German Blanco – illustratör

Meet the Markers! They love to colour. But Purple Marker colours everywhere - even outside the lines. When the other markers call his creativity a mistake, it’s up to Pencil and Eraser to help Purple discover how making mistakes and making art often go hand-in-hand.This hilarious and clever picture book allows Pencil and Eraser to show Purple Marker - and the rest of us - how to turn our messes into successes and keep doing what makes us happy.In the spirit of Harold and the Purple Crayon and The Day the Crayons Quit, When Pencil Met the Markers brings engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever story to the every day. The result? A funny, effective message about how the best art can come from even the biggest mistake.

A mermaid tale to inspire giggles in mermaid lovers everywhere! When a seahorse tries to convince a group of sea creatures why nobody likes mermaids, will it be the seahorse who learns something in the end? Come along on this imaginative, laugh out loud adventure and learn why nobody likes mermaids (hint: it’s because everybody loves them!). This funny mermaid picture book gently addresses SEL concepts such as jealousy, accepting differences, comparisons, and being comfortable with yourself?in a fun, child-friendly way. A special nonfiction section filled with facts about seahorses is also included at the end of the book!“Mermaids are so overrated. They can’t change colors, their tails blend in with the ocean, and they claim to be magical (but I’ve never seen them do anything!). Plus, they’re really hard to find. Seahorses are known to be great friends…There are so many reasons why nobody likes mermaids. Don’t believe me? Read this book and I’ll prove it to you!” - SeahorseAlso in the Nobody Likes series:Nobody Likes UnicornsNobody Likes the Easter Bunnyand more to come!Nobody Likes Mermaids is an instructive and imaginative read-aloud picture book perfect for: Mermaid (and seahorse) fans everywhere!Gifts for kids ages 4-7 Summer reading Parent and educators who want to teach social and emotional learning (SEL), opinions, and nonfiction learningFamilies, teachers, librarians, and classroom story times for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students

What happens when a quirky pet gets into loads of trouble? Join Mary and her donkey on a hilarious adventure with heart in this modern twist on a beloved classic. Mary's donkey follows her everywhere - from home to school to the store to the park. But everywhere that the donkey goes, he causes trouble! What can Mary do to help her donkey behave? In this first book in the Remixed Rhymes series, children will laugh along with donkey's antics while learning about unconditional love in the process! An updated classic nursery rhyme with a funny, modern twist, where kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about: Unconditional love Making mistakes Caring for petsMary Had a Little Donkey from Remixed Rhymes is a family read-aloud picture book told in rhyming verses perfect for: Kids ages 3 and up Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for preschool, kindergarten and elementary students Children with pets!

What if the heroes, legends, and monsters of Greek mythology attended the same elementary school? Before the demigods became heroes and the monsters became feared, they had to navigate the ups and downs of childhood, together. Medusa's excited for her first day of school, but when her teacher introduces her to the class, she doesn't exactly feel welcome. Will her classmates learn to be kind and accept her differences? Will Medusa also learn to be kind to herself?Welcome to the School of Greatness, A place where we can learnTo lead with both our heads and hearts, And greatness we will earn! The School of Greatness is where kids learn important character concepts through reimagined, kid-friendly versions of Greek mythological figures. From the award-winning creative team behind the When Pencil Met series, School of Greatness is perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers to introduce elements of Greek mythology with important lessons woven throughout each engaging story. Includes a section about the myth of Medusa and a kindness pledge at the end of the book! Kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about: Celebrating and accepting differences Treating others with kindness and respect What it means to be kind to oneself and loving who you areMedusa’s First Day from the School of Greatness series is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for: Kids ages 5 and up Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach character through an imaginative take on Greek mythology and engaging stories Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for elementary school students Fans of The Magic School Bus

What if the heroes, legends, and monsters of Greek mythology attended the same elementary school? Before the demigods became heroes and the monsters became feared, they had to navigate the ups and downs of childhood, together. The School of Greatness mascot is missing! When Hercules volunteers to find him and return him to his cave, things don’t go exactly as planned. Will the headstrong Hercules learn a little something about teamwork along the way and successfully complete his task?Welcome to the School of Greatness, A place where we can learnTo lead with both our heads and hearts, And greatness we will earn! The School of Greatness is where kids learn important character concepts through reimagined, kid-friendly versions of Greek mythological figures. From the award-winning creative team behind the When Pencil Met series, School of Greatness is perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers to introduce elements of Greek mythology with important lessons woven throughout each engaging story. Includes a section about the myth of Hercules and a teamwork pledge at the end of the book! Kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about: Working together to accomplish goals What it means to be a good teammate Important social skillsHercules’s Task from the School of Greatness series is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for: Kids ages 5 and up Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach character through an imaginative take on Greek mythology and engaging stories Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for elementary school students Fans of The Magic School Bus

What happens when a Monster keeps eating its emotions? A hilarious adventure featuring a loveable character who learns that maybe expressing feelings is better than holding them inside. Monster is enjoying the day until it accidentally steps in mess, kicking off a series of unfortunate events that spark a wide range of emotions. But instead of dealing with its feelings, the Monster swallows them instead. Will the Monster learn to talk about its feelings before getting too sick? Featuring bright, appealing artwork and easy-to-follow text, Monster Emotions is sure to delight... and become the perfect way to talk about emotions!

"Kids will laugh and learn as P.I. Butterfly solves the case!"—Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author (Dear Dumb Diary, Franny K. Stein, Catwad)

This outlandish whodunit will keep readers guessing and laughing...all the way to the surprise ending! 2022 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Awards Silver Winner! "Kids will laugh and learn as P.I. Butterfly solves the case!" - Jim Benton, NYT bestselling author (Dear Dumb Diary, Franny K. Stein, Catwad)"This is a delightful, cartoonish romp with zany digital illustrations that will have readers begging to know when the promised sequel will be released...Don’t let this book flutter by—read it! - KirkusIt’s Saturday, the best morning of the week when a scream interrupts the perfect day for learning about butterflies. Mili the guppy is… missing! But have no fear, P.I. Butterfly is on the case. She’ll stop at nothing to solve the mystery. P.I. Butterfly preserves the scene, records every clue, and interviews suspicious suspects, but she ends up on a trail to nowhere fast. As she drowns her sorrows in a glass of milk, a fishy finding leads to a new suspect and… a cat-felt confession. Did Mili survive her fish-bowl fiasco, or is she gone for good? P.I.B. won’t stop until she flutters to the truth, no matter where it leads.From the award-winning team of Karen Kilpatrick and Germán Blanco, this is the first in a humorous and action-packed early graphic novel series for young readers who love fun, adventure, and mystery! Become a P.I.-in-Training!

Analytical and critical thinking skillsObservation skillsProblem-solvingLaughter and fun!

The third installment of the popular award-winning early graphic novel series! It's the opening night of the school play but Daisy, the lead of the show, has disappeared! There's no way Daisy would ever miss her starring role. With a class full of suspects, and a mysterious feather trail, can P.I. Butterfly crack the case before showtime? Readers love becoming P.I.'s in training and solving mysteries with P.I. Butterfly! Perfect for building problem-solving and observational skills through humor and mystery.

SLEEP captures the magic of childhood and imagination through a unique and creative perspective, revealing the whimsy of dreams through word and letter concepts that will be sure to delight readers both young and old.Once there was a girl who couldn't sleep. She had trouble catching her Zs. When she decides to follow them, she is led on an extraordinary word adventure over mountains, down waterfalls, and into caves...until she finally catches the Zs, falling asleep under the pale light of the moon. Embark on an imaginative & educational word adventure! SLEEP is perfect for:Cozy, dreamy bedtime stories Baby showers, birthdays, and holiday gifts Kids learning letter and word concepts Children who enjoy imaginative stories!

Based on the popular hit children’s song from the Grammy Award winning band, Ozomatli!Picture this: it's a beautiful day in the woods. The birds are chirping—the weather’s good. You and your friends are camping, fishing, hiking, swimming. But then day turns to night and something isn’t right. There’s a rustling and a huffing, and a shuffling and a puffing. OH NO, is it a caboose? NO…RUN…there’s a moose on the loose!This hilarious adventure will have kids laughing out loud along with one of Ozomatli’s most popular songs for kids. Moose on the Loose is based on the Ozomatli presents Ozokids hit single of the same name. The song "Moose on the Loose" is one of Ozomatli's most streamed songs and a favorite at live OzoKidz performances!

La Detectiva Butterfly ha de trobar el Milo, el peix de la seva família, però la seva investigació la porta a un carreró sense sortida. Aconseguirà resoldre aquest espinós cas abans que sigui massa tard? La Detectiva Butterfly volarà sense descans fins a descobrir la veritat, per estranya que sigui! Aquest escatós misteri et farà pensar i riure fins al seu final sorprenent! - Perfecte per iniciar-se en la lectura independent: poc text, molta il·lustració i molt humor. - Casos senzills plantejats en l''entorn quotidià. - Els lectors se sentiran reflectits i motivats a investigar. - Fomenta l''aprenentatge de vocabulari nou.

La Detectiva Butterfly ha d''atrapar l''enigmàtic personatge que està arruïnant la festa d''aniversari del seu germà. Aconseguirà resoldre aquest cas abans que desapareguin fins i tot els convidats? La Detectiva Butterfly volarà sense descans fins a descobrir la veritat, per estranya que sigui! Aquest divertit misteri et farà pensar i riure fins al seu final sorprenent! - Perfecte per iniciar-se en la lectura independent: poc text, molta il·lustració i molt humor. - Casos senzills plantejats en l''entorn quotidià. - Els lectors se sentiran reflectits i motivats a investigar. - Fomenta l''aprenentatge de vocabulari nou.

La Detective Butterfly tiene que encontrar a Milo, el pez de su familia, pero su investigación la llevará a un callejón sin salida. ¿Conseguirá resolver este escurridizo caso antes de que sea demasiado tarde? La Detective Butterfly volará sin descanso hasta descubrir la verdad, ¡por extraña que sea! Este escamoso misterio te hará reír y pensar¡hasta el sorprendente final! ¡Un cómic genial! - Perfecto para iniciarse en la lectura independiente: poco texto, mucha ilustración y mucho humor. - Casos sencillos planteados en el entorno cotidiano. - Los lectores se sentirán reflejados y motivados a investigar. - Fomenta el aprendizaje de nuevo vocabulario.

La Detective Butterfly debe atrapar al enigmático personaje que está arruinando el cumple de su hermano. ¿Conseguirá resolver este enrevesado caso antes de que desaparezcan hasta los invitados? La Detective Butterfly volará sin descanso hasta descubrir la verdad, ¡por extraña que sea! Este divertido misterio te hará reír y pensar ¡hasta el sorprendente final! ¡Un cómic genial! - Perfecto para iniciarse en la lectura independiente: poco texto, mucha ilustración y mucho humor. - Casos sencillos planteados en el entorno cotidiano. - Los lectores se sentirán reflejados y motivados a investigar. - Fomenta el aprendizaje de nuevo vocabulario.

Does a pencil really need an eraser? Not according to Pencil. Everything Pencil draws is already perfect - no erasing needed. But Eraser has some different ideas. Cue a battle of the wills where Pencil soon discovers that what it puts on the page gets even better when Eraser takes some away.This hilarious and clever picture book lets Eraser show Pencil - and the rest of us - how to try new things, see the sky through the trees, and form an inseparable friendship with someone who might at first seem like your worst enemy.In the spirit of The Day the Crayons Quit, When Pencil Met Eraser enlivens something we all use every day with engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever ending. The result? A funny, effective message about friendship and creativity.

Beware: There’s a sleeping monster within these pages.But this is no ordinary monster. This monster eats words. And when the monster is awake, it gets HUNGRY. So you have to be very careful and very quiet while reading. If you hear a growl - run fast.Oh no, what’s that? The monster’s woken up! How are we supposed to finish this book when all the words are being eaten? And who - or what - is this fearsome monster exactly? The answer to that question, I’m afraid, is totally . . . adorable.

Share your love with a Smooch, an unbreakable bond that lasts for all time and in all circumstances! Smooch! A Kiss! It's stuck on you. The love inside is just like glue. Wipe or rub it's there to stay,'Cause kisses never fade away! This lively, heartwarming picture book for all ages highlights the permanence of love and connections between loved ones. Both humorous and endearing, Smooch! is a fresh take on the expression of love that is relevant, relatable, and reassuring. A culturally diverse children's book showcasing diverse family structures and characters through bright, colorful artwork, Smooch! engages young readers through familiar circumstances and humor and caregivers through touching sentiment. A poetic ode to the love that connects us, Smooch! is perfect for showcasing the permanent bond of love in a fun way, for children dealing with any kind of separation anxiety, or for children who are missing someone. Smooch! makes a great gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, back to school, and more! Smooch! is the perfect: I love you book for kids Reassuring children's book to help a child who is missing someone Separation anxiety picture book Expression of the permanence of love in a child-friendly, relatable wayGift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, baby showers, grandparents and more!Story for kids ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & up!

The Power of Me is a guided life journal designed to teach kids that they have the power within themselves to accomplish anything!Discover the Power of ME, through learning about the Power of Attitude, Words, Actions, Effort, Failure, Curiosity, Kindness, Gratitude, and Choice. BUILD CONFIDENCE: Self-belief, self-esteem, and self-confidence grow from facing and overcoming challenges, learning from failure, and learning to believe in oneself. Using this journal will help develop these important characteristics.FOSTER A GROWTH MINDSET: Through the Power of Words, Action, Effort and Failure, kids will learn how anything is possible!SHARE TIME TOGETHER: This guided workbook is meant to be completed with a partner - whether parent, grandparent, older sibling, or other trusted confidant. The exercises will help both adult and child learn and grow together. This interactive and inspirational growth mindset journal was created with the help of educators and psychologists, and also includes a special bonus section, the Power of Wisdom that contains personal advice from successful creators and entrepreneurs written specifically for readers of this book! Words of wisdom and personal stories from celebrity cake artist Yolanda Gampp of How To Cake It, New York Times bestselling cartoonist, Jim Benton, toy entrepreneur Jeremy Padawer, and Afro Unicorn brand creator April Showers will inspire kids to follow their dreams and become their best selves! The Power of Me is:A perfect keepsake with sewn-in satin ribbon bookmark, sturdy cover, and high-quality paper A special gift for any occasion, including birthdays, holidays, beginning of school, and life milestonesA powerful tool to help children learn the power within!

A hilarious bedtime story that will get even the most reluctant kids ready for sleep through a fun (and educational) adventure! In addition to curbing fears of the dark, this creative entry in the field of bedtime books also encourages kids to let others share their opinions. An inspired bedtime tale laced with a wise lesson about listening to advice from friends. - Kirkus When a squeamish sleeper is determined to prove that bedtime is the worst, will books, snuggles, and the promise of sweet dreams change her mind? Is it possible that nobody likes bedtime because they…love it? Even your most reluctant sleepers will enjoy this rollicking read as they learn about the benefits of bedtime. Snuggle in and prepare to slide into sleep with this laugh-out-loud, imaginative read with a bonus section about fun bedtime facts at the end! Did you know that some birds can fly while sleeping? Or that humans can sleep with their eyes open?!Nobody Likes Bedtime is a sure-to-be favorite read aloud for any bedtime routine.