Satoshi Kako (31 March 1926 – 2 May 2018) was a Japanese author and illustrator of children's books. [1]
Born in Fukui Prefecture on 31 March 1926, Satoshu Kako originally trained as an applied chemist and had a career as a chemical engineer. In Japan, he is best known for his educational works that combine his engineering and scientific background with his love of storytelling. [2]
Kako's works for very young children include The Story of Your Teeth, which was written in response to widespread dental problems among Japanese children in the 1970s. [3]
His main works are “Kako Satoshi Story Book” series, “Beautiful Picture”, “Daruma-chan” series, “Where is Toko-chan”, “Kako Satoshi Body Book” series, ” He produced more than 600 items, including Traditional Play Thoughts. [3] [4]
He died on 2 May 2018. [5]
On 31 March 2023, Google celebrated Satoshi Kako's 97th Birthday with a doodle. [6]
Satoshi Kako (31 March 1926 – 2 May 2018) was a Japanese author and illustrator of children's books. [1]
Born in Fukui Prefecture on 31 March 1926, Satoshu Kako originally trained as an applied chemist and had a career as a chemical engineer. In Japan, he is best known for his educational works that combine his engineering and scientific background with his love of storytelling. [2]
Kako's works for very young children include The Story of Your Teeth, which was written in response to widespread dental problems among Japanese children in the 1970s. [3]
His main works are “Kako Satoshi Story Book” series, “Beautiful Picture”, “Daruma-chan” series, “Where is Toko-chan”, “Kako Satoshi Body Book” series, ” He produced more than 600 items, including Traditional Play Thoughts. [3] [4]
He died on 2 May 2018. [5]
On 31 March 2023, Google celebrated Satoshi Kako's 97th Birthday with a doodle. [6]