Makoto Koji Makoto Koji i(13534106 works by)
Born: Established: Hiroshima, Honshu,
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Japan,
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East Asia, South and East Asia, Asia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Japanese
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1 y separately published work icon Everyone Wants an Octopus Book! : We All Belong in Stories Liz Ledden , Makoto Koji (illustrator), Richmond : Bright Light , 2024 27032299 2024 single work picture book children's

'Everyone Wants an Octopus Book! is a thought-provoking picture book about how everyone deserves to see themselves in books.

'Inky the octopus wants to read a book with a character that looks like them. With their best friend, Quack the duck, they scour every shelf, but all they seem to find are more books about ducks! Why aren't there any stories with octopuses? They decide maybe it’s time for one.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lottie Perkins : Fashion Designer Katrina Nannestad , Sydney : ABC Books , 2018 20850893 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Our class is learning the three times table.

'But I'm not listening.

'I'm designing a dress.

'A fabulous dress for Mrs Dawson.

'My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a fashion designer. At least, that's my thing this week.

'Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be!

'Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lottie Perkins : Pop Singer Katrina Nannestad , Sydney : ABC Books , 2018 20850829 2018 single work children's fiction children's ''SO MUCH TO LOVE!'- Total Girl The crowd cheers. Lights flash. I sing into the microphone at the top of my lungs. I'm rocking this song! My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a pop singer. At least, that's my thing this week. Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins! Emerging readers will fall in love with this adorable and collectable new series from award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad. Plus it includes super-cute illustrations by the talented Makoto Koji!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon I Wanted a Giant Chocolate Egg but All I Got Has This Stupid Book Merv Lamington , Makoto Koji (illustrator), South Melbourne : Affirm Press , 2018 13927052 2018 single work picture book children's

'I wanted a giant chocolate egg but all I got was this stupid book. You too? I know just who’s to blame for this outrage. Come on, let’s go find the Easter Bunny… 
'Join an Easter egg hunt of a different kind in this journey from disappointment to elation. The perfect (non-edible*) gift for any kid who’s ever felt that the Easter Bunny could have done better. 
'*Note: this book is not made of chocolate. Sorry.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Lottie Perkins, Ballerina Katrina Nannestad , Sydney : ABC Books , 2018 13534180 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'I'm wearing a glittering tutu and a sparkling tiara.

'I pirouette. Three times.

'And I don't even trip.

'My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a ballerina.

'At least, that's my thing this week.

'Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be!

'Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Lottie Perkins, Movie Star Katrina Nannestad , Sydney : ABC Books , 2018 13534119 2018 single work children's fiction children's

''Lights! Camera! Action!'

'That's my cue.

''Harold,' I sigh. 'I think I'm in love.'

'My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a movie star.

'At least, that's my thing this week.

'Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be!

'Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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