Jade Orlando – illustratör

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a forewordby Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcasesa curated collection of tales from Black history, based onimportant figures and events from around the world. Each story isthe ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any moment whenyoung readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entryfrom the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazinescompetition An empowering and celebratory giftPerfect for any child wanting to learn more about history'suntold storiesA beautiful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex Falase-Koya, MahamedHashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga Isdahl, Jade Mutyora,Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer.Illustrated by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, JadeOrlando, Amanda Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.

Calling all cat lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud.Hi cat, bye cat.Sad cat, glad cat.Small cat, big cat.This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The lively text begs for repeat reading, and children will love spotting details in the vibrant art. With sleepy cats on the closing spread, Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat. is great for bedtime or anytime!

Calling all dog lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud.This dog’s clean, that dog’s muddy.These dogs are the best of buddies.This humorous dog-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the perfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The littlest readers will recognize differences within themselves and within their favorite fur friends. Lively text begs for repeated reading and kids will love spotting funny details. With sleepy dogs on the closing spread, This Dog. That Dog. is great for bedtime or anytime.

"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future."The Guardian"From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly."Evening Standard"A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem."The Independent"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators."BookTrustThis groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today.Remember to dream your own dreamsLove your beautiful skinYou always have a choiceThis book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully - the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child.To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.

"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future."The Guardian"From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly."Evening Standard"A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem."The Independent"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators."BookTrustThis groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today.Remember to dream your own dreamsLove your beautiful skinYou always have a choiceThis book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully - the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child.To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.

A touching story of the friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbor, and how that boy helps jog the man's disappearing memoryCaius spends summer mornings on his neighbor's porch, and although Mr. Johnson doesn't remember things as well as he used to, he can always sing the beginning of his favorite song, "Further Along." Caius understands how nourishing music can be, and so he decides to find the rest of Mr. Johnson's song. At the library he inspects shelves of hymnals and listens to recordings of protest tunes, but none of these is the one Mr. Johnson sings. How will he help his neighbor?Exuding warmth, this story displays kindness and neighborliness, and portrays dementia with gentle authenticity.

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the inspiring life of Beyoncé, the chart-topping superstar, told in an inspiring biography for kids!Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mum's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncé joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to stardom with their catchy R&B songs and fierce dance routines.As a solo artist, she has since achieved incredible success with numerous number one hits, including 'Irreplaceable' and 'Crazy in Love', and several critically acclaimed and award-winning albums, including 'I am... Sasha Fierce', 'Lemonade' and 'Renaissance'. She has received the most grammy nominations of any artist in history and is now one of the most influential people in the world. As well as being a performer, she is a mother, businesswoman, philanthropist and role model for all those who want to reach for the stars.This inspirational book also features dynamic illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the superstar's life.  Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.     This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the inspiring life of Beyoncé, the chart-topping superstar, told in an inspiring biography for kids!Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mum's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncé joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to stardom with their catchy R&B songs and fierce dance routines.As a solo artist, she has since achieved incredible success with numerous number one hits, including 'Irreplaceable' and 'Crazy in Love', and several critically acclaimed and award-winning albums, including 'I am... Sasha Fierce', 'Lemonade' and 'Renaissance'. She has received the most grammy nominations of any artist in history and is now one of the most influential people in the world. As well as being a performer, she is a mother, businesswoman, philanthropist and role model for all those who want to reach for the stars.This inspirational book also features dynamic illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the superstar's life.  Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.     This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

The world can seem a scary place to live. Forests are burning, plastic is filling the oceans and the air is polluted. But we can all help save the planet – including you!Activists Assemble — Save Your Planet details the major current environmental issues, why they occur, and how they can be resolved. Written by the former Feature Editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine Ben Hoare and beautifully illustrated by Jade Orlando, discover how and why the world is getting hotter, the consequences of deforestation, and the impact of too many vehicles. Become a real-life super hero and help to protect the environment - from quick and easy fixes to changes that could have a long-term global effect. Meet the famous faces leading the way in the worldwide crusade to be more environmentally friendly and take the quiz to find out just how green you truly are. . . and could be. This is our planet — we can save it!An activity section gives readers the opportunity to explore environmentalism further: they can test their eco-hero knowledge, start important conversations using the 'discussion time' questions, as well as space to write down their thoughts and observations.

A sweet and funny picture book  “manual” to help children create a nighttime ritual, settle down to sleep, and catch their elusive Zzzs.It’s bedtime!  But what if you don’t feel ready to go to sleep?  What can you do to catch your Zzzs?Perfect for not-so-sleepyheads, this fun read-aloud shows kids simple steps (in delightful alphabetical order) to settle down, get ready for bed, and find their way to dreamland.Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for an engaging bedtime book Teachers, librarians, and storytime readers Gift-giving for toddler birthday or baby gift for new parents Fans of children's bedtime classics like Goodnight Moon, Time for Bed, and The Going to Bed Book

Gratefulness begins with babies! On every page of this beautiful board book, Jade Orlando's charming illustrations invite little ones to give thanks to their favorite farm friends. From thanking cows for their milk and bees for their honey to thanking sheep for a wooly sweater and the garden for yummy carrots, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrate and feel grateful for the simple gifts of the farm.

Celebrate the many different caregivers in a child’s life with this tender and inclusive board book!No matter who takes care of youYou are loved by those who careMommy, daddy, aunt, or grannyFor you, they will always be there Childcare looks different from family to family. Whether there’s one caregiver, or two, or four—whether it’s a mommy, a grandpa, or a sitter—the most important thing for a child to know is that they are loved. This sweet board book highlights different kinds of caregivers, as well as the diversity among them.

A young girl uses her wits, science, and a little inspiration from her train engineer grandfather to get her toy train to run in this endearing picture book.“Well, good morning to you,” Pop Pop says.“And good night to you!” Atticus says. Each morning when the clock strikes six and the front door rattles, Atticus runs to greet her grandpa on his way in from work. Pop Pop’s tools go clank clank clank all through the night, so trains can chug chug chug and choo choo choo all through the day. He’s a railroad mechanic. And when Pop Pop ends his night shift, that’s when Atticus’s day shift starts. She’s a train mechanic too. But when she can’t figure out how to get her toy train to climb a hill, can she and Pop Pop use their mechanic skills to get the problem licked and the train on its way?

A beautiful, bold and moving collection of 100 poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure.Discover classic favourites and new stars in a book that belongs on every child's bookshelf. This gorgeously-illustrated children's anthology makes the perfect introduction to poets such as Lucille Clifton, Langston Hughes, Benjamin Zephaniah, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman, Caleb Femi and Joseph Coelho. It also features brand new work from celebrated writers such as Nikki Grimes and Carole Boston Weatherford.Compiled by award-winning picture book writer and editor Traci N. Todd, this collection touches a wide range of themes - hope and struggle, joy and pride, home and food, music and family. Each poem is perfectly paired with vibrant, heartfelt illustrations from Jade Orlando. This is a gift book to cherish - a brilliant tribute to the rich literary history and bright future of Black writing.

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women.What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some incredible Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination!This uplifting and empowering picture book is the perfect gift for any young reader.

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women.What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some incredible Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination!This uplifting and empowering picture book is the perfect gift for any young reader.

An uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.· Discover the joy of chess with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, then learn the moves of the game.· Find the joy in stories with award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, then gather the tools to write your own.· Experience the joy of food with renowned chef Andi Oliver, then follow a recipe to make a delicious dish.· Read about the joy of flowers with Florist Hazel Gardiner, then learn the techniques for pressing flowers to create beautiful memories· Learn about the joy of hair styling with Celebrity Stylist Yene Damtew, then read her guide all about caring for your own hairA donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK are committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated.Whether you read an entry a week, or dip into it whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round. Perfect for readers aged 7+· A joyous tribute to Black achievement today, bringing together 'own voices' to share their life passion. The laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future· Written by Ted Prize winner and social activist Jamia Wilson· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week, and sits alongside a non-fiction componentWords of praise for this book:"This compendium is perfect for parents and educators looking for fun ways to ignite the imagination, recognize Black achievements, and spotlight lesser-known holidays. An inspiring source of creativity for all readers." - Kirkus"Full of inspiring humans and Black role models." - Booktrust

An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.· Discover the joy of chess with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, then learn the moves of the game.· Find the joy in stories with award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, then gather the tools to write your own.· Experience the joy of food with renowned chef Andi Oliver, then follow a recipe to make a delicious dish.· Read about the joy of flowers with florist Hazel Gardiner, then learn the techniques for pressing flowers to create beautiful memories· Learn about the joy of hair styling with celebrity stylist Yene Damtew, then read her guide all about caring for your own hairA donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK is committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated.Whether you read an entry a week, or dip into it whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round. Perfect for readers aged 7+· A joyous tribute to Black achievement today, bringing together 'own voices' to share their life passion. The laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future· Written by Ted Prize winner and social activist Jamia Wilson· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week and sits alongside a non-fiction componentWords of praise for this book:"This compendium is perfect for parents and educators looking for fun ways to ignite the imagination, recognize Black achievements, and spotlight lesser-known holidays. An inspiring source of creativity for all readers." - Kirkus"Full of inspiring humans and Black role models." - Booktrust