Liz Swenson – författare

Liz Swenson’s Raising Tiny Humans is your illustrated field guide to navigating the wild jungle of parenting toddlers.It’s a jungle out there in the wild world of parenting! Just when you think you’ve got it down, a new phase emerges to keep you on your toes. There are plenty of books about the first year and caring for an infant, but once you have a curious, tottering toddler who seems intent on finding danger, it’s a whole different animal!With this full-color illustrated field guide as your constant companion—full of tips, tricks, and a healthy dose of humor—you’ll feel confident embarking on the adventure of parenthood for kids ages one and beyond! With chapters on body and brain development, behavior, and the ever-pressing question of how to help your child become the best human they can be, Raising Tiny Humans is the compass every parent needs to guide them on their way. If you're looking for a funny parenting book with heart and practical advice, this is the one to keep on your nightstand.

A 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS SELECTIONConquer the jungle of potty training with help from adorable animals in this playful, research-backed board book from Liz Swenson, the author of Raising Tiny HumansTurn potty time into a potty party! Following the imagination of a curious toddler who embarks on the exciting adventure of using the potty for the first time, Animal Potty Party transports children into a lush, colorful jungle where they meet animals who are on the same journey.Designed to inspire a child’s imagination using early childhood pedagogy, this vibrant board book makes the learning process both fun and immersive. It aligns with the latest research, showing that play, imagination, and positive reinforcement are key to successful potty training. And kids will love trying to find a mischievous monkey hiding in the jungle throughout the story!Bringing to life the animals from Liz Swenson’s bestselling parenting book Raising Tiny Humans, Animal Potty Party is the perfect potty training resource to generate enthusiasm and excitement. With every animal potty adventure, children will see potty time as a fun and natural step in their development.Playful, research-informed, and filled with vibrant artwork, this board book transforms a milestone into a celebration.

A compassionate, beautifully illustrated guide to navigating the emotional maelstrom of infertility and infant loss—designed for the busy, drained, and courageousAfter a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, miscarriage, or a failed fertility round, a woman might receive additional suggestions for medical intervention. But what she rarely, if ever, receives are any tools to help her cope with what she is experiencing. Enter Trying, an illustrated guide that’s like a life raft on the sea of your infertility journey.The condition of “trying” is a hard and harrowing journey in which people can experience loss, grief, shame, and confusion. Often quietly. Trying holds space for the grief and pain while also offeringlove and emotional support;relatable and heartfelt stories from people who have been there before;stunning illustrations in a digestible, bite-sized package; andpractical coping strategies for reproductive trauma.Whether you are still trying, have stopped trying, are considering adoption or surrogacy, or are anywhere in between, this gentle companion will empower you to keep braving wind-tossed seas. And it's the perfect, thoughtful alternative to flowers for a loved one navigating loss.Wherever your journey leads, you are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone.