Yumiko Shirai is a self-made illustrator and author. This is her first major work in Japan and marks her U.S. debut. It took Yumiko a total of ten years from conceptualization to c...view moreYumiko Shirai is a self-made illustrator and author. This is her first major work in Japan and marks her U.S. debut. It took Yumiko a total of ten years from conceptualization to completion for this work of visual artistry. Yumiko's work has also appeared in various magazines, newspapers, and children's educational books.view less