Heather Brockman Lee – Illustratör

A young Syrian American girl remembers the beauty and joy of her home in a gorgeous picture book that is perfect for fans of Watercress.I come from the City of Jasmine,where delicate blossoms spill from homes, balconies.Sweet scents dance in the wind, filling air, calming hearts.Inspired by her own childhood in Damascus, Syria, Nadine Presley’s lyrical picture book offers a sincere view of the city and is brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Heather Brockman Lee, which brim with wonder and love.

A sweet debut picture book by Heather Brockman Lee (illustrator of The City of Jasmine and When You Love a Book) introduces young readers to Poppy and her umbrella—perfect for fans of Beth Ferry and Matt de la Peña.Poppy loves Umbrella.With Umbrella in hand, she knows she can face any kind of weather. But one day the wind blows and blows and blows. And with the wind, Umbrella goes WHOOOOSH!Following the wind and rain, Poppy searches everywhere for Umbrella. But she just might find something beautifully unexpected along the way…In this gently beautiful picture book, Poppy learns how to lovingly let go and to face the world with courage.