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Books by Kobi Yamada

Kobi Yamada is a New York Times best-selling author, the creator of many empowering books, and the president and CEO of Compendium. We invite you to explore his award-winning collection of books and discover the timeless inspiration waiting just for you.

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"My forever goal is to spark conversations and discussions that will lead to more insight and understanding—conversations on compassion, perception, potential, and mentorship."

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Meet Author & Compendium president, Kobi Yamada

The stories of Kobi Yamada are ones you’ll carry with you long after the final page. His critically acclaimed books have been translated into more than 30 languages, inviting readers of all ages to catch glimpses of their own endless possibilities. Filled with lessons on believing in big ideas, taking chances, confronting fears, embracing failure, and experiencing wonder, his collection offers life lessons you can return to again and again.

A Pacific Northwest native, Yamada’s love for nature often finds its way into his books. When he’s not writing, he enjoys traveling, cooking, cuddling cats, and playing with the dog. Yamada feels lucky to share his life with his wife and two children.

Follow Kobi Yamada on Instagram at @livethegoodstuff.

With whimsical illustrations and uplifting words, Yamada's books offer opportunities to slow down and take notice of the magic around and within you. Discover the joy of these imaginative books today.

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This image shows the front cover of the gift book, Chasing Dreams: How to add more daring to your doing, written by Kobi Yamada. The cover has an illustration by Charles Santoso of an adorable raccoon reaching for a butterfly fluttering into the sky.
This image shows the front view of the of the gift book, Chasing Dreams: How to add more daring to your doing, written by Kobi Yamada and an inside spread from the book of the adorable raccoon character rushing off with a filled backpack, umbrella and book. The copy on the page reads "What the day brings depends on what you bring to the day. Opportunity arrives with each moment."

Chasing Dreams

How to Add More Daring to Your Doing

$14.95

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Front view of the Finding Muchness duckling plush.
Front view of cuddly duckling plush with companion gift books "Finding Muchness" and "Feeling Grateful", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso.

Duckling Plush

A companion to the book Finding Muchness

$14.95

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Front cover of "Feeling Grateful" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso featuring the title in the center, and an illustration of the main character, a cuddly bear.
Lifestyle photo the gift book "Feeling Grateful: How to Add More Goodness to Your Gladness" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso. Book is open to a page with a sweet illustration of the main character, a cuddly bear looking at a pair of bushes that also looks like two friends holding hands. The copy on the page reads "None of us make it through life alone. Take time to pause and reflect on those who have helped you along the way."

Feeling Grateful

How to Add More Goodness to Your Gladness

$14.95

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Front cover, white jacket that features the main character, an adorable illustrated duckling, yellow hardcover, inspiring book by kobi yamada
Lifestyle photo of a plush duckling with the companion gift book "Finding Muchness: How to Add More Life to Life" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso. Book is open to a page with a sweet illustration of the main character, an adorable duckling laying in a pile of heart shaped leaves, making a leaf angel. The copy on the page reads "If in doubt, love more. The heart is much like a balloon; the fuller it becomes, the more it wants to fly."

Finding Muchness

How to Add More Life to Life

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$14.95

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So Much Gratitude

12 Note Cards for Appreciation & Friendship

$14.95

Gift Books to Celebrate and Connect

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The front cover of this book has a beige background with a drawing of two bears holding a balloon, and the title "Because I Had A Teacher" at the top of the book.
Photo of a gift basket that has the gift book "Because I had a Teacher" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Natalie Russell.

Because I Had a Teacher

$12.95

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Illustrated hardcover book with the title Because of You, Dad. The cover features a father bear holding up a cub.
Photo of "Because of You, Dad" written by Kobi Yamada and illstrated by Natalie Russell. Image shows a page from the book that says "Because of you, I have someone who shares my hopes and supports my dreams."

Because of You, Dad

$14.95

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Illustrated hardcover book with the title Because of You, Mom. The cover features a mother bear and a cub walking together.
Photo of "Because of You, Mom" written by Kobi Yamada and illstrated by Natalie Russell. Image shows a page from the book that says "I have courage to push a little further and reach a little higher."

Because of You, Mom

$14.95

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Front view of the Finding Muchness duckling plush.
Front view of cuddly duckling plush with companion gift books "Finding Muchness" and "Feeling Grateful", written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso.

Duckling Plush

A companion to the book Finding Muchness

$14.95

Bestseller

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Front cover of "Feeling Grateful" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso featuring the title in the center, and an illustration of the main character, a cuddly bear.
Lifestyle photo the gift book "Feeling Grateful: How to Add More Goodness to Your Gladness" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso. Book is open to a page with a sweet illustration of the main character, a cuddly bear looking at a pair of bushes that also looks like two friends holding hands. The copy on the page reads "None of us make it through life alone. Take time to pause and reflect on those who have helped you along the way."

Feeling Grateful

How to Add More Goodness to Your Gladness

$14.95

Bestseller

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Front cover, white jacket that features the main character, an adorable illustrated duckling, yellow hardcover, inspiring book by kobi yamada
Lifestyle photo of a plush duckling with the companion gift book "Finding Muchness: How to Add More Life to Life" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Charles Santoso. Book is open to a page with a sweet illustration of the main character, an adorable duckling laying in a pile of heart shaped leaves, making a leaf angel. The copy on the page reads "If in doubt, love more. The heart is much like a balloon; the fuller it becomes, the more it wants to fly."

Finding Muchness

How to Add More Life to Life

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$14.95

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The Mentor Series: Celebrate how conversations between a young beginner and someone more accomplished offer beautiful lessons on the process of learning, growing, and becoming.

Explore Children's Books by Kobi Yamada

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Front of flying pig plush, featuring a pink pig wearing a brown helmet.
Front cover of the children's book Maybe, and the flying pig plush, featuring a pink pig wearing a brown helmet.

Flying Pig Plush

A companion to the book Maybe

$16.95

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Front view of "Idea" plush, a white egg with a yellow crown and orange feet.
Idea Plush sitting on a table beside a copy of the children's book What Do You Do With an Idea.

Idea Plush

Companion to the New York Times best-selling What Do You Do With an Idea?

$10.95

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Front cover of the children's book "Maybe" featuring a child and a pig looking up at the stars, with a dark blue background.
Cover of the illustrated children's book "Maybe" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Gabriella Barouch. The book is open to a page with the girl hugging a polar bear. Copy on the page reads "Maybe you will speak up for those who can't speak for themselves."

Maybe

A Story about the Endless Potential in All of Us

$18.95

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Front cover of the children's book The Candy Dish, featuring the title in the center, and a silver candy dish at the bottom, cracked open with colors flowing from the inside.
Lifestyle photo of the children's illustrated book "The Candy Dish" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Adelina Lirius. The book is sitting on a table in a child's room.

The Candy Dish

$17.95

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Front cover of the children's book "What Do You Do With A Chance?" featuring boy and a fox walking towards the sun.
Lifestyle photo of the children's illustrated book "What Do You Do with a Chance" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom.

What Do You Do With a Chance?

$17.95

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Front cover of the children's book "What Do You Do With A Problem" featuring a boy walking against rain, and a gray background.
Lifestyle photo of the children's illustrated book "What Do You Do With a Problem" written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom.

What Do You Do With a Problem?

$17.95

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Front cover of What Do You Do With an Idea? children's book, featuring a white background and the image of a child looking down at an egg.
Photo of child reading "What Do You Do With an Idea" in a blanket tent.

What Do You Do With an Idea?

$17.95

Kobi Yamada Discusses The Candy Dish

What happens when something truly miraculous shows up in your life? Do you recognize it? Do you appreciate it? Do you see it for what it really is? Watch an interview with Kobi Yamada describing his inspiration behind The Candy Dish.

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