Fanny Liem – illustratör

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From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy's first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.

Decoy can't wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he's ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It's going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it's too late?

Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the publication of DECOY SAVES OPENING DAY to support the work these amazing nonprofits do helping dogs find their forever homes. While their fictional counterparts are saving opening day, Shohei and Decoy are working to help real-life animals in need.

Step up to the plate with LA Dodger, all-star, and MLB MVP Shohei Ohtani in his adorable debut story about his even more adorable pup, Decoy.

From noodles to salad, from congee to pancakes, from dim sum to pizza, author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Fanny Liem embrace food of all types in this fun and inclusive picture book. All food is good food. Food fuels your day, nourishes your body, and excites your taste buds. Sweet or salty? Spicy or sour? Tried and true favorites or a food you’ve never tried before? There’s room for all of it on your plate, and whatever makes you feel good is what’s right for you.Prepare for your mouth to water!

Bellen Woodard adoraba su escuela y su salón de clases, pero cada vez que sus compañeros se referían al crayón durazno como el crayón "color piel", la niña pensaba en la importancia de que todos comprendieran que “la piel puede ser de un sinnúmero de hermosos colores”. Este impresionante libro ilustrado difunde el mensaje inclusivo de Bellen, además de inspirar a la próxima generación de líderes a trabajar por un mundo donde todos se sientan representados. Bellen creó el More than Peach Project y los crayones multiculturales pensando en todos los niños, con el objetivo de transformar la industria de los crayones y ampliar la visión que tenemos de nuestro mundo. ¡Y eso es justamente lo que ha logrado!

Este conmovedor libro incluye información sobre cómo convertirte en un líder y mejorar tu comunidad como ha hecho Bellen. ¡Su sabiduría y confianza en sí misma seguramente alentarán a todos los jóvenes lectores que deseen alzar la voz para mejorar su entorno y el de sus compañeros!

When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to "the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can be any number of beautiful colors.” This stunning picture book spreads Bellen’s message of inclusivity, empowerment, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Bellen created the More Than Peach Project and crayons with every single kid in mind to transform the crayon industry and grow the way we see our world. And Bellen has done just that!

This moving book includes back matter about becoming a leader and improving your community just like Bellen. Her wisdom and self-confidence are sure to encourage any young reader looking to use their voice to make even great spaces better!

Bellen Woodard adores ballet and always looks forward to reaching new heights. Though as a very young dancer, she notices that pink shoes and pink or white tights ― often referred to as ballet pink ― are synonymous with ballet. She realizes that the purpose of ”ballet pink” is to blend with a dancer’s arms and legs. What about welcoming brown tights, shoes — and more — in the same way? When her dance studio doesn’t act, Bellen takes matters into her own hands and creates a way for all of us to see the “many beautiful colors of dance” ― coining a new term in the process and naming it “ballet brown.”

This second inspirational picture book from Bellen Woodard is an immediate call to action from a teen leader to children, families, and studios. She shows us all just how much someone’s “right-fit” matters and how a child’s action and courage to stand tall can better our world!

And that’s when it started . . . the inside-out squeezing, pulsing, whirly feeling in Penelope’s belly. 

Meet Penelope Pickleberry, first grader extraordinaire. Penelope can do lots of things, like pack her own snack and tie her shoelaces in under thirty seconds. But Penelope has one huge problem—Nelly, the negative voice in her head that tells her about bad things that might happen. 

At the final game of the soccer season, Nelly’s I-just-can’t message is getting louder. Luckily, Penelope also has Penny, the positive, confidence-boosting voice inside her that tells her to be brave and persevere. Will Nelly win the battle? Or will Penny’s words of encouragement prove more powerful? 

This fun and relatable picture book helps kids manage childhood anxiety by learning to quiet their negative self-talk and listen to their own Penny, the inner voice that fills them with the courage to conquer everyday obstacles. 

Includes “A Guide for Shushing Your Nelly”—practical tips to help children overcome anxious thoughts.