Frances Ives – illustratör

A picture book geared to help parents and counselors communicate with young children about a parent amp rsquo s suicide.Oliver amp rsquo s daddy loved him-a whole bunch, forever and for always. One day Oliver amp rsquo s daddy died by suicide. Why? Oliver amp rsquo s mommy hugs him tight, and she tells him why. And she reassures Oliver that his daddy loved him-and that will never change.In developmentally appropriate language and evocative illustrations, this picture book helps open communication about why a parent completes suicide. A reader amp rsquo s note offers more information about supporting children who have lost a parent to suicide.

On a crisp Fall day, Gracie feeds the birds. She isn amp rsquo t sure if the day seems different to them. But it does to her. She puts the seeds in the first feeder. Then the second. She thanks the birds one by one. A patient woodpecker. A buoyant chickadee. A grumpy finch. Even an impatient squirrel, not waiting his turn, always demanding more, more, more! (And a dog in the house who does not think the squirrel should be thanked--but Gracie knows gratitude goes both ways.) She makes sure every one of them gets a share-and her thanks just for being there.From Jane Yolen and Peter Tacy comes a quiet, meditative look at how simple acts of gratitude and kindness can bring peace and joy to our day, even when the kindness isn't necessarily reciprocated. Gratitude can be found in giving as well as receiving. There is beauty in the small moments, and something to be grateful for each day. A tiny act can change someone else's day-and sometimes the birdsong is thanks enough.

Two foxes - one little, one grown - set out to explore the world. On the way, they discover the many qualities that they share with the animals all around them, as they rest and play, live and love. This story is a touching and timely celebration of tolerance and unity.

"Mummy Bear, you are so lovely,"said a little cub one morning. "I want to be just like you.""One day you will," said the mummy bear. "But first we have memories to make,before you are full-grown."This stunning book celebrates the joyful times spent with a little one, and how these precious memories strengthen the foundations of a happy, healthy child. With stunning illustrations by Frances Ives and a lovely, lyrical text.

Jacki’s mama has a rare condition. She is slowly losing her hearing. Together, they are learning Sign Language so that they’ll always be able to tell each other everything. But as Mama’s world becomes quieter, Jacki’s remains full of sound, especially on Music Appreciation Fridays. How can Jacki enjoy listening to music when her mama can no longer hear it? A heartfelt story, inspired by the author’s childhood, about a young girl coming to terms with her mother’s hearing loss and finding new ways to experience the world together.