Benson Shum – illustratör

Randall and Parker are the very best of friends - they do everything together, from building elaborate sand castles to swimming with mermaids. One day while they’re playing, they see another group of bears nearby, and Parker urges Randall to ask the bears to play with them.But there’s one problem: None of the other bears can see Parker. And the more time Randall spends with this new sloth of friends, the less he sees Parker too. Until one day, she disappears, and Randall must dig through his memories to find her.This gentle story celebrates the beauty and magic of adventures with friends, both imaginary and real.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!As Lunar New Year approaches, a colorful costume catches the eye of siblings Lily and Noah—the lion dancers are practicing for the parade! As they learn what the lion dance means, the duo dives into helping prepare, even making their own lion costume for fun.    Complete with even more facts about the legend of the lion dance in the back of the book, young readers will want to revisit this story again and again.Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all.In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!As Lunar New Year approaches, a colorful costume catches the eye of siblings Lily and Noah—the lion dancers are practicing for the parade! As they learn what the lion dance means, the duo dives into helping prepare, even making their own lion costume for fun.    Complete with even more facts about the legend of the lion dance in the back of the book, young readers will want to revisit this story again and again.Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

A board book series exploring big careers based on Baby’s favorite activities—in this case, digging!She’s digging for treasure. / Will Baby get lucky?What’s she discovered? / It’s Baby’s lost . . . DUCKY!What do a farmer, a construction worker, a paleontologist, an arborist, and a baby have in common? They’re all amazing diggers, of course!Big Jobs for Little Babies is a board book series exploring the core basics of major careers and how they relate to a physical activity toddlers love!In Who’s Digging? take a look into the many vocations that involve digging—from a paleontologist unearthing fossils to a garden-tending farmer! With a fun, simple rhyme, five dramatic gatefold reveals, and a high-quality mirror on the final page of this sturdy board book, Who’s Digging? will nurture the youngest explorer’s curiosity about the world and their own bright futures.

The Big Jobs for Little Babies board book series explores dynamic careers based on baby’s favorite activities—in this case, building!With a fun, simple rhyme, five dramatic gatefold reveals, and a high-quality mirror on the final page of this sturdy board book, Who’s Building? will nurture the youngest explorer’s curiosity about the world and their own bright futures.What do a mason, a sculptor, a civil engineer, a carpenter, and a baby have in common? They’re all amazing builders, of course! In Who’s Building?, take a look into the many vocations that involve building—from a sculptor forming a bear out of colorful clay to a bridge-creating civil engineer! A mason is building.She’s stacking each stone with precision and power.What has she made? The fanciest . . . TOWER!

Say hello to many cute, cuddly, very small pets in this adorable picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant.In one happy neighborhood, there live many cute and cuddly pets of diminutive size. There are the parakeets, Zelda and Marty; rabbit parents Fluff and Puff with all their baby bunnies; two little mice named Tomato and Potato; and, last but not least, corgis Cookie, Biscuit, and Muffin! Though each animal friend may be small, they’re sure to get a big aww out of readers of all ages with their infectious charm.

This hilarious picture book is about a sloth on the go. A sloth who is . . . very slowly . . . making his way to a major milestone: potty training!Today is Sloth''s big day.He''s excited.But he''s also nervous.What if something happens?What if NOTHING happens?Sloth Went is a book about poop. But it''s also an adventure story about facing your fears, gaining independence, and learning to do what you have to. Even if, as in Sloth''s case, it takes a little while to get there.Also included: back matter with the amazing true story of how sloths poop!

This hilarious picture book is about a sloth on the go. A sloth who is . . . very slowly . . . making his way to a major milestone: potty training!Today is Sloth''s big day. He''s excited. But he''s also nervous. What if something happens? What if NOTHING happens? Sloth Went is a book about poop. But it''s also an adventure story about facing your fears, gaining independence, and learning to do what you have to. Even if, as in Sloth''s case, it takes a little while to get there.Also included: back matter with the amazing true story of how sloths poop!

Meet a little seed with a very big heart in this imaginative board book about how to hug and love our very big world. Little Seed has a very big wish: figure out how to hug the whole world. So with a loving nudge from Mama Earth, Little Seed sets out on an adventure to meet and learn different ways to hug and love each new friend. But how do you hug a panda who’s as soft as a cloud? And how do you hug a whale who’s as big as a mountain? This adorable board book is perfect for teaching little ones how and why it’s important to find different ways to show our love. A sweet reminder that we all have the power to bring more love and light into the world, this loving story proves that all we need to do is take it one hug at time, just like Little Seed.

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment. In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of school—a mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in learning and growing. Packed with adorable illustrations, First Day of School is the perfect confidence-building back-to-school picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or helping kids get ready for their own first day of school. Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiences—because every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen.Comes with a sheet of stickers!

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment. In this mission, Ollie and Sid visit the doctor for a checkup!Ollie and Sid are ready for their first visit with a new doctor—a mission that helps them learn how to care for their bodies and minds. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they discover that a checkup isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in staying strong and healthy. Packed with adorable illustrations, Visit to the Doctor is the perfect confidence-building picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or preparing kids at home for their own doctor’s visits. Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiences—because every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen.Comes with a sheet of stickers!

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment. In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!Ollie and Sid are ready for their first day of schoola mission full of new people, places, routines, and discoveries. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they show that starting school isn't scaryit's an adventure in learning and growing. Packed with adorable illustrations, First Day of School is the perfect confidence-building back-to-school picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or helping kids get ready for their own first day of school. Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiencesbecause every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen.