Luisa Uribe is an illustrator living in Bogotá, Colombia. She was the 2018 recipient of the Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder’s Award for The Vast Wonder of the World, and has illustrated many other picture books. Her art has been featured in Iberoamérica Ilustra, a catalog showcasing the best work by Spanish-speaking illustrators. Luisa’s…
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Monica Rojas & Luisa Uribe Patchwork Memories A child loves that her Abuela lives with her family, but Abuela’s memory isn’t what it used to be. Sometimes she’ll start telling stories and won’t be able to finish them. Eventually, the time comes for her to move out. Home feels lonely without Abuela. However, when the…
Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott Dino-Helpers When things go wrong, look for the Dino-Helpers! This dino-neighborhood is home to crossing guards, veterinarians, nurses, park rangers, and more. And day or night, they’re always ready to lend a helping hand. Whether they’re finding lost puppies or fixing traffic jams, these dinos are here to save the…
Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott Dino-Earth Day The world needs help to keep it clean. / It’s Dino-Earth Day . . . let’s go green! Upbeat rhyming verse from Lisa Wheeler and playful illustrations from Barry Gott present many different ways to take care of the planet. The dinos ride bikes and scooters, clean up…
Kelly Rice Schmitt & Jam Dong I Fly – An Airplaine’s Fantastic Flight From the Series On the Move Sleek, regal, gravity-defying, I fly the open skies. Every day, tens of thousands of airplanes crisscross the globe, delivering people and cargo of all sorts—from mail to medicine to dinosaur fossils—exactly where they need to go….
Alice Ahlers & Anna Galitskaya Dear Santa, It’s Our Turn Now! Reinforcements for the ox and the donkey—here come the BIGGEST Christmas fans! Why is it that only the same animals ever get to take part in Christmas celebrations? Alvin the anteater and many other animals write a protest letter to Santa Claus—after all, they…
Nathalie Seïdou Let Your Dreams Take Flight “What are you dreaming of?” – A poetic journey through dreamlike images Little witch Kamille is filled with a deep curiosity about the world and life. She dreams of finally being able to fly—all the way up to the stars that watch over the Earth alongside the Blue Fairy….
Anastasia Braun & Sophia Moog Fay Melody – The Enchanted Fire Boy Let the magic into your heart—because anyone can be magical Fay and her friend Jazz are alarmed: More and more music magicians are disappearing! Only a mysterious red feather is left behind. When Jazz’s Granny goes missing too, the two of them know…
Iris Genenz & Corinna Böckmann My Secret Life as a Monster Hunter – Why You Should Never Provoke a Goddess What’s the Sphinx doing in Darknest? As an unofficial monster hunter, I, Charly Hartnuss, am already used to the most incredible monsters showing up at the strangest times. But today, I really just wanted to…
Henriette Piggyback – Hocus Pocus Celium, What’s Going On At the Museum? written by Andrea Lienesch (pictured below) and illustrated by Sabine Sauter has been nominated for the 2026 German Children’s Book Prize. We are delighted and keep our fingers crossed that the loveable and crafty little witch will win this year’s prize! Link: Full…
Lena Hach Cleo, Chaos, and Confetti Lena Hach’s distinctive tone, somewhere between humour and depth “Hi, I’m Cleo. And this mindfulness journal here? Let’s just say: it wasn’t my idea. Actually, I wanted to get rid of this thing straight away. But now I’m writing in it after all. And it turns out: there’s quite…
Lupe Ruiz-Flores Paloma Joins the Circus A story of following your dreams and growing into new ones, of finding home in the people around you, and of creating something beautiful through hard work and perseverance. Twelve-year-old Paloma comes from “circus people”―a family of performers traveling around Texas with la carpa, a Mexican American tent show….
Katey Howes & Elizabet Vuković Take It Apart Breaking things down is a science. An art. / Need solutions? Need answers? Just . . . take it apart! This rhyming picture book joyfully celebrates the many benefits of breaking big things down into smaller pieces. From gathering spare parts for fixing things to learning math…
Katey Howes & Elizabet Vuković Be A Maker How many things can you make in a day? A tower, a friend, a change? Rhyme, repetition, and a few seemingly straightforward questions engage young readers in a discussion about the many things we make—and the ways we can make a difference in the world. This simple,…