Carmen Saldana – illustratör

A magical tale of finding your voice and becoming yourself.Stanley loves his octopus toy, and dreams of the magical way its skin changes colour; how it hides itself when something scary comes along. In fact, sometimes Stanley wants to be like his octopus and disappear.But Stanley learns how to share his feelings in more than words, and to face difficulties through the power of self-expression and creativity.A lyrical and emotional story about overcoming bullies and being proud to be seen by the creators of The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons.

The debut children’s picture book from renowned psychologist and author Dr Linda Papadopoulos. The little buffalo has everything a young buffalo could wish for: family, friends, green grass and warm sunshine. Life is good, except for one thing … he’s terrified of storms.He’s tried hiding – and running away – but nothing helps, so the little buffalo turns to Elder Horn, the oldest and wisest of the buffalo, who has some surprising advice. Don’t run away from the storm … run towards it! And so little buffalo sets off on a BIG adventure: to find his courage and face his fear! Meet an irresistible cast of animals in this brand-new series inspired by the natural world. Buffalo really do run into a storm! Dr Linda’s trademark warmth and insight sparkle on every page, inviting young readers to discover their own resources of empathy, resilience and curiosity.An author’s note and talking points offer a springboard for parents and caregivers to discuss the themes of the book in more detail. Perfect for fans of Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s The Lion Inside and series. ‘Charming […] helps young children understand that they need to face their fears and gain confidence and growth mindset by doing so. It offers a child-friendly way to discuss fears, resilience and courage’ – PA Media

Howard thinks he's the most exceptional creature in the rainforest-that's because no other creature is as exceptionally camouflaged as him! But when he learns that the rainforest is full of other camouflaged creatures, he begins to wonder: 'Who will like me if I'm just . . . an average gecko?' Thankfully Howard meets Dolores (another average gecko) and he discovers that you don't have to be exceptional to be loved-and those that love you will never think you're average at all.

Cleo is a COMPLETELY FINE camel. Really, everything is just great. Honestly. A sweltering hot day? Well, Cleo has never felt better! Is she thirsty? No really she's fine. A desert sandstorm? Not a problem, because Cleo is FINE (even while buried under twofeet of sand). It's only when an ostrich who tells it like it is turns up that Cleo has thecourage to admit that, just maybe, she's not fine at all.

Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she's in the wrong. Even when she's the one getting bullied. But Joan, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself. This hilarious tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive. Carmen Saldana's illustrations are full of personality and humour.

This lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board. Teaching children all about why trees are important and how we can help save them, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts to learn, this book also includes a section on how you can help.First factsIntroduces the worldRecommended for children aged 4+Also available in this Ladybird eco-friendly series:BeesSeas

Albie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery,but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too.But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie's dragons.Or can they?A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.

Albie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery,but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too.But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie's dragons.Or can they?A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.

A magical tale of finding your voice and becoming yourself.Stanley loves his octopus toy, and dreams of the magical way its skin changes colour; how it hides itself when something scary comes along. In fact, sometimes Stanley wants to be like his octopus and disappear.But Stanley learns how to share his feelings in more than words, and to face difficulties through the power of self-expression and creativity.A lyrical and emotional story about overcoming bullies and being proud to be seen by the creators of The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons.

Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family. Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Discover what Little Elephant gets up to and explore his world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.  Little Elephant has a big and loving family led by her Mummy and she can't wait to introduce you to her siblings, aunts, and cousins. Little Elephant walks miles every day with her herd, are you excited to join her journey? Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of elephants will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and its weird and wonderful creatures.Learn all about nature’s largest land animal:- What happens in the herd- How they are ‘ecosystem engineers’- The role of female elephants- Why elephants are endangered  This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Elephant and their herd to the test.In this Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.  Little Whale has a small and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean, and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum, are you excited to swim along with them?Carmen Saldaña's charming illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of humpback whales will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures.Learn all about the gentle giant of the ocean, by exploring:- Their mesmerizing whale songs that can be heard for thousands of miles- The huge annual migrations they undertake- The relationships within their pods- The flips, jumps and tricks humpback whales perform  This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learned about Little Whale and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

A magical, festive tale of friendship, resilience and the true meaning of gift-giving. Written by Ruth Doyle and beautifully illustrated by Carmen Saldaña, this is a Christmas story to treasure year after year. On a night of swirling snow, the storm carries Donkey far from the farm where there is no longer room for him. He's lost, alone and certain he has nothing to offer the world. But when a message from a magical bird leads Donkey to follow a bright star, he finds a new purpose: to reach the forest and learn what gifts and treasures he has to share.On his travels, Donkey meets other animals who are lost in their own way: a lonely lamb, an old sheepdog who longs to be useful and a robin searching for a reason to sing. Guided by Donkey, the new friends help each other to navigate the storm to safety . . .And it is there, in the forest, where they find somewhere to belong . . . and learn that the greatest gifts we can share, are those we carry inside us.This is the perfect story to share at Christmastime to remind us of the most special gift we can offer - our own kindness.

A magical, festive tale of friendship, resilience and the true meaning of gift-giving. Written by Ruth Doyle and beautifully illustrated by Carmen Saldaña, this is a Christmas story to treasure year after year. On a night of swirling snow, the storm carries Donkey far from the farm where there is no longer room for him. He's lost, alone and certain he has nothing to offer the world. But when a message from a magical bird leads Donkey to follow a bright star, he finds a new purpose: to reach the forest and learn what gifts and treasures he has to share.On his travels, Donkey meets other animals who are lost in their own way: a lonely lamb, an old sheepdog who longs to be useful and a robin searching for a reason to sing. Guided by Donkey, the new friends help each other to navigate the storm to safety . . .And it is there, in the forest, where they find somewhere to belong . . . and learn that the greatest gifts we can share, are those we carry inside us.This is the perfect story to share at Christmastime to remind us of the most special gift we can offer - our own kindness.

Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.Chapters in this book include:- Meet the Solar System- The Sun- Mercury- Venus- Earth- Mars- Jupiter- Saturn- Uranus- Outer edge- Beyond the Solar System- Amazing facts

Help Doug find his dog by patting, tickling, and calling to the correct dogs based on Doug's clues! As the reader selects dogs, the pool narrows until a surprise ending reveals Doug's dog-and why he went missing. Featuring hilarious illustrations of funny dogs galore, this text is perfect for collaborative story time with beginning and reluctant readers.

Bedtime, Little Mouse is part lyrical bedtime picture story and part how-to guide for parents wanting to lull their own little ones into sleep.Little Mouse lives in a beautiful woodland, where she plays happily all day long. But, after one hot day, a storm gathers overhead. Little Mouse and her friends have to rush home to take shelter from the booming thunder, flashing lightning and pouring rain.When she tries to get to sleep that night, Little Mouse can’t help but dwell on the scary storm raging outside. Luckily, Big Mouse is on hand to soothe her into a gentle sleep, using guided breathing, gentle meditation and reflection on all of the good things that happened during the day.After the bedtime story, parents and children can move on to the Mindful Bedtime Method. This mindfulness practice is developed specifically to help children relax and prepare for sleep. From noticing their breathing and the softness of their surroundings, to expressing gratitude for the day, these five mindful practices will help children develop a positive and healthy bedtime routine, which will have them relaxed and ready for bed.It is written by Magali Mialaret PgC, who used her background in applied neuroscience, stress management and yoga coaching to create a story that will develop good practice around bedtime routines and mindful reflection on emotions encountered during the day. It is brought to life with sweet and gentle illustrations by Carmen Saldaña, illustrator of numerous picture book titles.

Help Doug find his dog by patting, tickling, and calling to the correct dogs based on Doug’s clues! As the reader selects dogs, the pool narrows until a surprise ending reveals Doug’s dog—and why he went missing. Featuring hilarious illustrations of funny dogs galore, this text is perfect for collaborative story time with beginning and reluctant readers.

Whoever heard of a Tyranno-ceratops? Or how about a diplo-dactyl? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on dinosaurs - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and stunning artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.2020 titles: Pets/SafariContentsPets: puppy, kitten, rabbit, budgie, lizardSafari: lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, flamingo

Whoever heard of a sh-urtle? Or how about a wal-ish? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on learning about ocean creatures - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.2020 titles: Pets/SafariContentsPets: puppy, kitten, rabbit, budgie, lizardSafari: lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, flamingo

Meet the Grumblies. All they do is ARGUE! So when a huge, hungry GOBBLESTOMP arrives in their village, which little Grumbly will banish the beast? A laugh-out-loud story about teamwork.

Meet the Grumblies. All they do is ARGUE! So when a huge, hungry GOBBLESTOMP arrives in their village, which little Grumbly will banish the beast? A laugh-out-loud story about teamwork.

Badgers are best. Or so Badger thinks. "If it''s not black and white then it''s just not right!" he says. But what if he''s wrong?A book about acceptance, difference and learning to say sorry.

Guto dreams of dragons. Some are fierce and sparkling, some are tender and quiet, but they all keep him company all through the night and the following day. The problem is that no-one else can see Guto's dragons. Can they? A beautiful illustrated book which tells a story with a precious, comforting message, celebratating the imagination and individuality.

Make bedtime magical with this story book that pops up into a comforting night light!Bedtime story and night light all-in-one: read the adorable tale of the love between Big and Small squirrel that shines brighter than the wonderful world around them, then pull up and twist the cover to transform into a pop-up paper night light with a gentle glow. LED light is rechargeable: no need to replace batteries – easily recharges using a USB-C cable (not supplied). A gorgeous addition to any bookshelf: this classic bedtime story with stunning illustrations is sure to become a firm family favourite. The perfect gift for children aged 3–5: pre-schoolers will love reading the story, spotting the lantern featured in it and making their own book light up to match. Gift package contains: 32-page hardback children’s picture book with a cover that pops up into a nightlight, all protected by a sturdy slipcase.Small the squirrel has woken up feeling bright and shiny – what is this feeling? It's love! Big and Small go on an adventure out of their treetop home to discover just how shiny their love is. Is it twinklier than a dew drop? Warmer than the sun in the meadow? And what happens to their love when the sun goes down?Once you've read the story, turn over the book, pull and twist to pop up your very own lantern. Flip the switch to turn on the light and enjoy its comforting glow as you join your new forest friends in peaceful slumber.Encourage a calming night-time routine with this adorable bedtime book and softly twinkling night light combination.Manufacturer's note: Use the switch on the edge of the book to turn the light on and off. Recharge using a standard USB-C cable (not supplied) and follow instructions inside back of book. The bulb projects a soft, gentle yellow light, suitable for winding down to sleep. If you experience any issues with your night light book, please contact the manufacturer directly (Quarto Publishing Group).

Make bedtime magical with this story book that pops up into a comforting night light!Bedtime story and night light all-in-one: read the sleepy tale of four adorable forest animals, then pull up and twist the cover to transform into a pop-up paper night light with a gentle glow. LED light is rechargeable: no need to replace batteries – easily recharges using a USB-C cable (not supplied). A gorgeous addition to any bookshelf: this classic bedtime story with stunning illustrations is sure to become a firm family favourite. The perfect gift for children aged 3–5: pre-schoolers will love reading the story, spotting the lantern featured in it and making their own book light up to match. Gift package contains: 32-page hardback children’s picture book with a cover that pops up into a nightlight, all protected by a sturdy slipcase. It's time to sleep in Slumber Wood, but four little animals are still wide awake. Can wise old Owl help Bear, Otter, Rabbit and Squirrel settle down? Perhaps stardust gathered in her magic lantern will do the trick!Once you've read the story, turn over the book, pull and twist to pop up your very own lantern. Flip the switch to turn on the light and enjoy its comforting glow as you join your new forest friends in peaceful slumber.Encourage a calming night-time routine with this adorable bedtime book and softly twinkling night light combination. Manufacturer's note: Use the switch on the edge of the book to turn the light on and off. Recharge using a standard USB-C cable (not supplied) and follow instructions inside back of book. The bulb projects a soft, gentle yellow light, suitable for winding down to sleep. If you experience any issues with your night light book, please contact the manufacturer directly (Quarto Publishing Group).

Sssh – who's fast asleep under the leaves? Peek under the flaps and discover the animals having the BIGGEST sleeps in nature!From bears and bats to chipmunks and frogs, meet amazing creatures who hibernate, doze, nap and even freeze to survive. With fun facts and sturdy lift-the-flaps on every page, young readers will love discovering where animals go when it’s time for their super long rest. But whatever you do... don’t wake them up!Perfect for little explorers aged 3–5, this gorgeous non-fiction book turns learning about the natural world into an exciting hide-and-seek adventure.

One bothersome bug needs a warm place to stay - and Bear's thick fur looks perfect. What a kerfuffle! Will Bear ever get this wiggly, tickly Bug to buzz off? Bug Bear is a hilariously entertaining picture book. Readers are sure to giggle as they watch grumpy Bear struggle to get rid of his uninvited guest! With bright and engaging illustrations, young children will love to read this eye-catching story again and again.