Asa 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.

Comfort your little one through separation anxieties big and small. From actress, mother of four, and podcast host Sarah Wright Olsen comes When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book that shows whether it's across the room or across the world, you and your little one are always together in your hearts and minds.When I am not with you, where will I be?In your heart, I will warm you. In your head, you'll see me.Those moments alone I'm always with youBecause you're in my heart and my head too.In a world that's constantly moving and changing, it can be especially hard for kids to be separated from the people they love most. When I Am Not with You eases readers' separation anxiety by reassuring them that love can bridge any distance. From building a blanket fort to drinking tea on the moon, this lyrical, comforting book encourages kids to use their imaginations to keep their loved ones close until they're reunited again.Perfect for parents to share their boundless love with their children before bedtime, a night out, or a big trip, When I Am Not with You gently reminds readers of all ages that if you hold your loved one in your heart and head, you're never truly separated.When I Am Not with You is perfect for:sharing with children ages 4 and upcomforting kids through separations both short (like bedtime or back-to-school) and long (like work trips, deployment, or even loss)building healthy mental skills such as patience, coping, mindfulness, imagination, and emotional intelligence

Comfort your little one through separation anxieties big and small. From actress, mother of four, and podcast host Sarah Wright Olsen comes When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book that shows whether it’s across the room or across the world, you and your little one are always together in your hearts and minds.When I am not with you, where will I be?In your heart, I will warm you. In your head, you’ll see me.Those moments alone I’m always with youBecause you’re in my heart and my head too.In a world that's constantly moving and changing, it can be especially hard for kids to be separated from the people they love most. When I Am Not with You eases readers’ separation anxiety by reassuring them that love can bridge any distance. From building a blanket fort to drinking tea on the moon, this lyrical, comforting book encourages kids to use their imaginations to keep their loved ones close until they’re reunited again.Perfect for parents to share their boundless love with their children before bedtime, a night out, or a big trip, When I Am Not with You gently reminds readers of all ages that if you hold your loved one in your heart and head, you’re never truly separated.When I Am Not with You is perfect for:sharing with children ages 4 and upcomforting kids through separations both short (like bedtime or back-to-school) and long (like work trips, deployment, or even loss)building healthy mental skills such as patience, coping, mindfulness, imagination, and emotional intelligence

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.

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.

Appreciate art, become brave, and choose compassion. Pairing big ideas like generosity, respect, and joy with the letters of the alphabet, Letters to Live By is a beautiful picture book that encourages children to make the most of each day and leave their mark on the world.

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.