Holly Sterling – illustratör

Have you ever felt jealous of your brother or sister? Have you felt sad because someone has something that you want or a friend is getting more attention than you? Read about Noah and Ava, and what they did when they felt jealous.This book focuses on jealousy and all the feelings that this common emotion stirs up. The two stories, told from a child's point of view, help children identify and understand their feelings through everyday scenarios. Through questions for the reader, and advice, this books helps guide them and gently teaches them how to manage or overcome jealousy. With fun, engaging illustrations the book reassures young readers, providing them with vocabulary to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. Supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books.

Have you ever felt lonely because you have no one to play with? Have you felt sad because you feel as though you have no friends? Read about Mateo and Poppy, and what they did when they felt lonely.This book focuses on loneliness and all the feelings that this common emotion stirs up. The two stories, told from a child's point of view, help children identify and understand their feelings through everyday scenarios. Through questions for the reader, and advice, this books helps guide them and gently teaches them how to manage or overcome loneliness. With fun, engaging illustrations the book reassures young readers, providing them with vocabulary to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. Supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books.

Have you ever felt shy with new people? Have you ever felt too nervous to join in with games at a party? Read about Mateo and Poppy, and what they did when they felt shy.This book focuses on being shy and all the feelings that this common emotion stirs up. The two stories, told from a child's point of view, help children identify and understand their feelings through everyday scenarios. Through questions for the reader, and advice, this books helps guide them and gently teaches them how to manage or overcome shyness. With fun, engaging illustrations the book reassures young readers, providing them with vocabulary to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. Supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books.

Have you ever felt worried about doing well at school? Do you ever feel anxious at the thought of doing new things? Read about Ava and Noah, and what they did when they felt worried.This book focuses on worrying and all the feelings that this common emotion stirs up. The two stories, told from a child's point of view, help children identify and understand their feelings through everyday scenarios. Through questions for the reader, and advice, this books helps guide them and gently teaches them how to manage or overcome anxiety. With fun, engaging illustrations the book reassures young readers, providing them with vocabulary to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations. Supporting text for parents and teachers ensure children get the most from the books.

Gi? Ready! Belt? Ready! Let’s go! It’s karate time. HAI-YAH!Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practise, and punches to perfect! Maya is a white belt, which means she’s still a beginner, but with focus, balance and determination – and a little helping hand from her friends – can she show Sensei what she’s got? Written and illustrated by Holly Sterling, a karate champion and teacher, this is a joyful and uplifting celebration of the sport, and a must-have primer for any child hoping to be a karate kid one day, too!

My toes tingle with excitement. It’s ballet class today!Snowflakes are falling softly outside when Thomas and his friends arrive at Mr Elliot’s dance studio. Prancing and whirling and twirling around the room, the boys and girls perfect their steps – first and second position, pliés, curtsies and more. Then, it's time for the most exciting moment ... picking out costumes for their first ever performance: The Nutcracker!Joyful and spirited, this young celebration of dancing is inspired by the author’s time learning ballet as a child, and will have little dancers, and aspiring dancers, pointing their toes and joining in.

“Honest and sensitive, full of warmth and humanity. A great starting point for discussing the weekly schedule with a little one.” BookTrust"A tender tale to help little ones master the days of the week—and find a way to savour each one." Kirkus Reviews“With gentle, inclusive storytelling, this delightfully sweet book is a joyous read for little ones.” Inclusive Books for ChildrenWhether it’s wiggling on her cosy Wednesday with Mama, visiting the library with her childminder on Thursday, making origami cranes with her grandparents on Saturday or scooting in the park with Daddy on Sunday, this little girl cherishes the time she spends with all her caregivers.Through the eyes of a creative and curious child, this is an uplifting look at the familiarity and anticipation of a daily routine which shares a positive experience of growing up with separated parents. No matter who this little girl spends time with, she is loved by all the special people who take care of her.

My toes tingle with excitement. It’s ballet class today!Snowflakes are falling softly outside when Thomas and his friends arrive at Mr Elliot’s dance studio. Prancing and whirling and twirling around the room, the boys and girls perfect their steps – first and second position, pliés, curtsies and more. Then, it's time for the most exciting moment ... picking out costumes for their first ever performance: The Nutcracker!Joyful and spirited, this young celebration of dancing is inspired by the author’s time learning ballet as a child, and will have little dancers, and aspiring dancers, pointing their toes and joining in.

It’s Tu B’Shevat—Jewish Arbor Day—and a diverse group of children work together to plant a tree. After digging a hole, placing the tree, filling the hole with dirt, patting the ground, and spraying the garden hose, the children celebrate by wishing the tree a happy birthday, and then look forward to when it blossoms on Tu B’Shevat the following year.

It’s Tu B’Shevat—Jewish Arbor Day—and a diverse group of children work together to plant a tree. After digging a hole, placing the tree, filling the hole with dirt, patting the ground, and spraying the garden hose, the children celebrate by wishing the tree a happy birthday, and then look forward to when it blossoms on Tu B’Shevat the following year.

Congratulations! You now have a baby in your family. Follow our top tips and you’ ll all be very happy. Don’ t lend your baby to a kangaroo, plant your baby in the garden, or take to school with you – and definitely don’ t send your baby to play with an elephant!DO cuddle your baby, read to your baby, sing to your baby and give your baby lots and lots of love.

The hilarious follow-up to 15 Things Not to Do with a Baby has all the warmth and humour of its predecessor, focusing on the relationship between children and their granny.DON'T hide an elephant in Granny's bed. DON'T send Granny up to the moon in a rocket, or wear her pants onyour head, or give her squashed jelly beans on toast for breakfast.But do... dance with Granny, listen to Granny's stories, hug her and love her lots. She loves you!