Brandon James Scott – illustratör

Don’t miss this irresistible read-aloud in the vein of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom—with catchy rhymes and bold, silly art about baby animals and the names they share!I was born a baby and grew into a kid…Soon all the other baby animals can’t help but share what they are called and what they grew up into! Readers will learn about owlettes, pufflings, and more. But when the chick, calf, cub, and pup realize they share their names with several other species, they can’t believe it. “No way! No how! That can't be true!” becomes a catchy, energetic refrain readers will love chanting.The text invites readers to predict what the baby animal is by using context clues and checking the endpapers to see if they guessed right.The strong rhythm and unexpected discoveries of the baby animal kingdom, plus deadpan humor and wonderfully expressive art, will spark a conversation about names and nature and leave readers wanting to read it aloud again and again.

The irresistible companion to I Was Born a Baby—a hilarious read-aloud with catchy rhymes and bold, silly art about animals and the places they call home! I live in a tree trunk. I live in a barn. I live in a shoebox. I’m down on the farm…Soon all the other animals can’t help but share what their homes are called, too. Readers will learn about porcupines, salamanders, groundhogs, and more. But when the rabbit, platypus, and meerkat realize their homes share the same name, they can’t believe it. “Are you for SURE? I had NO clue!” becomes a catchy, energetic refrain readers will love chanting. ?The text invites readers to predict what the animal is by using context clues and checking the endpapers to see if they guessed right.The strong rhythm and unexpected discoveries of the animal kingdom, plus deadpan humor and wonderfully expressive art will spark a conversation about habitats and nature and leave readers wanting to read it aloud again and again.

"Funny, vibrant, and surprisingly tender—in short, everything a good friendship should be." - Kirkus (starred review)A humorous and touching tale of the unexpected friendship that blossoms between a peaceful skeleton and a persistent cat. Told in five short and charming stories that will remind you of Frog and Toad.Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. It's simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on Skeleton's door..."Can I come in?" asks the Cat.Readers and cat lovers of all ages will adore this surprising duo who is sure to convince you that skeletons are gardeners, cats tell good-ish jokes, and, together, they make the best of friends.

From the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree comes another irresistible tale of animal hijinks, featuring a comic showdown between a bear and a hive of bees.

From the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree comes another irresistible tale of animal hijinks, featuring a comic showdown between a bear and a hive of bees.

An underwater trickster tale jumps off the pages of this rhyming picture book romp. A clever little girl ""with a net for catching pearls"" meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner. Diving into these gorgeous pages, readers will find nothing short of a classic tale: a bully being shown up by his weaker and far more clever adversary! An ebullient and unabashedly entertaining read aloud--One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea has enough bite to excite readers of all ages. “Excuse me,” said the shark, showing off his many teeth.“Would it trouble you to join me as my dinner on the reef?”“Don’t be hasty, Madam shark. Rather, let us make a deal.”“I will find you something tasty. If I can't, I'll be your meal.”Delightful characters created by Brandon James Scott (A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree) are perfectly matched to Daniel Bernstrom's rollicking tale of bravery, trickery and undersea adventure! A perfect follow up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.

Hungry as always, Bear finally FINALLY feasts on DONUTS in his third picture book adventure. With delightful art, perfect rhyme, and the series’ indelible screwball appeal, A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van will have everyone in stitches and demanding repeat readings!Everyone’s favorite hungry bear is back! This time Bear discovers a van full of donuts -- YUM! Bear climbs in the van, but the unsuspecting donut man doesn't see what's going on. Until... he looks in his rear view mirror, and OMG!!! What should a donut man do when a bear is eating donuts in his van?Here is a road trip neither bear nor man will ever forget--with mooses, traffic jams, and a giant forest donut spill. With mayhem and fun on every page, the critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through millions of donuts, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike.