Chris Naylor-Ballesteros – illustratör

A powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales.  When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of questions:Why is he here?Where has he come from?And just what is in that suitcase?   To learn the answers, they can either trust the newcomer or discover what they risk by not believing him.    A story about hope and kindness, truth and perception'and most importantly, about how we treat those in need. "At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner   "A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo  

There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage ... sundried, salted or sliced ...But watch out, anteater! While you're salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve ...Take one starving anteater and one slippery ant, and you have the super ingredients for a hilarious, stylish story. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony – minimalist illustrations with tonnes of humour.

There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage ... sundried, salted or sliced ...But watch out, anteater! While you''re salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve ...Take one starving anteater and one slippery ant, and you have the super ingredients for a hilarious, stylish story. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony – minimalist illustrations with tonnes of humour.

Stick Insect is IN LOVE!Just think of all the fun and laughter he will have with his perfect partner – surfing the ocean waves, racing on speeding motorcycles with the wind in his feelers, dancing the hula – whoop-di-whoop! But . . .There''s something not quite right about Stick Insect''s new sweetheart, and Butterfly seems to have spotted the problem . . .''IT''S A STICK!''Oh dear, the course of true love never did run smooth and poor stick insect is about to find this out the hard way.

A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place … where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.

Once, a long time ago, a tiny meteorite fell through the sky and hit Duck-billed Platypus with a BONK on her head. "Oh, no!" cried Duck-billed Platypus. "The sky is falling down! QUICK! EVERYBODY HIDE!"But everybody else didn't want to hide. Not Brontosaurus or Stegosaurus or Spinosaurus or Torosaurus or even Anklyosaurus. Instead, they all decided to RUN!And yet, the sky kept falling down. It was a calamity! A catastrophe! It was surely the end of the world!There was only one thing for it . . . Duck-billed Platypus would have to leave the dinosaurs and find somewhere to hide on her own . . .

Once, a long time ago, a tiny meteorite fell through the sky and hit Duck-billed Platypus with a BONK on her head. "Oh, no!" cried Duck-billed Platypus. "The sky is falling down! QUICK! EVERYBODY HIDE!"But everybody else didn't want to hide. Not Brontosaurus or Stegosaurus or Spinosaurus or Torosaurus or even Anklyosaurus. Instead, they all decided to RUN!And yet, the sky kept falling down. It was a calamity! A catastrophe! It was surely the end of the world!There was only one thing for it . . . Duck-pilled Platypus would have to leave the dinosaurs and find somewhere to hide on her own . . .

When the wind blows Squirrel's nest right out of the tree as he's preparing for winter, Bear kindly offers to let Squirrel sleep in her peaceful den.But Squirrel soon learns that Bear keeps a very different schedule to him. Surely Bear can't sleep ALL winter long? When does she find the time to eat?!Can Squirrel find somewhere warm, cosy, quiet . . . and perfect for a squirrel?This fantastically funny story about two friends navigating their differences will have little ones laughing out loud. With a bonus non-fiction spread about hibernation!

A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place … where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.

A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place … where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.A special edition where the words and pictures take you on a journey far beyond the page. This audio-enabled eBook comes with a gorgeous reading by Sarah Ovens, along with music and sound effects.

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal"At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. Beautifully illustrated, The Suitcase explores themes of displacement and difference in a way young audiences can easily engage with. This is more important than ever now that a record number of people have been forced from their homes due to war and persecution." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency"One of the most empathetic children's books on giving kindness to strangers ever published [...] Be warned, this will make you burst into tears." - Amanda Craig, New Statesman"This original, striking and simple picture book about animals responding to the arrival of a strange creature . . . is a beautifully succinct and powerful lesson in empathy for outsiders." - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times"The Suitcase is a beautiful picture book about kindness to strangers and not knowing what other people's stories are. It made us feel sadder but gladder at the same time and it is so wonderful and enriching." - Cathy RentzenbrinkWhen a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present . . . Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.