Kudo Noriko 工藤紀子

Kudo Noriko is a renowned Japanese picture book author and manga artist, famous for her charming series like "Wildcats Crew," "Little Chick," and "Little Penguin." Besides creating beloved children’s books, she designs educational tools for young learners. Her husband, Toshiyuki Kudo, is a digital media creator and former Disney artist who now makes promotional videos for her books.

Her works have received acclaim, with "Wild Cat Army Loves Ice Cream" and "Wild Cat Army Rides the Train" earning top spots in the prestigious Ehonya-san Taisho awards. Kudo's stories are not only adorable but also teach important values such as empathy, responsibility, and proper behavior, making them perfect for character education.