Erin Kraan – illustratör

A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. "I'm the Buffalo FluffaloI heave and I huffaloLeave me alone becauseI've had enuffalo!"Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance.He likes being a lone buffalo!But when a huge sudden rain shower pours down from the clouds, revealing a drenched and soggy pipsqueak, will the other animals see through all of the bluff, fluff and bravado?This humorous and delightful rhyming picture book touches on dealing with insecurity, self-acceptance and how to show compassion.

Anders does not seem like himself. He and his friend Jeff are headed out for a picnic, but no matter how much Anders insists that he’s feeling just fine, Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn’t being totally honest. Should he check in on Anders, or give him space? Should he help him out, or just be by his side? How can he be a good friend if he doesn’t know what his friend might need?

You may look at sloth and think she is lazy. No, no. You’d be mistaken. She is turbo-charged!Don’t blink. You’ll miss sloth climbing very, very, very HIGH and very, very, very FAST.Want to race through the forest? Sloth can set this place a blaze with her quickness.But all that zipping and zooming can be exhausting. Yawwnnn.If there’s one thing sloth is even better at… it’s getting a good day’s sleep.With laugh-out-loud humour, I Am Speedy is the perfect bedtime (or naptime) story for even the silliest little readers.

Don’t look at this bear and think she is ferocious. She’s quite the opposite of grizzly. She is friendly!Being thoughtful has always come naturally to this grizzly bear - she thinks it’s appreciated by all her forest friends. But in reality, her friendliness usually complicates the other animals’ lives in laugh-out-loud moments. Like when she 'rescues' a rabbit from her own burrow or hands a hungry badger an angry hive of bees.From the silly to the sincere, this story will charm any reader who is drawn to animals, laughter, and unexpected bear hugs.

It’ll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day …Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can these pals work together to salvage this disastrous day?Another read-out-loud, laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling author Jory John, paired with standout talent Erin Kraan, reminds us that even when your day seems to go completely off the rails, you can make it through any challenge - especially when you have a good friend by your side.

Don't look at this raccoon and think she'll eat just anything. Oh, no. She is picky! She's been choosy forever - and listen, it's a tough life. It's not as though the perfect snacks just fall from the sky (except when they do). You've got to work to find the sourest milk, the crunchiest bumblebees, and the most delicious trash. Snacking while picky is a real challenge sometimes . . . but you never know where you'll find the tastiest treats to try!From the gross to the giggle-inducing, I Am Picky is an unabridged board book sure to delight even the choosiest of eaters - and readers.