Brooke Hartman – författare

A rhyming picture book about how sometimes it’s not the biggest, strongest, or the fastest, but the littlest who can get the job done!

"Charming, entertaining, and original, The Littlest Airplane is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4-7."—Midwest Book Review

"This is a really cute story about a plane that is smaller than all the others. He feels inferior because he can’t do what the big planes can. But when people get stuck in a storm and call for help, the big planes are too big to land to rescue the people, the little plane can reach them and he saves them. The illustrations were cute; I love the expressiveness of the planes. . . 4 stars."—Youth Services Book Review

"The text clearly stands out against Joseph''s wonderful illustrations, which work in tandem with the text to convey exactly what''s happening in the story. These scenes are big and colorful, making it easy to see all aspects of the picture, even from a distance—perfect for story hours. . . Altogether, Hartman has created another wonderful ride of a story. A great rhyming read aloud for little learners to introduce different types of planes and spot light the oft-forgotten bush plane."—School Library Journal

"The story told in lilting rhyming text is brought to life in colorful illustrations featuring personified airplanes with expressive faces and beautiful Alaskan scenery. Facts about bush planes and a labeled diagram of a plane appear in the back pages. Young children identify with being small and wanting to be important. They will recognize this story as a good companion to The Little Engine That Could."—Children''s Literature Comprehensive Database

“Alaska Northwest Books wings into spring with... The Littlest Airplane by Brooke Hartman, illus. by John Joseph, in which a storm necessitates calling a mighty little bush plane to rescue people stuck on a mountain in the snow.”—Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children’s Sneak Previews

At a landing strip in the far north, a little bush plane watches quietly as bigger, stronger, faster planes take off for adventure. But when a storm hits and hikers are stranded on the mountain, who will come to the rescue?

Told in rhyming verse with bright illustrations, The Littlest Airplane soars high with heart and excitement.

★ “It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska.”—Booklist starred review"A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." —Kirkus Reviews"A cheerful ode to Alaska . . . that is sure to leave readers demanding, "Again!"" —School Library Journal

Toot toot! Come aboard the Alaska Train for a rollicking rhyming adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska and alongside some of the state's most beloved animals.

Five shiny train cars roll down the railroad track, picking up passengers along the way—a porcupine, grizzly bear, caribou, and more. Soon the cars are packed, but now the train must climb a tall mountain. Will the Alaska Train reach its destination?

Perfect for train lovers, animal enthusiasts, and curious young explorers, All Aboard the Alaska Train takes readers on a rumbling railroad journey through the Last Frontier. As the train rolls across the tracks, children will discover Alaska wildlife, scenic mountain landscapes, and the excitement of one of North America's most famous railroads.

This engaging read-aloud combines lively rhyme, memorable repetition, and vibrant illustrations that invite repeat readings. Included at the back is a glossary of train parts, additional information about the Alaska Railroad, and a map of the train's route, making this picture book a fun introduction to transportation, geography, and nature.

These animals may put the "aww" in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.

Isn't the furry little face of a hedgehog so cute? Not so much when he turns into a prickly little ball and all those quills poke you! Or what about the big, round eyes of the floofy northern pygmy owl? They draw you in but watch out for this small hunter where EVERYTHING is on the menu! Maybe the sweet, adorable ladybug will be kind. At least until they chomp their way through piles of aphids!

This informative yet humorous picture book introduces readers to some of the most adorable animals around and their killer instincts!

? 2024 Nautilus Book Award Winner? 2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Winner ? 2023 Moonbeam Award Winner (Best Picture Book)Dive into the hilarious story of a hug-loving kraken who learns that sometimes it's better to keep your tentacles to yourself.Klyde the kraken loves nothing more than a good hug, but whenever he tries to hug the animals in the ocean, they all swim away. Then one day, the colossal creature's monstrous embrace takes down a pirate ship and the shipwrecked buccaneers surprise Klyde and the reader with a valuable lesson of emotional literacy: While many friends love to hug, some prefer other ways to greet their mateys.Brooke Hartman’s buoyant, cheerful, and sidesplitting verses combine with Laura Borio’s beautifully quirky and charming illustrations to deliver a heart-warming story of social-emotional learning on the high seas.