Brizida Magro – illustratör

A triumphant celebration of girlhood, friendship, and the best part of any outfit—POCKETS—in this sweet picture book perfect for fans of Mary Wears What She Wants and Princesses Wear Pants! A sweet friendship begins between two young girls on the first day of school. Throughout the year, they fill their pockets with everything from cookies to wiggly worms, to wonders, memories, and more as their friendship blooms.With gorgeous illustrations by Brizida Magro and lyrical text by Lindsay Ward, this empowering friendship story is a must-have for everyone who picks that dress just because it has pockets!

Inspired by real-life book bike programs, this magnificent picture book from the authors of Maybe Something Beautiful celebrates how one child’s small act can transform communities. Lía loves books, and she reads all the time—even while walking her trusty bike through town. But sometimes books can be hard to come by. When Lía discovers her neighbors are as eager for books as she is, she takes a page from the heroes she has read about and pedals into action! Taking inspiration from the many books-and-bikes projects across the world, Books on Bikes salutes the kind hearts and innovative acts of everyday people who spread community through the magic of reading.  Also available in a Spanish-language editionDon’t miss the authors’ award-winning Maybe Something Beautiful, illustrated by three-time Pura Belpré winner and bestselling illustrator Rafael López

A powerful and profoundly moving picture book story about grief that is perfect for opening up conversations about loss with young readersA little boy has a big hole in his life after his brother’s death. It's in the bottom bunk where Matty used to sleep, and on Matty's chair at dinner.It follows him everywhere – and he hates it.But with the help of a friend, he manages to climb into the hole and confront his grief – the sadness, the anger, and the simple truth of how much he misses his brother. And when he finally feels ready to share stories about Matty again, he realises he can find some comfort in filling the hole with his favourite memories.This beautifully written and stunningly illustrated story uses a direct and thoughtful metaphor to explain the grieving process for young readers, and demonstrates the importance of friendship, support, and the power of talking about your feelings.

What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebratesall the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasuresto love and hope.Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each otherwith the love we carry in our hearts.Children will identify with so many of the beautiful,familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a specialpebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . .. or being carried on their dad's shoulders!The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for readingaloud.The fabulously colourful illustrationsare full of fun and warmth. This is a warm hug of a picture book, full ofinspiring messages and spectacular illustrationsHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations andadorable characters

What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebratesall the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasuresto love and hope.Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each otherwith the love we carry in our hearts.Children will identify with so many of the beautiful,familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a specialpebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . .. or being carried on their dad's shoulders!The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for readingaloud.The fabulously colourful illustrationsare full of fun and warmth. This is a warm hug of a picture book, full ofinspiring messages and spectacular illustrationsHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations andadorable characters

It's exciting growing up!Just look at all the things you can do now, that you couldn'tdo when you were tiny.Things change all around us, too. Tadpoles grow into frogs; kittensgrow into cats; tiny seeds rise up into a forest!But as we change and grow together, onething never changes . . . our love foreach other is for ever!A heartfelt, lyrical picture book, full warmth, fun andencouragement.With its lyrical rhyme and spectacularillustrations, this is the perfect picture book to helpchildren navigate all sorts of changes as they grow upHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating gorgeous, stylish illustrations andadorable characters

It's exciting growing up!Just look at all the things you can do now, that you couldn'tdo when you were tiny.Things change all around us, too. Tadpoles grow into frogs; kittensgrow into cats; tiny seeds rise up into a forest!But as we change and grow together, onething never changes . . . our love foreach other is for ever!A heartfelt, lyrical picture book, full warmth, fun andencouragement.With its lyrical rhyme and spectacularillustrations, this is the perfect picture book to helpchildren navigate all sorts of changes as they grow upHelen Docherty is the author of many much-lovedrhyming books, including The Snatchabook and TheKnight Who Wouldn't FightBrizida Magro is an award-winning illustratorwith a talent for creating gorgeous, stylish illustrations andadorable characters

A warm and heartfelt story of a little boy with a bicycle-obsessed dad learning to ride a bike of his very own.Training bikes have four wheels, a tricycle has three wheels, but what this little boy really wants is a bike with two wheels! It isn’t easy, but with practice, patience, determination and Dad’s unwavering support, the dream of achieving this milestone moment might just become a reality.

A warm and heartfelt story of a little boy with a bicycle-obsessed dad learning to ride a bike of his very own.Training bikes have four wheels, a tricycle has three wheels, but what this little boy really wants is a bike with two wheels! It isn’t easy, but with practice, patience, determination and Dad’s unwavering support, the dream of achieving this milestone moment might just become a reality.

An honest and uplifting story about how love can grow in a blended family. A mother and daughter love watching their tiny pumpkin plant grow. Then Mum's new partner Sam moves in with all her stuff . and everything changes. The child doesn't want to share her space - or her mum. But Sam turns out to be great at gardening and making up games. As the pumpkin plant grows, so does the love in this new family. This reassuring yet real portrayal of introducing a new partner will help children cope with change and navigate their emotions as their family grows.Featuring a same-sex couple and from an own voice LGTBQ+ author, this sensitively told story celebrates the ups and downs of building a blended family after divorce and separation. For more uplifting picture books about coping with change, check out: My Big Fantastic Family What Made You Smile Today? I Remember A Horse Called NowIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

An honest and uplifting story about how love can grow in a blended family.A mother and daughter love watching their tiny pumpkin plant grow. Then Mum's new partner Sam moves in with all her stuff . and everything changes. The child doesn't want to share her space - or her mum. But Sam turns out to be great at gardening and making up games. As the pumpkin plant grows, so does the love in this new family. This reassuring yet real portrayal of introducing a new partner will help children cope with change and navigate their emotions as their family grows.Featuring a same-sex couple and from an own voice LGTBQ+ author, this sensitively told story celebrates the ups and downs of building a blended family after divorce and separation. For more uplifting picture books about coping with change, check out: My Big Fantastic Family What Made You Smile Today? I Remember A Horse Called NowIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.