Gabhor Utomo – illustratör

Broken into beautiful. A story of friendship and healing. After breaking a neighbor’s window, a young child discovers friendship, transformation, and new beginnings in an unlikely story of peace. Gentle and moving, this poetic tale offers readers a hopeful path in the face of gun violence and despair, showing kids how peacemaking can turn conflict into friendship and new beginnings—and forge guns into garden tools. Children grow up with lockdowns and gun violence as part of their reality. As parents, caregivers, and educators, how should we respond? Sparking Peace provides a springboard for those seeking to discuss gun violence and trauma with children in a safe way that highlights help rather than harm. This picture book helps children learn about conflict while also carefully addressing gun violence and peacemaking. It includes resources that equip parents and educators to talk about gun violence and trauma, using a story of a broken window to show kids how conflict can be transformed through acts of peace. Suggested reading for ages 5–9.

Fee-fi-fo-fum—discover a timeless tale of magic, courage, and adventure.Join Jack on his unforgettable journey after he trades his cow for a handful of mysterious beans. When a towering beanstalk grows overnight, Jack climbs into the clouds and encounters a fearsome giant, hidden treasures, and thrilling danger. This classic fairy tale has delighted generations and continues to spark imagination in young readers.This Little Apple Classic edition features bright, engaging illustrations and a durable hardcover design, perfectly sized for small hands. The concise, easy-to-follow storytelling makes it ideal for early readers while also working beautifully as a read-aloud for younger children.Inside You’ll FindA beloved classic fairy tale that builds imagination and curiosityColorful illustrations that bring the story to lifeDesigned for children ages 4–7, including preschool and kindergarten readersGreat for read-aloud sessions, bedtime stories, and classroom useCompact, sturdy hardcover format for repeated readingPerfect ForBedtime and storytime routinesEarly literacy development and beginner readersGifts for birthdays, holidays, or classroom librariesFamilies who enjoy traditional stories like Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little PigsIntroduce young readers to a world of adventure and wonder with this beautifully illustrated edition of Jack and the Beanstalk, a story that has stood the test of time.

Ruth First was born in South Africa, where her Jewish family fled from danger in Europe in the early 1900s. South Africa was a safe place for Jews, but not for Black people. Inspired by her parents’ example, a teenage Ruth started a secret book club with her friends to talk about inequality, but she knew she also had to speak out in public. In college, she protested with other students, including Nelson Mandela, and wrote stories for the newspaper about racial injustice. Although she was arrested and forced to leave her country, she continued to speak out and write about the horrors of apartheid all her life. Ruth First never backed down.

Ruth First was born in South Africa, where her Jewish family fled from danger in Europe in the early 1900s. South Africa was a safe place for Jews, but not for Black people. Inspired by her parents’ example, a teenage Ruth started a secret book club with her friends to talk about inequality, but she knew she also had to speak out in public. In college, she protested with other students, including Nelson Mandela, and wrote stories for the newspaper about racial injustice. Although she was arrested and forced to leave her country, she continued to speak out and write about the horrors of apartheid all her life. Ruth First never backed down.

What happens when a curious little girl stumbles upon a cozy cottage in the woods… and decides to make herself at home? Enjoy the timeless tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, now available as a Little Apple Classic!In Goldilocks and the Three Bears, young readers will delight in following Goldilocks as she sneaks into the bears’ house and samples everything in sight—porridge that’s too hot, too cold, and just right! She tries their chairs (uh-oh!) and curls up in their beds, not realizing the three bears are on their way home…With its irresistible rhythm and “just right” repetition, this classic fairy tale invites children to laugh, predict what happens next, and join in the storytelling fun. Bright, colorful illustrations bring every mischievous moment to life, making it a story kids will ask for again and again.Perfectly sized for little hands, this sturdy hardcover is ready for bedtime giggles, cozy read-alouds, and everyday adventures in imagination.Inside You’ll FindBeloved classic fairy tale retold for young childrenColorful, engaging illustrations on every pageCompact, durable hardcover perfect for small handsSimple, accessible text for preschool and early readersIdeal for story time, bedtime, or classroom readingA Little Apple Classic series is known for bringing beloved children stories to life such as:Aesop’s FablesThe Classic Tale of Peter RabbitMother Goose Nursey RhymesVelveteen RabbitJack and the Beanstalk