Ela Smietanka – illustratör

Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster’s anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory?When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day?Roaring with bright and energetic illustrations, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s debut picture book encourages kids that they can overcome any obstacle on the track, finish that final lap, and make a few friends along the way!

Buster''s Trip to Victory Lane:

is ideal for car-crazy kids ages 4 to 8, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans, and followers of NASCAR and racingteaches kids perseverance whether they are starting something new, are struggling to learn a difficult skill, or need motivation to keep trying when life is toughis a great read-aloud for story time at home, libraries, and schoolshas a brightly foiled jacket and full-color picturesis a perfect choice for birthday parties, for car rides and road trips, as a Christmas stocking stuffer or present, or as a central feature in a gift basket

Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster’s anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory? Join Buster on his first adventure as he makes new friends, learns new skills, and comes face to face with his fears.When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day?Roaring with bright and energetic illustrations, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s debut picture book encourages kids that they can overcome any obstacle on the track, finish that final lap, and make a few friends along the way!Buster's Trip to Victory Lane:Is Ideal for Car-Crazy Kids: Children ages 4 to 8, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans, and followers of NASCAR and racing will love this story.Teaches Kids Perseverance: Whether they are starting something new, are struggling to learn a difficult skill, or need motivation to keep trying when life is tough.Explores a High Interest Topic: Engages with emotional wellness and mindsets through fun, quirky car characters.Is a Great Read-Aloud: This high-octane picture book is great for story time at home, libraries, and schools.Makes a Great Gift: A perfect choice for birthday parties, for car rides and road trips, as a Christmas stocking stuffer or present, or as a feature in a gift basket.

Buster is back! NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s second children's book features an entertaining off-road adventure story that teaches kids how to handle difficult emotions, starring the lovable Buster the race car!In Buster Gets Back on Track, Buster and the rest of the Punchy Motorsports team need to ace some brand-new moves at racing school. But when Buster struggles during practice, he gets hot under the hood--and accelerates out of there. After he turns down a path in the woods, Buster discovers a racing team unlike any he's encountered. These large military vehicles know a thing or two about keeping cool under pressure, and their dirt track--complete with tire-sucking swamps and razor-sharp rocks--proves it! Will Buster's off-road challenge show him how to stay calm even when things go wrong, or will Buster's emotions spin out of control?Full of action-packed artwork from Ela Smietanka, this follow-up to Buster's Trip to Victory Laneis ideal for ages 4–8;teaches kids how to process their emotions and calm down when they feel overwhelmed;is a perfect purchase for back-to-school celebrations, birthdays, and Christmas; andis a fun, read-aloud book for story times at libraries and schools.Kids will love to see Buster get back on track in this heartfelt tale about growing up.

Buster is back! NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr.''s second children''s book features an entertaining off-road adventure story that teaches kids how to handle difficult emotions, starring the lovable Buster the race car!

In Buster Gets Back on Track, Buster and the rest of the Punchy Motorsports team need to ace some brand-new moves at racing school. But when Buster struggles during practice, he gets hot under the hood--and accelerates out of there. After he turns down a path in the woods, Buster discovers a racing team unlike any he''s encountered. These large military vehicles know a thing or two about keeping cool under pressure, and their dirt track--complete with tire-sucking swamps and razor-sharp rocks--proves it! Will Buster''s off-road challenge show him how to stay calm even when things go wrong, or will Buster''s emotions spin out of control?

Full of action-packed artwork from Ela Smietanka, this follow-up to Buster''s Trip to Victory Lane

is ideal for ages 4–8;teaches kids how to process their emotions and calm down when they feel overwhelmed;is a perfect purchase for back-to-school celebrations, birthdays, and Christmas; andis a fun, read-aloud book for story times at libraries and schools.

Kids will love to see Buster get back on track in this heartfelt tale about growing up.

NOW IN BOARD BOOK! Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster's anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory?When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day?Roaring with bright and energetic illustrations, Buster's Trip to Victory Lane by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. encourages kids that they can overcome any obstacle on the track, finish that final lap, and make a few friends along the way!Perfect for ages 0 to 4, this universally loved story now comes in a board book format, making it durable enough for travel or for babies and toddlers who have busy hands during story time.

It''s Christmastime and Buster''s going to be in the big parade! NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr. introduces Buster and the Christmas Parade, the third book in the popular Buster the Race Car series.

It may be chilly out, but rival race car Scuff''s mean comments make Buster''s oil run hotter than ever! When Coach Hog invites Scuff, who was alone at the holidays, to join Punchy Motorsports in the Christmas parade, Buster must navigate the difficult course of finding the true spirit of Christmas and traveling the festive parade route with his main competition.

This jacketed picture book

is ideal for kids, ages 4 to 8;shows kids the importance of kindness and forgiveness, an especially important message during the Christmas season; andis a perfect gift for Christmas and Advent.

Ride along with Buster and enjoy this heartwarming story that is a perfect read for children who love race cars and Christmas adventures.

Check out the other books in the Buster the Race Car series:

Buster''s Trip to Victory LaneBuster Gets Back on Track

It's Christmastime and Buster's going to be in the big parade! NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr. introduces Buster and the Christmas Parade, the third book in the popular Buster the Race Car series.It may be chilly out, but rival race car Scuff's mean comments make Buster's oil run hotter than ever! When Coach Hog invites Scuff, who was alone at the holidays, to join Punchy Motorsports in the Christmas parade, Buster must navigate the difficult course of finding the true spirit of Christmas and traveling the festive parade route with his main competition.This jacketed picture bookis ideal for kids, ages 4 to 8;shows kids the importance of kindness and forgiveness, an especially important message during the Christmas season; andis a perfect gift for Christmas and Advent.Ride along with Buster and enjoy this heartwarming story that is a perfect read for children who love race cars and Christmas adventures.Check out the other books in the Buster the Race Car series:Buster's Trip to Victory Lane Buster Gets Back on Track

Buster and his team visit a spooky car graveyard! From NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr. comes Buster and the Race Car Graveyard, the fourth book in the popular Buster the Race Car series.When the Punchy Motorsports team goes on a hair-raising ride through a graveyard, Jimmy Jam's sheen begins to pale. He looks like he's seen a ghost--and maybe he has! Buster wants to encourage Jimmy Jam to keep going, and Jimmy Jam wants to turn taillights and run. But when Scuff is in trouble, will Jimmy Jam face the haunting boos in the dark woods to help a not-so-friendly friend?This picture bookis for ages 4 to 8;teaches kids that bravery isn't the absence of fears but the willingness to face them; andis a great read for Halloween, camping trips, or the fall season.Do you dare to join Buster and Jimmy Jam on this spooky adventure?Check out the other books in the Buster the Race Car series:Buster's Trip to Victory LaneBuster Gets Back on TrackBuster and the Christmas Parade

Buster and his team visit a spooky car graveyard! From NASCAR legend and New York Times bestselling author Dale Earnhardt Jr. comes Buster and the Race Car Graveyard, the fourth book in the popular Buster the Race Car series.When the Punchy Motorsports team goes on a hair-raising ride through a graveyard, Jimmy Jam's sheen begins to pale. He looks like he's seen a ghost--and maybe he has! Buster wants to encourage Jimmy Jam to keep going, and Jimmy Jam wants to turn taillights and run. But when Scuff is in trouble, will Jimmy Jam face the haunting boos in the dark woods to help a not-so-friendly friend?This picture bookis for ages 4 to 8;teaches kids that bravery isn't the absence of fears but the willingness to face them; andis a great read for Halloween, camping trips, or the fall season.Do you dare to join Buster and Jimmy Jam on this spooky adventure?Check out the other books in the Buster the Race Car series:Buster’s Trip to Victory Lane Buster Gets Back on Track Buster and the Christmas Parade

Celebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters with this silly picture book about a bedtime story gone awry.Bedtime is looming, and Sophie wants to hear a story. So she asks her dad-the best storyteller she knows-to tell her one. He's just started telling a story about a queen and a unicorn when-HOLD ON-this is not the story Sophie had envisioned! She interrupts to request a teeny, tiny change. And then she interrupts again, and again, and again, resulting in an entertaining game of storytelling ping pong as Sophie and Daddy work together to create an unforgettable tale. This beautifully illustrated book is a sweet tribute to daughters, their daddies, and the time they share together.

Celebrate the little hero in every child with this encouraging board book. Kids love to pretend they have super powers, "flying" around in capes. But parents and grandparents see all the ways their little one is heroic-learning and growing and trying so much every day. Vivid, comic-book-style artwork depicts various costumed super-kids while the lively text draws comparisons between the qualities of a superhero and the child's special qualities. Little heroes-and their adult "sidekicks"-will love Super You!

Your little leprechaun will light up with love in this pun derful St. Patrick’s Day board book!Brighten your wee clover’s day with love and laughter! You Shamrock My World is the luckiest St. Patrick’s Day board book around, packed with shamrockin’ puns, a rainbow of bold illustrations to captivate young readers, and heartwarming rhymes that make every page worth more than a pot of gold!Perfect for repeat reads and springtime snuggles with its sturdy format built for tiny hands, this board book offers caregivers emotional connection, confidence building messages for little ones, and the joy of starting a beloved holiday tradition. For fans of the USA Today bestseller I Love You Like No Otter, this sweet encouragement story is the best spring book for kids ages 0-3.You're the cutest clover in the patch, with your sparkly smiling eyes.Even with shenanigans, each day with you, a prize.

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, helped Svadi the snooty monkey to let go of what others think and helped Mani the elephant to feel confident, they're back to help Ana the snake!Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends!Ana is a very lovesick snake.But when she opens her heart and follows it to the river, she finds all the love she needs. Her true love has been with her all along!Book 4 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energised, helped Svadi the snooty monkey to let go of what others think and helped Mani the elephant to feel confident, they're back to help Ana the snake!Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends!Ana is a very lovesick snake.But when she opens her heart and follows it to the river, she finds all the love she needs. Her true love has been with her all along!Book 4 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, they're back to help Svadi, a very snooty monkey, stop worrying about what others think!Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends!Svadi is a very snooty monkey.But when he hears the jungle beat, Svadi stops worrying about how he looks. He is ready to move his hips and sing the song inside his heart!Book 2 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, and help Svadi the snooty monkey to let go of what others think, they're back to help Mani the elephant!Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends!Mani is a very unsure elephant.But when she takes some big deep breaths and listens to her heart, Mani discovers that she knows exactly who she is – no compliments needed.Book 3 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

Give yoga a try with Mula and the Fly! Mula is a very sleepy tiger.But with the help of a mischievous little Fly, Mula learns to wake up, get moving, and make her dreams come true!  Book 1 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

From the author of The Same But Different Too and I Am A Tiger comes an uplifting picture book which encourages young readers to be themselves, even on tough days.For readers aged 3-7, this joyful picture book features rhyming text and a bouncy rhythm which grown-ups will love reading aloud. With an empowering message, the reader is encouraged to be true to themselves, whoever they are and however they are feeling. Illustrated with children in animal onesie costumes, young readers will love seeing their favourite animals on the page. Whether they identify most with the child hopping across the page like a frog, roaring like a lion or buzzing like a bumblebee this positive picture book encourages resilience and self-acceptance!

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, and help Svadi the snooty monkey to let go of what others think, they're back to help Mani the elephant!Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends! Mani is a very unsure elephant.But when she takes some big deep breaths and listens to her heart, Mani discovers that she knows exactly who she is – no compliments needed! Book 3 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, they're back to help Svadi, a very snooty monkey, stop worrying about what others think! Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends! Svadi is a very snooty monkey.But when he hears the jungle beat, Svadi stops worrying about how he looks. He is ready to move his hips and sing the song inside his heart! Book 2 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energised, helped Svadi the snooty monkey to let go of what others think, helped Mani the elephant to feel confident and helped Ana the snake to find her true love, they're back to help Vishu the Peacock!Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends!Vishu is a very chaotic peacock.But when he concentrates on moving his body, Vishu learns to calm his busy mind. He is able to focus clearly and finally tell his story.Book 4 in the Mula and Friends series:Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.