Yumi Shimokawara

Yumi Shimokawara is an illustrator, picture book writer, and animal lover living in Japan. Yumi studied Japanese literature in college and then studied painting while doing various jobs.

Yumi Shimokawara's Titles

They Lead The Wolf Pack

They Lead

Run through the wilds of North America with the majestic gray wolves, learning how this endangered species raises their pack to thrive. They...


He Leads Mountain Gorilla, the Gentle Giant

He Leads

He is the king. He leads his family, his troop. His silver back shows his age and experience. He guides them through thick forests and steep...


She Leads The Elephant Matriarch

She Leads

She is the Queen. The matriarch.She leads her daughters and their daughters.Inspiring text and striking illustrations follow the empowering journey...


Gifts of the Animals A Christmas Tale

The Gifts of the Animals

The gentle beasts of sky and earthprepare their stable for Christ's birth. With a beautiful narrative by author and poet Carole Gerber and stunning...