pads of 52 place mats each! Picky eaters and restless restaurant-goers of all ages will love Taro Gomi's signature humor and welcome the invitation to imagine and create at mealtime.
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