Birgitta Sif – illustratör

On a tall hill, in a tall house, lived a tall man and a small mouse…From Mara Bergman and Birgitta Sif, creator of Oliver and Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance, comes an enchanting new story of friendship and teamwork; a modern fable of little and large. All day long, the Tall Man does tall things that need doing, like picking apples and untangling swings and fixing all the broken things. But, one day, the huge town clock simply stops to TICK and TOCK and DING! Whatever will the Tall Man do? However hard he tries, he just doesn’t have a clue! Perhaps now is just the right time for the perfect little friend to come along?

A Parisian pigeon passionate about people makes a new friend – with gentle themes of community and inclusivity.Hugo the pigeon has an important job. He looks after the park and everyone who lives there. Everyone except for the Somebody whose curtains are never open. But one day, Hugo is so busy doing his showing-off dance that he doesn't see the dog approaching ... and Somebody has to fly to the rescue!A charming story about community and the value of friendship, beautifully brought to life by Birgitta Sif's energetic illustrations.

Crimson Twill is an adventurous young witch excited for her first trip to Broomingdale’s, a magical shop with lots of surprises in store – a puppy hiding among the cats, a mischievous broom and a witch’s hat unlike any she’s ever seen before. But there’s more to discover in Broomingdale’s than what’s for sale on the shelves…A rich and playful new world comes to life in the first book of this endearing series, with easy-to-read text and charming illustrations.

When a young boy loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. A most unwelcome guest, the dragon follows him to school, sleeps on his chest at night (making it hard for him to breathe), and even crashes his birthday party. As the boy comes to terms with his mother’s death, however, his relationship with the dragon changes in surprising ways.My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss, particularly the death of a parent. Although grief is a heavy topic, Angie Lucas and Birgitta Sif handle it deftly for children, using the metaphor of the dragon, a light tone, and touches of humor. The book shows that healing takes time and that it’s OK to experience a wide range of emotions as you process a really big loss.

A beautiful anthology of 8 stories, written as letters of love, for a special person in your life.This is a stunning, heartfelt collection of short stories told as letters from a parent to a child, encompassing the life lessons they want them to take out into the world.In 'Stones' a little bear builds a tower, only to see it come crashing down, but that's okay - it's the chance to start again and dream a new dream. In 'Sparks' they realise that they don't have to be good at everything all at once - they just have to begin. In 'Stars' they discover that hope is always there if they're brave enough to look for it.Beautifully and thoughtfully illustrated, this is a book of wisdom for someone to carry close to their heart, wherever life's journey might take them.· A wonderful gift for someone you love, whether that's a child celebrating their graduation or a friend going through a difficult time· Stunning hardback with foil on the cover· Adorable animal characters bring these pearls of wisdom to life· 8 stories featuring the following themes: love, trying again when at first you don't succeed, having the courage to begin, slowing down and appreciating quieter moments, opening your heart to new experiences, choosing friends that let you be you, knowing that hope can always be found and discovering magic in everyday life· Includes a letter from the author at the beginning

A beautiful anthology of stories, recipes and craft activities that celebrates being together at Christmas.Little Bear and Mum are getting ready for Christmas. When their tree is a little wobbly, Little Bear learns that their homemade ornaments will make it perfect. When Little Bear doesn't want to leave an afternoon of sledding, Mum reminds her that the memories will always stay in her heart. And when they bake Christmas gingerbread, Little Bear realizes the most important ingredient of all: love.With heartfelt stories, recipes and craft activities, this stunningly illustrated book celebrates the true meaning of Christmas: spending time with loved ones.

The conquering of fear is celebrated in this stunning book from two rising stars of picture book making – Kate Greenaway shortlisted Birgitta Sif and Alicia Potter.From Kate Greenaway shortlisted illustrator Birgitta Sif and acclaimed new author, Alicia Potter, comes a tale with many tails, perfect for cat lovers everywhere! This book is full of scaredy cats. Cats terrified of mice, cats frightened of birds; cats who can’t pounce, cats who won’t purr. Miss Hazeltine takes them all into her Home for Shy and Fearful Cats and she teaches them everything she knows: "Bird Basics", "How Not to Fear the Broom" and how to “Hold your tails high! Arch your backs! Think good thoughts!” But under the bed hides nervous little Crumb... Will Miss Hazeltine be able to help the most shy and fearful kitty of them all? Stunningly illustrated, this is a story about conquering your fears, being brave and finding your moment to shine.