David Biedrzycki – illustratör

Now in paperback! A funny and heartwarming picture book inspired by the Japanese saying "Fall down seven times, stand up eight,” perfect for martial arts and cat lovers alike! Packed with laughs and heart, this sumo-powered kitty adventure celebrates perseverance, teamwork, and finding your inner strength—no matter how many times you fall.Watch out, mice! This cat is a sumo champion! A stray kitty gets a job in a sumo stable, chasing mice in exchange for food. But when eating like a sumo wrestler slows our feline hero down, he realizes he must train like a wrestler, too. Through hard work and perseverance (and with a little help from a big buddy), SumoKitty is born!

He's just a cute little unicorn who wants to take over the world.Special Agent Bubble07 is undercover on planet Earth. His mission: to decide whether his team of alien unicorns should invade Earth. Posing as a stuffed animal, he infiltrates the home of Earthling Daughter, where he puts up with dog slobber, tea parties, and show and tell. Will the unicorn blow his cover and call for backup? Or will his alien heart be won over by storytime, snow days, and snuggles?

Balls to the head, missed goals, and loud parents—soccer is tough! A funny, heartwarming story about soccer, setbacks, and sticking with it. Our hero wants to quit—but one stubborn leaf inspires her to hang in there in this funny, empowering picture book about perseverance and self-esteem.A young soccer player is struggling during the fall season. Balls to the head! Loud parents! Missed shots! Sometimes she can’t wait to go home. But then she sees one last autumn leaf on a tree, just hanging in there. Can she do the same? Inspired by the leaf, the girl keeps practicing. Come spring, the leaf is still there—and so is she!Gorgeous illustrations full of action and humor celebrate resilience and growth mindset. Author/illustrator David Biedrzycki coached his children’s soccer teams, so he knows how important it is for kids to hear this message of persistence. Just hang in there!