What Do You Do With an Idea? — New York Times best seller

What Do You Do With an Idea? — New York Times best seller

What Do You Do With an Idea? — New York Times best seller
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A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who’s ever had a big idea.

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting started.

Praise for What Do You Do With an Idea?

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


From the Publisher

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NURTURE WONDERFULLY WILD IDEAS

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PRAISE FOR “WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?”

“Once in a while, a picture book comes along and challenges every reader to recalibrate their expectations on what a picture book can deliver and accomplish. The books in this category contain creativity, mindfulness, complexity, masterful illustrations, and arresting inspiration. What Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom, is one such picture book.”—The Children’s Book Review“Yamada and Besom team up to capture an abstract idea and make it conceivable to even the youngest readers. Young readers will come to appreciate the power of ideas and the resilience necessary to grow them.” —The Children’s Writer’s Guild“Beautiful, textured illustrations bring this book to life, perfect for anyone, of any age who could do with some special space to get their idea started.” —The Little Book Collector“I read this book slowly and purposefully. By page two, I realized I had come upon something very special, and I wanted to savor the moment—because while we can enjoy books over and over again, we can never read a book for the first time twice.” —Unleashing ReadersGold medal winner of the Independent Publishers Award, the Washington State Book Award, the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, and the Gelett Children’s Book Award.National best seller, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.

A LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK

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WHAT DO IDEAS BECOME?

Big things, brave things, smart things, silly things, good things. Things like stories, artwork, journeys, inventions, communities, products, and cures—everything you see around you was once an idea.

BUILDS CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORTS CREATIVITY

This story is a celebration of ideas that come in all shapes and sizes. It follows a child who has an idea, one he doesn’t know what to do with. He’s afraid others will think his idea is too strange, too different, too wild, so he keeps it to himself. But as the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. Until one day, something amazing happens.

YOU CHANGE THE WORLD

This is a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it space to grow, and to see what happens next.

So what will become of your idea? Now that’s up to you.

DISCOVER THE “WHAT DO YOU DO WITH…?” BOOK SERIES

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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM?

“This relatable story will resonate with children who become frustrated or daunted when facing a problem, encouraging them to step back and view it with a new perspective.” —The Horn Book

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE?

“A read-aloud worthy of repeated reading, Yamada and Besom once again urge young readers to live inspired lives, to face their fears, and to know that the full range of their feelings makes them human.”—The Children’s Bookshelf

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS: DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION (3-BOOK BOXED SET)

Discover the amazing things that happen when you nurture your bright ideas, face your problems, and take bold chances. This collection features all three books in the award-winning, New York Times best-selling What Do You Do With…? book series.

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Customer Reviews

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Deeper Look
This story has been encouraging courageous thinking and brilliant ideas for a decade. We’re celebrating with a beautiful commemorative 10th anniversary edition. This idea plush is a wonderful reminder to give your ideas plenty of time, attention, and space to grow. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. This book inspires kids to find the courage to go for the opportunities that come their way. This keepsake boxed set includes the three-book series: What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Problem?, and What Do You Do With a Chance? This enchanting children’s book is encouragement to treasure the talent and potential within and embrace your rare and wondrous life.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Compendium; 9th Print edition (February 1, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1938298071
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938298073
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Customers say

Customers find the story wonderful, adorable, and desirable. They say the message is thought-provoking, inspiring, and powerful. Readers describe the illustrations as lovely, cute, and playful. They also say the book is great for all ages and offers great wisdom. Customers praise the writing quality as well-written, concise, and easy to understand.

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