Yayoi Kusama: Little People, Big Dreams

Little Yayoi grew up in Japan and loved creating art. Although her parents didn’t approve of her pastime, Yayoi continued to express herself through painting and drawing. One day, at around ten years old, she had an intense vision. All of a sudden, she felt as though she was in a field of talking flowers, their heads looked like little dots going on forever and ever, and she was becoming part of them . . . This vision influenced Yayoi’s art for decades to come. From drawings and paintings to sculptures and installations, she mesmerized audiences with her dot-covered creations, using her work to show others how she experienced the world.

• Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara,, illustrated by Ryoko Ichikawa
• Published by Quarto, 2025
• Hardcover, 32 pages
• Reading age: 4-8 years (through 99 years)
• Dimensions: approx 7.5 x 9.5 inches

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Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Each book in the series features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.