![]() Compendium’s products are featured in thousands of stores throughout the world. Compendium has had the honor of collaborating with some of the most recognized brands and retailers including: Target, Starbucks, Amazon, Nordstrom, Costco and Barnes & Noble. ![]() Yamada and his staff have created numerous critically-acclaimed lines of inspirational books, products and programs. His titles have been translated into over thirty languages. He is also a multiple New York Times bestselling author including the award-winning picture books: "What Do You Do With An Idea?," "What Do You Do With A Problem?," "What Do You Do With A Chance?," "Maybe," "Because I Had A Teacher," "Trying," "Finding Muchness," "Feeling Grateful," "The Candy Dish," "Noticing," "Because of You, Mom" and "Because of You, Dad." The books have sold millions of copies, inspired a dance performance, a symphony performance, musical theater performances and an upcoming animated film. A captivating story about a child who isn’t sure what to make of a chance encounter and then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.Kobi Yamada serves as the President/CEO of Compendium, Incorporated, an inspiring gift and publishing company. Then one day he realizes that he doesn’t need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance . Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. And then, one day, something amazing happens. ![]() As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who’s ever had a big idea. What Do You Do With…? picture book series is created by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator Mae Besom. ![]()
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