Åsa Gilland – illustratör

A lyrical, heart-warming message of love from someone far awayWhen Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she'll send a hug from afar:I can change my hug into bird song early in the morning,or into the sea so I can wave at you when you are on the beach.Join Little Bear on his adventure to discover all the many different ways to feel a hug from a loved one, even when apart.A soothing and uplifting story for every child who is missing someone.

A lyrical, heart-warming message of love from someone far awayWhen Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she'll send a hug from afar:I can change my hug into bird song early in the morning,or into the sea so I can wave at you when you are on the beach.Join Little Bear on his adventure to discover all the many different ways to feel a hug from a loved one, even when apart.A soothing and uplifting story for every child who is missing someone.

Visit 20 different homes around the world in this vibrant and colourful follow up to This Is Our World and Celebrate With Us!. The tour is truly global, as we explore a terraced house in the UK before zipping over to a houseboat in the Netherlands. Then, it's a quick jump to a high-rise apartment in Tokyo, before travelling to a cave house in Tunisia. Our guides are children who tell us about their unique homes and surrounding environments, opening a door into diverse cultures around the world.Gorgeous illustrations by Asa Gilland fill the homes and their inhabitants with warmth and humour, accompanied by Valerie Wilding's entertaining and informative text.This is the ideal book for young children who long to travel the world and see how other people live.

Find out about all sorts of delicious food eaten across the globe with this fascinating title in the critically acclaimed This Is Our World series!By turning the pages of This Is Our World: Our Favourite Food, you will embark on a culinary adventure through twenty different countries. From meals cooked in an underground oven in Fiji, to sweet mini pancakes served in the Netherlands, there are so many dishes to discover.The vibrant artwork illustrated by Åsa Gilland brings every page to life, while the engaging text written by Valerie Wilding makes information accessible and fun. By celebrating a variety of food, we can learn more about customs and cultures all over the planet.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to inspire young readers with an interest in the world around us.

From a feast for monkeys in Thailand to gifts from Grandfather Frost in Ukraine, twenty children from around the world introduce us to their favourite feasts, festivals and celebrations.

An inspiring and colorful celebration of diversity.

Visit 20 different homes around the world in this vibrant and colourful follow up to This Is Our World and Celebrate With Us!. The tour is truly global, as we explore a terraced house in the UK before zipping over to a houseboat in the Netherlands. Then, it's a quick jump to a high-rise apartment in Tokyo, before travelling to a cave house in Tunisia. Our guides are children who tell us about their unique homes and surrounding environments, opening a door into diverse cultures around the world.Gorgeous illustrations by Asa Gilland fill the homes and their inhabitants with warmth and humour, accompanied by Valerie Wilding's entertaining and informative text.This is the ideal book for young children who long to travel the world and see how other people live.

Drawing a heart on the hand of someone you love, The Heart on Your Hand is a joyful, reassuring and inclusive story - perfect for starting school.Told from the perspective of parents and carers across a variety of families, this book reassures young children that no matter what challenges they face, the love is constant.From starting school to moving house, The Heart on Your Hand explores the big moments and the small, the expected and perhaps unexpected separations in childhood, offering a timeless message that will comfort anyone adjusting to change.A beautiful and inclusive book written in lively verse from award-winning Lucy Rowland, with cosy illustrations from Åsa Gilland, perfectly capturing the sense of safety that comes from knowing that – no matter what – you are loved.

Drawing a heart on the hand of someone you love, The Heart on Your Hand is a joyful, reassuring and inclusive story - perfect for starting school.Told from the perspective of parents and carers across a variety of families, this book reassures young children that no matter what challenges they face, the love is constant.From starting school to moving house, The Heart on Your Hand explores the big moments and the small, the expected and perhaps unexpected separations in childhood, offering a timeless message that will comfort anyone adjusting to change.A beautiful and inclusive book written in lively verse from award-winning Lucy Rowland, with cosy illustrations from Åsa Gilland, perfectly capturing the sense of safety that comes from knowing that – no matter what – you are loved.

Meet twenty children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow.This Is Our World – Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding and illustrated by Åsa Gilland, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It’s a vibrant and colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and religions of twenty places to life for young readers.The tour is truly global, as we journey from Eid al-Fitr in the UK to the Hanami cherry blossom festival in Japan, from Christmas Eve in Poland to the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Diwali in India, Australia’s indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and much more.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and in cultures and religions.

This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural and environmental diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The guides are children who tell us about the animals, plants and weather that they encounter; the feasts and festivals they enjoy; and the clothes they wear, the way they learn, the languages they speak, and the sports and games they play. The tour is truly global, as we journey from Australia’s desolate Red Centre to bustling Beijing, from the windswept Outer Hebrides to the rock houses of Cappadocia in Turkey, via the Amazon rainforest, New York City, the Siberian tundra, and a floating village in Cambodia.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity and in conservation. It teaches us that despite its countless languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world after all.

This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural and environmental diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The guides are children who tell us about the animals, plants and weather that they encounter; the feasts and festivals they enjoy; and the clothes they wear, the way they learn, the languages they speak, and the sports and games they play. The tour is truly global, as we journey from Australia’s desolate Red Centre to bustling Beijing, from the windswept Outer Hebrides to the rock houses of Cappadocia in Turkey, via the Amazon rainforest, New York City, the Siberian tundra, and a floating village in Cambodia.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity and in conservation. It teaches us that despite its countless languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world after all.

Meet twenty children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow.This Is Our World – Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding and illustrated by Åsa Gilland, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It’s a vibrant and colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and religions of twenty places to life for young readers.The tour is truly global, as we journey from Eid al-Fitr in the UK to the Hanami cherry blossom festival in Japan, from Christmas Eve in Poland to the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Diwali in India, Australia’s indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and much more.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and in cultures and religions.

There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human – as many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are individuals, and has been created in conjunction with several Inclusive Minds Inclusion Ambassadors.This vibrant, inclusive book introduces us to a cast of children who have different abilities and disabilities, likes and dislikes; who come from different places and have different cultures and ethnicities; and who have different family structures and gender identities. It reinforces that everyone has something to offer, that diversity enriches our lives, and it also considers what all human beings have in common – that there is more that unites us than divides us.The book tackles the subject with warmth and humour, including speech bubbles and quotes from real children. The illustrations by Swedish illustrator Åsa Gilland are full of character and charm.

There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human – as many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are individuals, and has been created in conjunction with several Inclusive Minds Inclusion Ambassadors.This vibrant, inclusive book introduces us to a cast of children who have different abilities and disabilities, likes and dislikes; who come from different places and have different cultures and ethnicities; and who have different family structures and gender identities. It reinforces that everyone has something to offer, that diversity enriches our lives, and it also considers what all human beings have in common – that there is more that unites us than divides us.The book tackles the subject with warmth and humour, including speech bubbles and quotes from real children. The illustrations by Swedish illustrator Åsa Gilland are full of character and charm.

My First Book about Water is a beautiful introduction for babies and toddlers to the benefits and importance of water. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book helps tots develop a connection with the natural world. Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland in this book where tots will learn be introduced to basic concepts of conservation and the environment. “Much of our planet is made of water, but only a tiny bit is water that we can drink. We all need to take care of it," we read. “We all need water to live. Your pet and your houseplants also need water.” The book also shows readers how to make their own rainwater collector out of ordinary household materials!Also available:Terra Babies at Home: My First Book of HouseplantsTerra Babies at Home: My First Book of Growing FoodTerra Babies at Home: My First Book of Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleTerra Babies at Home: My First Book of House PetsLike other titles in the series, My First Book about Water fosters a connection with the natural world, and this new title highlights the benefits and importance of water in our lives.

A powerfully told story from Clare Helen Welsh and Åsa Gilland that explores the emotions we feel when someone we love is battling a serious illness.At first, nobody knew. It seemed as if today would be like yesterday forever, the perfect day to build a shelter in the woods. Then, my sister changed - she was more tired than before. More quiet. When we learn that she is sick, really sick, it feels as though a storm has engulfed our whole family. But, we will ride out this storm. And though today may be different from yesterday, today is the perfect day to build a shelter, together.A heartwarming book that sensitively tackles the tough subject of illness with authentic and empathetic tenderness. Much like Michael Rosen's Sad Book, A Shelter for Sadness or The Building Boy, The Perfect Shelter offers children a way to understand and articulate complex, often overwhelming, emotions.

INCLUDED IN EMPATHY LAB'S 'READ FOR EMPATHY COLLECTION' 2025.AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!LONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2025!A heartfelt and touching celebration of the names we're given, told through Zeshan Akhter's lyrical text and paired with Åsa Gilland's stunning illustrations.When I met Daddy and fitted in his hands, I didn't have a name.So Daddy and Mummy whispered one in my ear.My name is the first present I ever got.It came wrapped in Daddy and Mummy's love. On the day Sitara is born, she receives a very special gift from her parents - her name. As Sitara grows, some people tumble up her name in their mouths until it's not her name any more. So Sitara learns about the history, tradition and culture that went into choosing her name, giving her the confidence to help others say it right. This heartwarming story not only teaches us the significance of our names, but it also highlights that trying to say names correctly, or asking if you're unsure, goes a long way. The book also includes a spread for a child to fill in about their own name. Perfect to share with both an individual child or to read aloud with a group who are fans of The Proudest Blue, Every House on Every Street and Julian is a Mermaid.

A sensitively-told story that addresses the tricky subject of divorce with care and understanding, from Clare Helen Welsh and Åsa Gilland.Laughing and playing together as a family on the beach, it seems the happy, warm days of summer will never end. Then, everything changes. Mummy and Daddy say they can't live together anymore, and sad, worried feelings begin to emerge - It's not fair! Was it all my fault? But, as time passes and the seasons change, it becomes clearer that hard times won't always be quite so hard . . .A lyrical book about the difficult emotions a child can feel when their parents break up, with an optimistic message of hope and resilience. Gorgeous illustrations and an emotive colour palette perfectly capture the nuances of emotion felt by both the child and parents during a separation. Much like Pat Thomas's My Family's Changing, Claire Masurel's Two Homes and Patrice Karst's The Invisible String, Everything Changes offers a way to help children understand their feelings during big changes in their family unit.Also available from this author and illustrator: The Perfect ShelterPRAISE FOR EVERYTHING CHANGES:"Parental separation is never easy, but this gentle picture book handles the subject with tenderness and sensitivity . . . It's an ideal book for offering gentle guidance to children who are experiencing big changes in their family and processing the feelings that come with it."- BookTrust"Everything Changes is a beautiful, lyrical text which uses swirling, crashing waves and stormy weather as a metaphor for emotions a young child might feel. Åsa Gilland's stunning illustrations take us through the changing seasons and remind us that, in life, sometimes everything changes."- Teach Early Years

For 200 years, the Zoological Society of London has been dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. Through their important work carried both across the world and in their zoos, they aim to create change, protect species, restore global habitats and help people and wildlife live better together. From the quiet corners of the reptile house to the vet hospitals and even the kitchens where meals are prepared, get ready to explore where no visitors have gone before and venture behind the scenes of the ZSL's zoos! Lounge with the Sumatran tigers in the outdoor pool at London Zoo, the world's first scientific zoo, where Sir David Attenborough began his broadcasting career. Walk among the Asian elephants at Whipsnade's unique 600-acre site, and even experience a day in the life of a zookeeper and meet the teams of experts that dedicate their lives to working with and caring for the animals. Created in collaboration with ZSL, Behind the Scenes is a roaring adventure packed with fascinating facts about the two world-leading conservation centres protecting wildlife across the globe.

A lyrical countdown to your baby coming into the world and a count-up to the memories you'll make together.One wonderful world, and now, one you. For nine magic months, two hearts beat together, then with ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, a new life begins. Through the magical story of the journey into parenthood, a beautiful message to a child is revealed: nothing else counts more than you.This poetic and poignant book about a child coming into the world would make the perfect gift for new parents, or a beautiful first book for a baby.

An innovative, fully recyclable board book for babies and toddlers that introduces how to grow food at home and helps children connect with the natural world.