Hilli Kushnir – illustratör

This Makes Me Happy follows a young girl on a field trip to the fair, complete with a roller coaster, pie-eating contest, and petting zoo! But when her pesky nut allergy keeps her from having a treat with her class, the girl learns that even the happiest of days can have unhappy moments. By reflecting on her trip and recognizing the many feelings that arose during it, she is able to feel less overwhelmed—and more confident about her positively happy day.While children enjoy expressing themselves—be it through laughter or tears—they don’t always have the words to articulate their emotions. The Dealing with Feelings series is designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside, showing children how to name their emotions as they also learn to read. Colorful stickers are included in each book.

This Makes Me Happy follows a young girl on a field trip to the fair, complete with a roller coaster, pie-eating contest, and petting zoo! But when her pesky nut allergy keeps her from having a treat with her class, the girl learns that even the happiest of days can have unhappy moments. By reflecting on her trip and recognizing the many feelings that arose during it, she is able to feel less overwhelmed—and more confident about her positively happy day.While children enjoy expressing themselves—be it through laughter or tears—they don’t always have the words to articulate their emotions. The Dealing with Feelings series is designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside, showing children how to name their emotions as they also learn to read. Colorful stickers are included in each book.

If feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry friend. This Makes Me Sad follows a young boy after he accidentally lets his dog, Kit, loose from the yard. Despite his parents’ attempt to find her, nothing can cheer up the boy. His favorite things, like a pretty sunset, going to the park, and his beloved teddy bear, just make him more sad. Even happy memories of Kit no longer feel good. With help from his family, the boy must learn to accept and express how he’s feeling inside. And by dealing with his feelings, he might just be able to do some good until Kit comes home. Easy-to-read text and evocative illustrations make this relatable second story in the Dealing with Feelings series a perfect practice in emotional maturity for kids.

If feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry friend. This Makes Me Sad follows a young boy after he accidentally lets his dog, Kit, loose from the yard. Despite his parents’ attempt to find her, nothing can cheer up the boy. His favorite things, like a pretty sunset, going to the park, and his beloved teddy bear, just make him more sad. Even happy memories of Kit no longer feel good. With help from his family, the boy must learn to accept and express how he’s feeling inside. And by dealing with his feelings, he might just be able to do some good until Kit comes home. Easy-to-read text and evocative illustrations make this relatable second story in the Dealing with Feelings series a perfect practice in emotional maturity for kids.

The Dealing with Feelings series returns to help kids battle the green-eyed monster—jealousy! In This Makes Me Jealous, a young girl is proud of being the star athlete at her school. But when a new kid moves to town and she suddenly has to share the spotlight, jealousy gets the best of her. After a tough soccer matchup, the girl's gym teacher helps her to empathize with the new student and give her a chance. Soon, the girl learns that making new friends and being inclusive are more important than being the best.The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what's brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read.

Kids will learn it's okay to be scared—and how to confront their fears—in this installment of the Dealing with Feelings series. Paperback edition includes stickers!In This Makes Me Scared, a young boy is terrified about taking swim lessons. The water is cold, chlorine burns his eyes, and worst of all, everyone is watching him. He's scared that he'll never learn to swim--or drown trying! When his instructor shows him how to calm his mind, the boy decides to face his fear and open himself up to a fun, new experience.The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what's brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read.

This Dealing with Feelings book about a trip to the zoo helps kids understand what they're feeling when they get a case of the giggles. Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!When a little girl visits the zoo with her family, she makes faces at the animals and gets a little silly. After she pounds on the glass, the tour guide has to warn her that loud noises can scare some animals. But with the help of her dad, she learns to recognize her feelings and calm down.The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers is designed to give voice to what's brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, children will learn to name their emotions as they learn to read. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

In This Makes Me Silly, a little girl and her brother go with their family to the zoo, only to find that they can't stop laughing! Between making funny monkey faces and stretching their arms for elephant trunks, it's no wonder they snort out their milk at lunch. The little girl doesn't see any harm in her silliness at first, but when she scares an animal by shouting and banging on the glass, she learns that there's a time and place to be silly (like at the zoo playground), and a time and place to be calm (when animals are sleeping).The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers are designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, the child will learn to name their emotions as they also learn to read.

In This Makes Me Angry, a young boy is not having a good day. And between the sopping wet towels in the bathroom and his homework that's been colored all over in crayon, he knows just whom to blame: his little brother, Jack. The boy's day only gets worse when he leaves Jack and goes to school. Thankfully, his principal knows exactly what will help. By drawing events of the day, the boy is able to slow down and reflect on what made him mad--so that when he returns home, his messy, crayon-covered little brother no longer seems so bad.The Dealing with Feelings series of early readers are designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside. Through short, simple text and repetitive observational phrases, the child will learn to name their emotions as they also learn to read.

Clap hands and play with this range of exciting toddler touch-and-feel books!Here Come the Robots is a playful touch-and-feel book, full of energy, fun and of course, lots of robot friends. Toddlers will laugh, shout, clap their hands and join in the fun as the simple text encourages them to point, count, match and talk about the silly metal buddies. With textures to feel on every page and a matching game page at the end, everyone will want to clap hands for the robots! Also available: Here Come the Monkeys, Here Come the Kittens, Here Come the Puppies, Here Come the Dinosaurs, Here Come the Chicks, Here Come the Bunnies, Here Come the Tractors, Here Come the Cars, Here Come the Monsters, Here Come the Llamas, Here Come the Mermaids, Here Come the Dragons

Happy Hanukkah! Count down each night with this gorgeous and fun holiday storybook. Celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah with this interactive, one-of-a-kind menorah and storybook set. The perfect Hanukkah gift for the entire family to enjoy! Each night, open a candle-shaped book and follow a young Jewish girl and her family as they decorate their home, say blessings, enjoy traditional foods and games, and gather to hear about the brave Maccabees and their victory that brought light to all Jews.Flip the book over to “light” the candle and place it back in the menorah to commemorate each night of the Festival of Lights!

Discover the wonders of chemistry, from the periodic table to how compounds are made.

Chemicals are like crayons.

The most basic colors are red, yellow, and blue.

The most basic chemicals are called elements.

Adorable pocket-sized scientists will inspire and delight your little learners, while baby-friendly analogies break down complex structures into bite-sized elements that readers of all ages will understand. Who knew elements could be compared to crayons and that the periodic table is so much like a crayon box?

As a companion to introducing chemistry, this fun little board book by Veronica L. Murphy, PhD, and Hilli Kushnir is the ultimate addition to a teacher's STEAM library or on the bookshelf of a curious toddler. It will guide you through understanding how surroundings are made of chemicals.

Science is an adventure—come play!

From Starry Forest Books, Baby's Big World introduces babies to big concepts—everything from rocket science to music—for the very first time.

Every baby is a miniature maestro just waiting to play!

You can make music any way you like.

You can play cello in an orchestra…

Or drums in a rock band!

You’ll want to pull out the instruments to make music with your little one after this energetic read! Encourage your mini-musician to learn about reading musical notes, what certain symbols mean, and even how to make music. (Spoiler: You can make music in any form you like! Pots and pans will work nicely!)

This board book is a fundamental introduction to making every song, tune, and hum. Your child can even make music while reading, knocking or tapping to a beat on the book itself. The fun of reading and creating music together will create lasting memories for you and your little learner.

From Starry Forest Books, Baby’s Big World introduces babies to big concepts—everything from rocket science to music—for the very first time.

Listen. Feel. Stand Tall. Grow Steady. Hang loose. Say “HELLO” to your body.

Stand tall like a mountain.

Stretch high into the sky.

You are brave and strong.

You see the world in a different way.

Inspire your little ones to feel their best with yoga techniques perfectly calibrated for young learners. Simple prompts like, “Say HELLO to your body” and “Curve like a cat” invite children to practice connecting with their body. Gentle guides including “Listen to the sounds you make” and “Feel your breath make a gentle breeze” encourage babies to practice stillness and introspection by listening to their breathing.

With sturdy pages filled with bright, friendly illustrations, this book encourages children to listen and tune into their own movements. Your little yogi can even practice by themselves, well before they can read on their own!

From Starry Forest Books, Baby’s Big World introduces babies to big concepts—everything from rocket science to music—for the very first time.