What Do You Do with an Idea?

Discover the transformative power of creativity, confidence, and perseverance in What Do You Do with an Idea?, the multi-award-winning picture book written by Kobi Yamada. The story follows a young boy who unexpectedly encounters a strange, glowing, egg-like entity—a physical manifestation of a brand-new idea. At first, unsure of what to do with it and afraid of what others might think, the boy tries to ignore it. However, as the persistent little idea follows him around, he begins to care for it, feed it attention, and protect it from skeptics. As the boy's confidence grows, his idea grows too, until one day it spreads its wings and changes his entire world. Beautifully brought to life by the striking illustrations of Mae Besom—which masterfully transition from a muted, monochromatic world into a burst of vivid, swirling colors as the idea takes hold—this inspiring tale is a profound lesson for readers of all ages on how to welcome, nurture, and bravely share an idea with the world.