Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Books

Book SynopsisA warm father and son story in which an irresistible lion cub proudly tries to be just like Dad. Lionel can do everything Dad does: Dad combs his hair. So does Lionel. Dad scratches his arm. So does Lionel. Dad sings very, very loud. So does Lionel. But when Lionel throws all the toys in the air and they come down THUNK on Dad’s head ... Dad yells! Ow! So does Lionel! Dad stops to think. Then rushes back for a big hug—Dad is very, very happy, and so is Lionel! This fun story is a discussion tool for emotional learning—over enthusiasm, mistakes, feeling upset, reconciliation, love—and a father and son relationship rarely seen in board books. Boundary-pushing Lionel has a winning, mischievous grin, and his tolerant father provides a great model for parenting. This small and sturdy board book is just right for toddlers’ and preschoolers’ hands and ideal to read alongside a child. Lionel Is Just Like Dad is the third book in this original board book series, designed as standalone stories that introduce developmental milestones with tolerant humor, mischief and gentle guidance. Series includes Lionel Eats All By Himself and Lionel Poops. With stories drawn from the intense emotions of toddlers, this series is built to give children confidence and the freedom to discover who they are. Translated from the French edition by Daniel Hahn. Trade ReviewCharming, reassuring and a fun portrayal of a parent’s unconditional love."Who am I to resist these board books’ charms?" -- Betsy Bird, Fuse 8"a charming story of the unconditional love between a parent and a child." -- Read Plus, Australia

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Book SynopsisPlay hide and seek in the city with a boy, his animal friends and a dinosaur that’s surprisingly hard to spot. The brilliantly interactive follow-up to international bestselling picture book, Have You Seen Elephant? Best friends boy, dog and elephant are VERY good at hide-and-seek. There’s a missing dinosaur in the city—who better to spot this elusive giant? They search the skate park, the museum, the subway... No one in the city can spot the dinosaur, not even this crack hide-and-seek team. But delighted readers will be pointing “There it is!” from the first page. This absurd, laugh-out-loud picture book for preschoolers is richly illustrated with David Barrow’s trademark beautiful use of light and colour and dramatic cityscapes—a guaranteed hit with dinosaur-loving toddlers. With clues, surprises and humour, this game-inside-a-book celebrates imaginative play and is perfect for sharing with children who will love being better at finding the dinosaur than their adult reader.Trade Review"Absolutely brilliant!" -- Waterstones, UK"Beautiful! Adults will love it too, kids will love it the most." -- BBC Radio, UK"perfect for younger search-and-find fans!" -- Youth Services Book Review, starred review"A picture book for sharing, for laughing over, a spotting game, look-and-find story for the imagination of every reader to get lost in." -- Armadillo Magazine, UK"Barrow’s artwork is dreamy, painterly and stunning as well as being totally perfect for young readers." -- BookTrust, UK, Books of the Month"Delicious fun for observant young readers." -- Books for Keeps, UK

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Book SynopsisA funny and whimsical picture book about an ordinary family day, told through a bird family, from 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient Eva Lindström. “Wash your beaks, it’s time for lunch—flies again today,” says Dad. After lunch the young birds get sent off to play—they sing, hunt mosquitos, compare leg size and poke grubs. This is how birds spend a day. Eva Lindström reflects the familiar and the absurd in human behavior through this funny bird family. We all recognize the family dynamics of bickering over fried mosquitos and worm pie—only the youngest is allowed to pick out the worms. Toddlers will recognize key moments in a perfectly down to earth day—play, mealtimes, stretching boundaries and sleep. With dry observations of human family behavior that adults will enjoy, this is a picture book to make all the family laugh and to read aloud together. Expressive faces, hilarious hairstyles, Dad’s great cooking, and a sister and brother’s everyday conversation combine in a heartwarming and completely individual picture book from a unique artist with an international following. Eva Lindström was awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2022 and has been nominated once for the Hans Christian Award and eight times for the August Award which she won in 2013. She is a major influence on picture and comic book artists worldwide. Translated from the Swedish edition by Julia Marshall. Other books from Eva Lindström My Dog Mouse Everyone Walks AwayTrade Review"A quiet story to read over and over." -- Kirkus Reviews"not to be missed." -- Youth Services Book Review, starred review"Quietly joyous." -- Five Books, Best Kids' Books of 2023"amusement comes from the view of birds as having so much—bickering, boredom, complaining—in common with humans." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.“A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit.”—Kirkus, STARRED reviewVillagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man—and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone KidsTrade Review“Purchase for all picture bookshelves."—School Library Journal“Captivating… a great choice for story sequencing and problem-resolution…would allow even pre-readers familiar with the story to follow along and re-tell it on their own."—Children's Literature“Children can learn much from this carefully constructed parable... The Shade Tree shows us that we can greatly enrich our lives by reaching out-and sharing.”—Quill & Quire“Certain to resonate with young readers."—Publishers Weekly“Delicate paintwork... Suzy Lee uses spare language and illustration to retell a traditional Korean folktale.”—The Wall Street Journal"Small but evocative artistic details continually reward re-readers… All the cleverer for its minimal depictions, this tale has maximal resonance as societies embrace collaborative solidarity and community care."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books review"(A) thought-provoking volume about sharing, community and the undoing of selfishness."—STARRED Youth Service Book Review“The soothing cadence of the story paired with the simple but beautiful illustrations and amusing ending make for a calming and satisfying read, translated from Korean and reformatted for a North American audience. A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit.”—Kirkus, STARRED review

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful tribute to the Pacific rainforest for kids aged 4-8, discover the surprising connection between salmon and the forest, and why they need each other.In this new edition of a classic, internationally acclaimed scientist David Suzuki and celebrated author Sarah Ellis share the life cycle of salmon in tender dialogue between Kate and her dad as they hike through the woods, meeting animals and friends along the way.The charming and informative text, accompanied by Sheena Lott''s exquisite watercolor art, magically evoke the spirit and mystery of the West Coast rainforest and celebrate salmon forests from an Indigenous perspective. Together, the text and illustrations illuminate the interconnectedness of the forest and the sea and of all life in between.

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Book SynopsisThis is the story of my mother and her friend Juan, of how she discovered books and he the light of day.So begins Clara and the Man With Books in His Window. In this beautifully illustrated book, set in rural 1920s Argentina, Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning author María Teresa Andruetto shares the true story of how her mother, Clara, the daughter of a poor laundress, meets Juan, a wealthy and bookish recluse who never leaves his house because he is afraid society will not accept who he really is.A powerful tale about friendship and about the world available to us when we open a book, but also when we have the courage to be our true selves, Clara and the Man With Books in His Window was selected by the ALIJA and the Fundación Cuatro Gatos as the best book of the year. Now available for the first time in English, it is destined to transfix readers young and old.

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Book SynopsisA postcard-sized version of Debi Gliori's bestselling book. The ideal gift, featuring the whole of the original Tobermory Cat. Just put a stamp on it and post it! In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a time he didn't think he was special at all - not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa or the fishing cats of Fishnish. But now everyone knows about him. He's the cat who has become a legend in his own lifetime by simply being himself. He's the cat who dances on top of the fish van; the cat who speaks to otters; the cat who drives the big yellow digger; the cat who rides on top of cars. He's the Tobermory Cat.Trade Review'Gliori's gentle story is appealing but her clever illustrations steal the show. Full of detail , allusion and charm they can be returned to time and again' * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisThis is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides.Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals and birds, this is not simply an exquisite alphabet book, but also a wonderful celebration of some of the most magnificent scenery in Britain.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for holidays and rainy days, the Holiday Boredom Buster will fill your days with endless fun.This book is packed with pictures to colour, doodles to complete and puzzles to solve – including mazes, spot-the-differences, search-and-finds, dot-to-dots and tricky brainteasers.So pop your pens and this book in your backpack wherever you go to fill your holiday with fun.Other titles in the series:9781780555676 Are We Nearly There Yet?9781780556055 The Backpack Activity Book9781780556062 Amazing Pen & Paper Games

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Book SynopsisEnter the wonderful world of kawaii with this super-cute colouring book, filled with Japanese-inspired designs to colour and enjoy. Featuring adorable animals, charming little monsters and super-cute food and stationery, this book is guaranteed to give you kawaii fever. Pocket-sized and portable, it's great for colouring on the go. Part of the I Heart series with a pretty foiled cover, this colouring book is the perfect gift for kawaii-lovers everywhere.Other books in the series include: 9781780553887 I Heart Cute Colouring9781780555522 I Heart Unicorns 9781780555584 I Heart Mermaids9781780556239 I Heart Narwhals9781780556444 I Heart Elves 9781780556772 I Heart Butterflies 9781780556529 I Heart Flamingos 9781780556789 I Heart Cute Unicorns

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Book SynopsisThis amazing colouring book is perfect for creative kids.This amazing colouring book is perfect for creative kids. Packed with fantastic scenes and images - including planes, trains, automobiles and even the occasional alien spacecraft - this book is ideal for keeping young colourists entertained on long car journeys or at home on rainy days.

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Book SynopsisEnter the world of bees, with this buzzing collection of scenes to colour and enjoy. Packed full of friendly bees, luscious plants and flowers, honey, hives and more, children and adults alike can bring the world’s most important insect to life with colour.

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Book SynopsisFall in love with rainbows with this beautiful new addition to our I Heart Colouring series. Packed full of pretty rainbow scenes, rainbow patterns, cute animals and luscious plants and flowers all enjoying the sunshine after the storm, children and adults alike will love to bring each image to life with colour. Complete with a joyful foil cover, I Heart Rainbows is sure to brighten up anyone’s day, come rain or shine.

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Book SynopsisStart your engines for the ultimate racing car adventure! Young builders will love this fun-filled LEGO® pack which includes bricks, a 48-page book of ideas and activities and over 260 reusable stickers.Use the LEGO bricks to build any of the three awesome racing cars, before customizing them with the stickers. The book includes building instructions and loads of hints and tips for customizing each car with cool new looks and upgrades. With more than 10 different rebuild options, you can keep creating new cars over and over again.The book also includes plenty of fun puzzles for when you need a breather from the racetrack.LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2021 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisMeet Nova, Aliya, Liann, Paisley, Autumn, Olly, Zac and Leo, the new LEGO® Friends. Use your pens and pencils to complete the puzzles and fill each beautiful scene with your own choice of colours.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the FRIENDS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting, rhyming text featuring a whole host of familiar and much-loved fairy-tale characters on a new adventure.Goldilocks wants to play and wants someone to join her adventure. But Mum, Fairy Godmother, the three bears and a whole family of familiar fairy-tale friends are too busy with their chores to play. Her marvellous plans are met by ‘Not Now, Goldilocks!' but everyone promises to play with her later ... Join little Goldilocks and her big imagination as she discovers that even when loved ones are too busy to play, adventures for one can be just as much fun. And when she really needs them, her family and friends will be there for her to play and help save the day. Not Now, Goldilocks! is an energetic, rhyming text that follows the fun-seeking Goldilocks on her journey of discovery through fairy-tale land and into a realm of creative play. A book to encourage and inspire independent play in children with a reassuring message of love

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Book SynopsisA beautiful book for children and their families, Milky Moments celebrates the joy of childhood and mothering, and normalises breastfeeding as a part of day-to-day life. Delightfully illustrated scenes are complemented by lyrical rhyming text that gently draws the reader into the lives of the families depicted. The hand-painted illustrations are set in a variety of locations including a playgroup, a shopping trip, parks, hospital and at home. The children’s ages range from newborn to 5 years old, baby and child breastfeeding positioning is accurate and realistic, and the love and attention to detail in the book were inspired by the guiding principles of the La Leche League and the author’s own personal experience. Inspirational, intimate and fun, Milky Moments is not only a book to treasure, but also a book that will educate and inform on the importance and normality of breastfeeding – however old you are.

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Book SynopsisContains nine ready-to-play minibeasts, plus three to colour in with your own fantastic designs. From jumping grasshoppers to stinging scorpions, and everything in between, create fantastic moving minibeast puppets to play with. Each model comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions, and no scissors or glue required! Created by Sato Hisao, talented paper artist and engineer. For ages 6+

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Book SynopsisChildren's book legend Michael Morpurgo teams up with amazing illustration newcomer Sam Usher for an adorable story with counting activities for parents and children to share. This has the makings of another Morpurgo classic. The frogs always beat the toads at long jump but the toads don't mind – anything for a quiet life. But then the children – and Mutt the dog – come in search of some good jumpers, and the toads see an opportunity to get their own back. Soon the poor frogs have been gathered up and put in an ice-cream tub, and they're hopping mad!Children's book legend Michael Morpurgo teams up with amazing illustration newcomer Sam Usher for an adorable story with counting activities for parents and children to share. This has the makings of another Morpurgo classic.

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Book SynopsisSmall children ask big questions. "Who Made Me?" is one of the most important. This book gives a comprehensive answer, providing the facts of life with frankness and humour, and puts them in the context of a loving relationship. This book is intended for parents and children to read together, to help talk about a potentially complicated (and possibly a little embarrassing!) subject. Teachers may also find this a useful resource.

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Book SynopsisComplete the story of Noah and his Ark using the sticker sheets provided! Appealing pictures from Helen Prole make it easy for children to engage with this important retelling in the Candle Bible for Toddlers range.

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Book SynopsisA perfect activity for older children aged 7-9 to engage them with Bible stories about Jesus. Key events and verses about Jesus life and sayings are recreated through 14 pages of colourful comic strips. These comic strips are then provided as colouring activity pages for readers to illustrate in their own way. A fun and appealing way to encourage children to become familiar and remember key phrases and moments in Jesus life. This activity books also provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of who Jesus was and what he did. Also available in this Colouring Bible Comics series is Colouring Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisA collection of 99 Bible Stories illustrated in bright colours. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. Following the Bible narrative the stories start with At the Beginning, and cover a wide variety including Samuel Listens, Esther, A Blind Man Sees, and Jesus Walks on the Lake, right through to One Day Jesus Will Return.Table of ContentsOld TestamentAt the beginning 8Water and trees 10Sun, stars, and seasons 11Plenty of fish in the sea 12All sorts of animals 14A man and a woman 16A day of rest . 18A wonderful garden . 20Forbidden fruit . 22Leaving the garden 24Flashing swords 25Noah builds an ark . 26The boat afloat . 28The first rainbow 30The tall tower . 32Abraham moves home . 34A baby for Sarah 36Isaac finds a wife 38Twins! . 40A stony pillow 42Jacob is tricked . 44Joseph the dreamer 46The brothers’ plot . 48Joseph in jail . 49Strange dreams . 50Joseph helps the king . 52A baby in a basket 54God speaks to Moses . 56Moses meets the king 58The sea dries up . 60Moses climbs a mountain 62Giants! 64Crossing the river . 66

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Book SynopsisA companion prayer book to 99 Stories from the Bible with delightful illustrations in a strong vibrant style, and prayers for all occasions. The prayers are a combination of traditional and modern (by Juliet David), and provide an introduction to family prayer time with young children, bringing talking to God to life in the heart of every child.Table of ContentsThank You, God! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A New Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11God’s Wonderful World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Family and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29All God’s Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Mealtimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Hear My Prayer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Help Me, Lord! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Bedtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74While We Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Special Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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Book SynopsisA well designed, colourful, and creative Christmas activity book for children, families, and communities to connect with God and one another. Wow! Christmas explores six aspects about the birth of Jesus, including Jesus as the light of the world, ordinary yet extraordinary shepherds, the journey of the wise men, the giving of gifts, the excitement and anticipation waiting for Christmas, and why Christmas is something to celebrate. Each story is explored through offering innovative activities including engaging prayer, craft and create, acting the scene, time for reflection, ideas for discussion, and creative praise. PRAY - Opportunities to pray in a creative way by yourself or with others. PAUSE - Take some time out to reflect on an element of the story and how it fits with our lives now. PLAY - Ideas to get you on your feet and having a bit of fun around the story. CREATE - Craft and make creations that help to explore themes and parts of the story. CELEBRATE - Find joy in the story and ideas in how to rejoice in these together. COMMUNICATE - A chance to chat and connect with each other using the parts of the story as conversation starters. Written by Martha Shrimpton, founder of Nimbus Collective, this book aims to help all ages to connect in a creative way as an individual, as a family and as a community, and also with God. The WOW! series are creative, interactive, and practical books that offer innovative resources to explore stories and themes found in the Bible. They are designed to help you explore your faith with your family or as a group by delving imaginatively into stories and offering reflection time for both adults and children. This series encourages connection and conversation between adults and children/youth through the stories and characters, inspiring empathy for the children and a new way of thinking about these well-known stories for adults. Ideal to use at home or as a resource for church schools and churches, providing a multitude of activities and conversation starters for Sunday schools, intergenerational worship, religious education, and collective worship in schools.

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Book SynopsisA fantastically fun-filled little book great for journeys, Sunday schools, awards, or a rainy day! All the puzzles and activities are based around stories about the kings and queens in the Bible. The activities include dot-to-dot, spot the difference, colouring, match the pairs, put the story in the right order, mazes, complete the drawing, spot the deliberate mistakes. At the bottom of the page the story that the activity is from is explained, and a Bible reference included. Sometimes there is a bonus question for more puzzling fun! Pack of 5!

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Book SynopsisCreate fantasy princess palace scenes with this royal sticker activity book for children age 5+. A perfect fantasy activity book to give to a child for princess sticker fun. Includes over 500 stickers!

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Book SynopsisPeter wants to get his mother the perfect gift for her birthday. His sisters paint a picture and bake a cake -- but they won't let Peter join in. Instead, he dreams of giving his mother the most beautiful tree in the world.Grandad promises to help but Peter is disappointed with the black stick he digs up. How could anyone think this was a beautiful tree? Then the seasons change, and so does the tree. Will Peter's tree flourish in the end?This enchanting tale of childhood and seasonal transformation is brought to life by Bernadette Watts' beautifully observed illustrations of the natural world.Trade Review'A poignant story brought to life by beautiful images. My daughter and I particularly loved the pictures of the garden, which is captured so wonderfully across the seasons.'-- Juno Magazine

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Book SynopsisOne day a poor fisherman catches a fish that says he's an enchanted prince and begs to be set free. But when the fisherman tells his wife the story, she demands that the fish grants a wish in return.The magical wishing fish grants them a new house, riches and power. But as his wife's requests become more and more extreme, the kindly fisherman starts to wish only that they were as happy as they'd been when they were poor.This classic Brothers Grimm tale of being careful what you wish for is beautifully brought to life with soft, detailed illustrations by Loek Koopmans. A wonderful new adaptation that brings light-hearted humour and warmth to the traditional morality tale of the fisherman and his wife; a story retold throughout the world.Trade Review'The story is smoothly told [and] the delicate paintings often have an ethereal, abstract quality.'-- Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThis is a chunky, colourful board book that introduces young children to farm animals and their sounds. Loes Botman's beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the animals to life, and the fun, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud with little ones.Trade Review'A super introduction to animals and their young.'-- Creative Steps

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Book SynopsisJoin two friends who love playing together wherever they are. They play cafes and boats, castles and baking, snowmen and parties. And when the day is over and it's time for bed, they can't wait to play together again tomorrow.With gorgeous, detailed scenes of children playing, this simple board book has very few words, encouraging children to interact with the beautiful artwork in their own way.A sturdy board book for young hands about the endless possibilities of imaginative play.Trade Review'A celebration of childhood and friendship, replete with imagination, ambition, and even a bit of mischief… Touching, memorable, exquisite.'--Kirkus Starred Review'With gorgeous, detailed scenes of children playing, this simple board book has very few words, encouraging children to interact with the beautiful artwork in their own way... We love the simplicity of the story and the lovely illustrations of the daily life and play of small children. Each page provides a new activity to explore and new games to play, lending itself to a day long story exploration. The settings are vivid and relatable and the book invites children to think of their own special places and games they share with friends.'-- Seven Stories'I like the soft style of the illustrations and all the vibrant colors. The children look like they are having the time of their lives playing and imagining together.This board book is adorable from start to finish!'-- Books for MKs'Törnqvist's watercolor and fine black lines make for very literal illustrations with lots of bright colors and recognizable objects to identify. This is a large format board book and there's lots to look at once you open the pages, with the illustrations coming right to the edge of the page...The concept is strong and the illustrations are charming.'-- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars

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Book SynopsisDaisy the duck and her friends are always very hungry -- there's never enough to eat in their stream on the farm. When they waddle off to look for food, they soon get lost. Can Daisy and the other ducks find their way home and something tasty to eat? A charming board book for very young children, with soft illustrations by Marjan van Zeyl, illustrator of The Apple Cake, and rhythmic words, perfect for reading aloud.Trade Review'Another Floris Books favorite, the illustrations in Daisy the Hungry Duck remind me of illustrations by Robert McCloskey. As a paddling of ducks is seen in a stream, they "swim, swim, swim." When the ducks get hungry, they "dive, dive, dive." When Daisy duck is still hungry, they "waddle, waddle, waddle" in the meadow. With repeated words in sets of three on every page that refer to the actions of either the ducks, other animals, or people they may meet, this form of repetition is wonderful for kids.'-- Where the Board Books ArePraise for Marjan Van Zeyl:'This is a charming board book with lovely illustrations to share with a very young child.'-- Armadillo on Hannah on the Farm 'The illustrations of natural farm settings by Dutch artist Marjan van Zeyl are evocative and soothing.'-- Curled Up With a Good Kids Book on Hannah on the Farm

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Book SynopsisMama opened our bedroom door. "Come on, you two," she whispered. "We need to go now, to get there on time."Excited, the sleepy family step outside into a beautiful summer evening. They've entered a night-time world, quiet and shadowy, filled with fresh smells and amazing sights. Is this what they miss when they're asleep?Together, they walk out of their sleeping village. What will they find in the dark landscape?This beautiful and evocative book movingly recalls family trips and the excitement of unknown adventure, while celebrating the awe-inspiring power of the natural world.A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book.Trade Review'Awash in nocturnal blue, Dorléans's graphite pencil illustrations of a family of nighttime explorers evoke a luminous sense of wonder. From bedside lamps to the delicate beam of stars, hints of light punctuate each spread, cleverly directing the reader's attention to hidden details -- an owl atop a tree, a badger skulking in the grass, a pair of mice among the rocks -- and reflecting the warm bond of a family.'-- Jessica Agudelo, The New York Times'Narrated by one of the children, the prose shines with sensory acuity as the family leaves a village behind them with a particular location in mind. "We left the road, and the path/ climbed gently out of the valley./ A train sliced through the darkness," one verso page reads as the family overlooks a landscape of fastidiously needled trees against a star-studded sky. Navy washes overlay graphite pencil and digital illustrations, with fine-lined detail so startlingly observed that readers will feel immersed in each expansive spread. Suspense builds as sparse beams of light illuminate the darkness page by page and each spread carries the family forward through the night. A graceful, perfectly paced appreciation of nature.'-- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Perfectly paced page turns capture the family's trek and the wonders that await in the world after nightfall. Therein lies the joy of this picture book: Both the journey and the destination are delightful.A palette of dusky, spectral blues envelops the family on their journey, interrupted only by pops of pale yellow from bedside lamps, porch lights, flashlights, the train's headlights and the moon. When they finally reach the summit of a mountainous slope, the expansive vista and the revelation of their ultimate objective is breathtaking.Never hurried, this eloquent story is a beautifully measured tale not unlike one giant inhale (the journey) followed by a long, happy exhale (the closing spreads). Pick up a copy and make a night of it.'--BookPage'A deep and amazing read. It invites us all to think about adventuring out into the world in the dark, discovering how the world feels with nature around us, darkness, summer heat and wonder. The text in the book is simple, guiding us through the night's adventure, pointing out what can be seen and heard, and allowing us all to marvel at the world covered in night. The text never gets in the way of our amazement, instead encouraging us to see more and play along.The blue, oh the blue in this book. It perfectly captures the night, lit only by the moon and the stars. Broken at times by windows or flashlight beams or passing trains, the night is allowed to take over all of the pages…Brilliant, magical and immersive..'-- Waking Brain Cells'Though their colors are few, the book's illustrations are lively and lovely, making the world feel awake even before light breaks over the hills in this story about chasing natural wonders.'-- Foreword Reviews'This picture book is full of vivid sensory details and atmospheric illustrations that create an experience of nature that both the young and young at heart will certainly cherish. Dorleans (The Epic Race) hooks her audience on the first page as the parents wake two sleeping children snuggled in their beds, "Wake up, you two... Let's go, so we get there on time." Where could the family need to go so late at night? [...] The mystery is solved in a wonderfully satisfying, spectacular fashion at the book's conclusion.In The Night Walk, Dorleans depicts the vastness that can be explored in a picture book with minimal words and a limited palette of primarily blue, black and white. Her text pairs with her beautifully detailed graphite pencil and watercolor art to emphasize the expanse of the natural world. The result is awe-inspiring. -- Jen Forbus, Shelf Awareness'The poetic, evocative text immerses readers in a nocturnal world; as the family finds its way through the woods... Painstaking line and graphite-pencil shading create depth and dimension for the various tree-lined, rocky, and mountainous terrains depicted along the way. At long last, the four gather atop a boulder to witness the break of dawn -- that's where we were going. This hushed, intimate picture book creates a respite from the demands of the daytime world and pulls readers into a moment of pure wonder and peace.'-- The Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review'This family outing, translated from the French, is a sensory delight, detailed with sounds and scents and tactile sensations that are enhanced by experiencing the world in, literally, a different light. Dorléans works wonders within a limited color range of rich blues and warm and bright whites, concluding with a wordless spread of yolk yellow sky and a glaring white sun almost too bright to view without blinking.'-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books'From the chirping of crickets to the scent of grass to the snap of dead branches as the family walks through the forest, the text uses sensory details effectively to help listeners imagine the experience. Beautifully composed and often striking, the illustrations were drawn in pencil, painted with watercolors, and completed digitally.This rewarding picture book, first published in France, invites children to experience a memorable encounter with the natural world.'-- Booklist, Starred Review'Watercolor and graphite pencil illustrations depict an enveloping nocturnal world through saturations of indigo. Young readers' hearts will quicken, feeling embraced by night made real with breathtaking, full-bleed washes of blue that stretch across double-page spreads. This wondrous darkness gleams with reassuring lights (from lamps, windows, flashlights, glinting stars, a woozy moon) while meticulous pencil work provides specificity. A sweater's cables claim readers' attention, as do blades of grass, pine needles, fronds of fern, and a lacework of leaves in a magical night sky perforated by stars. Equally evocative sentences (in taut translations from French) appear in clear, white lettering, engaging the senses: "We threaded through the whispering forest. The earth was damp, the bark smelled comforting." Keeping pace with this family, readers wonder where they're headed and why they must start to hurry near the book's conclusion. Urgency, exhilaration, and anticipation make the walk's conclusion, a luminous, lemony daybreak, all the more powerful... A gift -- here night isn't scary; the unknown is exhilarating and the ending sunny and clear.'-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review'Though the plot and characterization are minimal, the figurative language and journey are rich with imagery and possibility.'--Youth Services Book Review'Perfectly paced page turns capture the family's trek and the wonders that await in the world after nightfall. Therein lies the joy of this picture book: Both the journey and the destination are delightful...Dorléans’ mastery of language (with superb work from translator Polly Lawson) is especially apparent. Her sensory details are remarkable and vivid... When they finally reach the summit of a mountainous slope, the expansive vista and the revelation of their ultimate objective is breathtaking.Never hurried, this eloquent story is a beautifully measured tale not unlike one giant inhale (the journey) followed by a long, happy exhale (the closing spreads). Pick up a copy and make a night of it.'-- BookPage'Do you remember that feeling of mystery that surrounded night time when you were younger? I loved going on road trips and getting glimpses of night life wherever we were and this book highlights that feeling beautifully. The Night Walk is about a family who wakes up in the middle of the night for a hike to catch the sun rise. The artwork is so beautiful with the contrasting lights in the dark and captures that special subtle magic so well. I'm definitely making it a goal to do this with my kids this summer to share this kind of moment with them as well!'-- Kid Lit is Lit, Instagram'Gorgeous and adventurous... this tale of a family’s midnight hike is pretty much the perfect, starlit, dream-come-true for me! ... Splendid through and through.'-- OrangeMarmaladeBooks.com

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Book SynopsisRosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. Then one day a hunter comes along with his dog and frightens the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage. Can Rosalind persuade the king to part with his pet and set the little deer free?This is a delightful story for young children about freedom and friendship from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of Rosalind and the Little Deer faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.Trade Review'…the book's charm is in the combination of sweetness, gravity, and grace in both the text and the illustrations. Children beguiled by Beskow's 'Princess Sylvie' will want to make Rosalind's acquaintance.'-- Booklist Online'…enchanting illustrations really enhance this beautifully told tale.'--Creative Steps'The pictures are simple but detailed, with the colors and aspect of old prints.'-- Kirkus Book Reviews'You feel like you are stepping back in time as your eyes rest on the gentle illustrations of this book. This is ideal for an adult to read with children.'-- EYE: Early Years Educator'This is a simple story about a young girl who makes friends with a little deer… the message of the book about the importance of freedom is still relevant today.'-- Carousel

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Book SynopsisNoah and Mia live far, far away from each other, but look out upon the same great sea. In the evening, Noah and his dog Gus watch the sun softly slip beneath the waves; in the morning, Mia and her cat Olive watch from the cliffs as it rises. When Gus dies, Noah is heartbroken. In his dreams he searches for his loyal friend, but instead finds only an unfamiliar black cat. Mia dreams too: of a life better than the one she has now, and of a place to call home. When Olive leads her down an unknown path, Mia begins an epic journey which takes her somewhere she never expected.Will Mia and Noah find all they've dreamt of?Poignant and uplifting, Martin Widmark's story of finding hope and a home is accompanied by stunning illustrations from Emilia Dziubak, which alternate between the two characters' interconnected journeys. Martin and Emilia are co-creators of USBBY Outstanding International Book The House of Lost and Found, and of Little Pearl.Trade Review'Dreams of Near and Far is a beautiful story about two young children who seem worlds apart yet have so much in common... From the poignant illustrations to the heartwarming storyline, this is unquestionably a masterpiece for children and adults alike.'-- San Francisco Book Review, 5 stars'It is a quiet, gentle story, which has left us in a peaceful, contemplative place after each reading. Enter a fantastical world where dreams and life intermingle, transporting us away from the craziness of our lives for a while. I will be searching out other titles by Widmark and Dziubak immediately... The stunning, dream-like illustrations were hand-drawn using a digital stylus pen and tablet. The color palette used in each illustration enhances the mood of the text, moving from darkness to light as hope and happiness grows in the characters.'-- My Kids Read the World

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Book SynopsisPip the gnome plays happily with his woodland friends, the mouse, robin, wren and spider. Follow them through spring, summer, into autumn and then winter. The colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the seasons, with bright green leaves in spring, warm sunshine in summer, blustery wind in autumn and snowfall in winter. Perfect for bedtime, the story ends as we look up at the stars and say good night to Pip.Trade Review'These are delightful books for the youngest readers to practice talking about the pictures and page turning and for emergent readers to "have a go", supported by an adult.'-- Martine Horvath, EYE: Early Years Educator, April 2011.'Simple language is combined with striking illustrations.'-- Creative Steps, Spring 2011.'This is a comforting bedtime board book for the very young child. The illustrations complement the story's warm feeling of seasons and cycles of nature… A clever, subtle introduction to big ideas and a visually pleasing, pretty book.'-- Morag Charlwood, Armadillo, March 2011'It is a bright and colourful book that will make you smile.'-- Tammy Dolling, March 2011

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Book SynopsisFrom the moment six-year-old Eva wakes up, her day is full of questions. Her Peruvian Pap says she has billions of questions, but really Eva has balloons full of questions that she carries around until she can find the answers. She has big questions like "What can I do about all the plastic in the ocean?" and small questions like "D nde est Peru?" She has bright questions: " Los unicornios existen?" and warm questions: "Could I invent a hug that would last all day long?" She has funny questions like "Do bats get dizzy hanging upside down?" and confusing questions: "Why are oranges orange?!"Sometimes Eva's bunch of balloons grows so big that it feels overwhelming, but she's learning that it can take time to find out all the answers, and that's OK.This funny and heart-warming story by Scottish author Amy Moreno inventively captures the joy and busyness of young children's minds and encourages families to ask questions -- even when they don't have the answers. Coming from a bilingual family, Amy gives authentic insight into how Eva communicates, with a lively story in English and Spanish. Mexican illustrator Carlos Velez's wonderfully vivid artwork is full of warmth and humour.Trade Review'This book should be on every school, library and home bookshelf where there is a curious, enquiring young mind around. It's a gorgeous edition with bright, rich illustrations that children will absolutely adore. As an adult, it's funny and sweet to recognise the busy brains of children you might know in the book's main character, Eva. And for children it gently encourages those questions, showing them that even though some questions might not have a straightforward answer, that it's always okay to ask, and to express what's on your mind - even if it might feel silly. The insight into a bilingual home is also wonderful. I love this book - I loved sharing it with my own kid, and I know that children everywhere will connect with Eva and love it too.'-- Katharine Orton, author of Nevertell and Glassheart'With a deft touch, Moreno tackles childhood curiosity, emotional learning, and a bit of science... V lez s creative portrayal of Eva s accumulation of questions adds visual humor. The colorful, whimsical balloons bob and weave from frame to frame, mirroring Eva s endearing impatience A buoyant tribute to a child s inquisitiveness and the family that encourages it.'-- Kirkus Reviews This bilingual book is colourful , heartwarming and fun. Eva is a lovely character and an easily relatable one to bilingual children. -- KidsBookstagrammer, Instagram'Many children will relate to this book - all of those questions that POP into their heads! I think it is fantastic the way it is explained - visually so brilliant. We have had many many many more questions thanks to this book and we have been researching lots of the answers in the book.'-- PosiesBookClub, Instagram'It s wonderfully and cleverly written in bilingual style Spanish and English, but it s also very original in its concept and illustrations style. The end papers are particularly beautiful with lots of details and beautiful bright colours A wonderful book to marvel over, again and again.'-- Siena'sLittleLibrary, Instagram'The pictures are bright and colorful and I like that her questions are drawn in different shaped balloons. I think that kids my age will enjoy this story because kids have lots of questions they wonder about.'-- Lydia, Age 8, Kids' Book Buzz'Perfect for kiddos that have ALL the questions!'-- WhatWeAreReading, Instagram'A book that encourages children to ask the right questions namely, their questions, for when they're that age no question is a wrong one.'-- Edelweiss review'It is wonderful to discover a bilingual book suitable for young people which also provides cultural insight and offers greater diversity than more Eurocentric equivalents. A beautiful book - would highly recommend.' -- Goodreads review'I ve read this book before bed with my littles a few times and we LOVED it!'-- Ohthebookswelove, Instagram'What's brilliant about this book is the carefully interwoven bilingual aspect. The balloon illustrations are wonderful and make a great fun talking point. A lovely book that we'd highly recommend. Something a little different from the normal books we get from the publisher Floris and we'd certainly love to see more of this bilingual style of story. It's a great way to get children excited about languages, learning about other cultures and appreciating different families.'-- BusyBusyLearning, Instagram'There are questions in actual balloons throughout the whole book which makes it so fun to read (and most times the questions even match the balloon shape!).'-- RaisingReadersToBecomeLeaders, Instagram

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Book SynopsisEmily wants to help her mama by watching Daisy the cow so she doesn't escape out the hole in her fence. On the way to the meadow, Emily meets a big dog, a boastful boy and an old man. But who will help Emily when she needs it? This is a delightful springtime story for young children about kindness and helping others from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of Emily and Daisy faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.Trade Review'Elsa Beskow's books are loved by children throughout the world, and this beautifully illustrated translation is no exception. A delightful book.' -- Kindling: An Early Years magazine

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Book SynopsisIn the magical land of elves, every season is special. Helpful and kind elves play in the spring sunshine, make a wish on a summer night, harvest autumn berries and care for their animal friends in the winter snow. This vibrant picture book will captivate young readers with its luminous illustrations and gentle evocative words. In the Land of Elves is a classic picture book from bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher, and a delightful companion to In the Land of Fairies and In the Land of Mermaids.Trade Review'The illustrations are incredible.'-- Kids Book BuzzPraise for a previous edition:'Charming, colorful illustrations featuring realistic drawings of animals and birds enriches this delightful read-aloud picturebook, perfect for storytime or bedtime.’-- Midwest Book Review'Beautifully illustrated double landscape paintings record the mysterious and wonderful world of elf activity through the seasons. We see the underground home of the elf queen with huge gemstones and dramatic light, and a wondrous warm morning as elves wake up to springtime. This book will enrich both parent and child!'-- Juno'Anyone who likes the Flower Fairies will fall in love with this book … A lovely old-fashioned tale of elves and fairies living in tune with nature, with gorgeous, perfectly-drawn illustrations of a miniature world.'-- Families Online 'The illustrations are particularly bright, beautiful and very eye-catching. Great attention has been paid to the detail of the natural world.'-- Education Otherwise: the homeschooling magazine

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Book Synopsis"My dog Sam has a superpower. He doesn't wear a costume. He can't fly. And he definitely can't make himself invisible.Sam's superpower is happiness."Sam can find happiness in the most unexpected places: a smelly old boot, a deflated ball, even in a muddy puddle! When Dad leaves for work, Sam's young owner needs a little help to be happy again. Can Sam show his best friend how to be a bit less sad and a bit more dog?This is a funny and heart-warming picture book about finding joy in the simplest things. With uplifting text from Caroline Crowe and engaging, lively illustrations from Carlos Velez, this feel-good story celebrates the connection between children and pets and encourages us all to be more dog!Trade Review'Well paced for young readers, with a well-conveyed message about finding your own joy. The lively illustrations are full of movement, from the splashes of rain around the child’s bike tires to Sam’s endlessly wagging tail. A meaningful story about looking within for happiness—with a little support from our (four-legged) friends.'-- Kirkus Reviews 'A really great, inspirational book for little ones who get the blues or otherwise need help turning their mood arounds.'-- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED REVIEW'This lovely picture book holds inviting lessons about adaptation and joy that read-aloud adults will find perfect for discussions about life views and flexibility.'-- Midwest Book Review'This book is joyous. The heart-warming story shows us the benefit of being present and staying alert to the world around us. Vélez's illustrations of Sam are wonderful; with his scruffy coat and lolling tongue, he is so full of character, and the bond between him and the boy is beautiful. A charming story that reminds us how to keep our tail wagging.' -- Juno'What a delightful book with a great message. Worth having in any library or picture book collection.'-- Peters, Book of the Week'This brilliantly illustrated book is a funny and positive story that highlights the importance of discovering the fun in the simple things in life and nature. It’s a meaningful lesson for little ones and for grown ups too.'-- The Kids Bookstagrammer (Instagram)'The illustrations do a great job of showing the emotions felt throughout the story: the dread of parental separation, the simple fun of playing with your dog and the joy of being reunited.'-- Storybook Mama (Instagram)'A joyous book with such dynamic, heart-felt illustrations.'-- BusyBusyLearning (Instagram)'A heartwarming story about how everyday things can be sources of happiness. We loved the beautiful representation of diversity.'-- ReadAndSpark (Instagram)'An uplifting story about a child who decides to follow her pooch's example to embrace the incredible.'-- RaisingSmallReaders (Instagram)'A perfect book for kids who have anxiety when a parent has to leave. The illustrations are so expressive and sweet, and the humour and happieness Sam brings into the simple things of life is a great reminder to parents as well.'-- SarahHopeReads (Instagram)'A stand-out doggy delight with a unique twist. This is sure to delight animal fans and adults looking for books about resilience and mindfulness alike.'-- Jean Little Library

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