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What Do You Do With an Idea?

Embracing creativity and nurturing your ideas

Kobi Yamada author Mae Besom illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Compendium Inc.

Published:1st Feb '14

Should be back in stock very soon

What Do You Do With an Idea? cover

This inspiring tale illustrates the journey of a child and their idea, encouraging readers to embrace creativity and nurture their dreams.

In What Do You Do With an Idea?, readers are taken on a heartfelt journey that explores the relationship between a child and their idea. This enchanting tale illustrates the importance of nurturing creativity, as the child learns to embrace their idea, despite its initial awkwardness and the challenges it presents. The story unfolds with a beautiful narrative that encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences with ideas that may seem unusual or daunting at first.

As the child’s confidence blossoms, so too does the idea, transforming from a mere thought into something extraordinary. The book emphasizes the significance of believing in oneself and the potential of ideas, urging readers to give their own thoughts the space they need to flourish. With each page, the reader is invited to witness the magic that can happen when one dares to pursue their dreams.

Ultimately, What Do You Do With an Idea? is a celebration of creativity and imagination, reminding us all that every great achievement begins with a single idea. It encourages audiences of all ages to embrace their unique perspectives and to recognize that, while ideas may initially seem daunting, they hold the potential to change the world when nurtured with care.

National best seller, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.
Gold medal winner of the Independent Publishers Award, the Washington State Book Award, and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.
"What makes this message so unique is the simple but beautiful way it's delivered, in narrative and illustration, through the eyes and voice of an innocent and hopeful child. What Do You Do With An Idea? is a spectacular book for all ages and is a wonderful treasure for any home or school library."The Children's Book Review
"Despite the fact that it's Yamada's first time writing a children's book, it's had breakout success, selling over 300,000 copies since its publication date of January 2014."Publisher's Weekly

  • Winner of Washington State Book Award (Picture Book) 2014
  • Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Children's Picture) 2014
  • Commended for Moonbeam Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2014

ISBN: 9781938298073

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 462g

36 pages