Yasushi Muraki was born in 1968 in Hokkaido, Japan. He studied at the Art College of Osaka and now works as an art instructor and illustrator. He enjoyed drawing as a child so much that he was also sent to art school. And as if that were not enough, he spent hours after school drawing.
"""Toddlers will relate to the simple gesture of reciprocity when Jumbo picks a flower for Momwhat small child, elephantine or not, doesn't enjoy gifting a dandelion? A touching final page of baby elephant looking adoringly up to Mom confirms it: This is a perfect read for Mother's Day or any day."" Kirkus Reviews ""Perfect for a Mother's Day-weekend read."" Sian Gaetano, Shelf Awareness , www.shelf-awareness.com"