Ann Kim Ha – författare

PA Center for the Book's 'Baker’s Dozen' Children's BooklistWhen Eddy the goldfish takes a leap of faith to be closer to his new friends, his perspective of the world widens in unexpected ways. A funny story about building empathy and making connections, for fans of LeUyen Pham, Dan Santat, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and Michael Hall. Eddy is a lonely goldfish stuck inside his fishbowl. He would love to have a friend to swim and play and blow bubbles with. Soon, on the other side of the glass, he spies not one but two new friends. After days of playing games together, Eddy leaps out of his bowl to be closer to them. And that’s when he realizes that his two friends are really the inquisitive eyes of A CAT! Oh, no! Luckily for Eddy, friendship can be found in unexpected places.A Friend for Eddy is funny and suspenseful, and observant readers will delight in seeing Eddy’s mistake before he does. Ann Kim Ha’s clever, bold illustrations will hold the attention of the youngest children, making A Friend for Eddy a wonderful choice for bedtime and story-time sharing.

Braving the cold is not as hard when you have friends to keep you warm. This gorgeously illustrated picture book about generosity and kindness by the acclaimed author-artist of A Friend for Eddy is perfect for fans of The Mitten by Jan Brett and The Mitten: An Old Ukrainian Folktale by Alvin Tresselt and Yaroslava. A big storm is coming, and Chickadee is all alone in the cold. She doesn’t have a cozy home to keep her warm. Luckily, some geese notice poor Chickadee and huddle around her. But the storm is fierce, and the geese are soon shivering as well. Luckily, a furry fox notices the geese and wraps her bushy tail around them. But the snow is really falling now and soon the fox is shivering too. Luckily, a big bear notices the fox and wraps the chilly animals in a great big bear hug. But . . . . with the snow falling all around them, and the wind blowing harder and harder, will Chickadee and her new friends ever stop shivering? And will Chickadee find a place to call home? Ann Kim Ha, author of the acclaimed picture book A Friend for Eddy, writes and illustrates a beautiful story about friendship, kindness, and community support set in a magical winter wonderland. Featuring a classic text full of rhythm and repetition, this strong social emotional picture book is perfect for bedtime and for reading aloud at story-times. Igloo is certain to warm the hearts of readers of all ages.

Meet Walter, a painfully shy crocodile who takes his time to find his voice.  The perfect story to inspire little introverts. Unlike most crocodiles, Walter lives in the swamp and hides below the surface from all the noisy animals, until one day, he sees a friend being mistreated. He gathers all his courage and uses his size and voice in defense of his friend. Walter, finally finds his voice. This sweet tale shows how each of us needs to take our own time to find our voice and place in the world. Walter may not be the bravest of crocodiles, but he learns to speak up when it matters most and his friends respect him all the more for that.