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.

In this celebration of motherhood, a mama can be many things—from a captain of adventures to a quiet supporter—but above all else, she will always be Mama. She is mama, she is many things. Mama is there for whatever life brings. From the author of In My Heart and You Are Home, this heartfelt board book celebrates all the things a mama can be: a silent supporter and an encouraging voice, patience and power, soft and strong. This lovely book speaks to all mothers, who know that to be one is to be so many different things and also just to be one thing: a mama.

Recipient of the 2023 Lee Bennett Hopkins Award honor award. We all hold the seed of something wonderful inside us, just waiting for the right moment to bloom. In A Poem Grows Inside You, the seed of an idea waits for the rhythm of the rainfall to awaken it, then takes root and begins to grow. At once a celebration of the deep connection creatives have with their art and an acknowledgement of the courage it takes to let it into the sun, this beautifully illustrated picture book encourages readers to nurture their talents and boldly share them with the world.

A crafty little witch and cast of distracting ghosts give knitting advice in this sweet and funny story that includes step-by-step instructions so little ones can knit their very own ghost!Knitting a ghost is easy. To knit a ghost, you need to cast on some stitches. Cast? Like a spell?Nope. Different kind of casting. Join a little witch on her knitting journey as she navigates ghostly distractions, a hungry cat, tangled yarn... and learns that real magic comes from not giving up—even when things become trying. Includes Knitting for Little Witches at the back, a step-by-step knitting guide so your little witches can put their newly acquired skills to use! Perfect for grown-up crafters to share with kids or for young knitters eager to try their first project.