Yusuke Yonezu was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he still lives with his wife and children. As a child he loved to draw and make toys out of paper and boxes. He went on to study design and became the creator of many board books, puzzles, and toys beloved by children and their caregivers around the world.

Yonezu's board books are full of bold colors and help young readers master basic concepts, including counting skills, animals, foods, shapes, and more. The designs help readers of all ages see the world in a new way and discover new surprises with each turn of the page.

"I cannot get enough of this author's board books! Absolutely adorable . . . The board books are sturdy & durable (thick pages), and will survive your toddler's attempts to pull, eat, bend any aspects of the book. The images are adorable and the messages are simple and wonderful." -- Paula Z, Reader Review