Aura Lewis – illustratör

Discover the early years of Eleanor Roosevelt and how her childhood inspired a life devoted to compassionate public service. ?Eleanor Roosevelt’s childhood was challenging. When she was young, both of her parents died and she was sent to live with her grandmother, who showed her little affection. Despite her grief, Eleanor persevered: she attended a boarding school in England, where she found a true home under the care of a nurturing teacher. Eleanor soon blossomed into a strong leader, supporting her struggling classmates. These formative years inspired her sense of compassion and responsibility, setting Eleanor on a path to a lifetime of helping others. With a kind heart and a fierce devotion to hard work, Eleanor Roosevelt became a visionary known for her outspoken activism and public service. This thoughtful story honors her groundbreaking life while also celebrating the spirit of her legacy.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose ideas still shape the world.Steve Jobs grew up surrounded by inventors, in sunny Silicon Valley, California. He and his friend Stephen Wozniak channelled their love of computers into their own inventions, building a successful company from Steve’s garage. Steve thought that computers were the future, and his big ideas would transform the world and the way people use technology. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant businessman’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3 in this unique board book celebrating Hanukkah!From opening one gift to lighting two menorah candles and from frying three latkes all the way to ten people singing a round, young readers will grasp how to count as they learn about the Jewish holiday Festival of Lights!With simple but clever rhyming text paired with stylish, appealing art, this is a perfect starter board book for children just beginning to learn core concepts—and it doubles as a perfect Hanukkah gift.This sweet book also includes an age-appropriate explanation of Hanukkah and the ways in which the holiday is celebrated.

Learning shapes is easy in this unique board book celebrating the holiday of Rosh HashanahFrom baking a circular challah to listening to the blast of a spiral shofar to folding triangular napkins for the dinner table, young readers will grasp the concept of shapes as they learn about the Jewish New Year!With simple but clever rhyming text paired with stylish, appealing art, this is a perfect starter board book for children just beginning to learn core concepts—and it doubles as the ideal Rosh Hashanah gift.The book also includes an age-appropriate explanation of Rosh Hashanah and the ways in which the holiday is celebrated.

A poignant true story of a courageous young Jewish woman whose dreams are shattered by war in Europe. For children aged 9 and up, this is a moving, authentic account of how life changed for Jewish people in Europe throughout the early to mid-20th Century. Written by her niece, this non-fiction picture book follows the life of Lucie, a Jewish woman in German-occupied Netherlands during World War 2.

It's Grandpop's birthday, and all he wants is one little thing: for Sophie to change the world.He wants Sophie to do a mitzvah - something kind for others. But what exactly does that mean?As Sophie shares, teaches, helps her friends, takes care of birds, and picks up litter, she wonders which of these acts, if any, might change the world. By performing this sequence of poignant mitzvahs with an open heart, unending empathy, and a big imagination, Sophie's about to discover that what sounds like an impossible task just might be the best way to live life.In this exploration of an essential part of Jewish traditional teaching, Sophie's efforts to grant Grandpop's wish show that the smallest acts of kindness are what truly change the world.

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in this delightful story.The days were growing shorter. The air was getting cooler.It was autumn.And for Ellie, the best thing about autumn was Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.Join Ellie and her family as they prepare to spend the Jewish new year with their loved ones, baking challah and honey cakes. But Ellie is not looking forward to seeing her bossy cousin Lara, who borrowed her paints and never gave them back. Can Lara find it in her heart to forgive her cousin and be friends again? A heartwarming story of forgiveness and new beginnings set, fittingly, during a festival of fresh starts.In this heartwarming picture book, young readers will learn the recipe for their very own challah bread and a guife to crafting a Happy New Year card. With words from award-winning author and poet Mara Bergman and charming, stylish art by Aura Lewis, this is the perfect gift to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.Also available in the CELEBRATE & MAKE series:One Diwali DayA Golden EIdWelcoming the Lunar New Year

In this lustrous nonfiction picture book biography, meet Black fashion icon and design pioneer Zelda Wynn Valdes, whose dresses, gowns, and costumes helped make people shine.Zelda grew up watching her grandmother at the sewing machine, until she decided her grandmother deserved a pretty dress of her own—and Zelda was going to make it herself. Snip, snap, sew! The dress was sensational! Her grandmother glowed, her family was dazzled, and Zelda fell in love with sewing, sequins, and style. She began to dream of designing dresses that made people everywhere feel beautiful. Zelda started off patching and mending at a tailor shop and making dresses when she could. The 1950s fashion world was run by white designers, and people weren’t used to Black women like Zelda making a name for themselves. But Zelda knew she could do it. Eventually, her designs became so popular that Zelda opened her very own boutique in New York City! People of all backgrounds and sizes came to Zelda’s store, and she dressed them for every occasion. She continued to wow crowds, magazines, critics, and celebrities with her designs. She made gowns for famous singers like Ella Fitzgerald, costumes for Broadway shows, and tights for ballerinas that matched the dancers’ skin tones. Zelda was a star, and with every sketch, stitch, and design, she gave people a way to dazzle!