Jessica Gibson – illustratör

A heart-warming journey of learning to love the hair you have, and the person you are.The journey to love your hair can be a long, tangly one.It's not always easy to love your curls and coils but this joyful book, gives children a BOOST on the journey to self-love.Follow Kyra as she shares her thoughts and feelings about her amazing Afro hair, and the facts she learns about all kinds of hair types and styles. After a trip to the hairdresser's, Kyra's school friends have lots of questions for her, and she has lots for them too.Learn about straight hair, coily hair, red hair, cornrows, French braids and more in this celebration of all things HAIR.

From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her biggest strength.It’s not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for her first day of school at Unicornia, the school for unicorns, she realizes that she’s not like the other kids there. They’re all pastel colors and know the rules to Horn Ball and none of them come from the Woods like Layla does. Try as she might to make friends, Layla’s just . . . different. But when her class gets lost during a field trip to the Fiddle Dee Deep Forest, it’s up to Layla to step up and save the day.Layla, the Last Black Unicorn is a hilariously heartwarming picture book about self-acceptance, self-esteem, and standing up for standing out by New York Times bestselling author, Grammy Award-winning comedian, and actress Tiffany Haddish and Jerdine Nolen, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams!  Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re so strong! You are perfect and important—you and all your gifts belong!  We all have big dreams! Sometimes it’s hard to imagine our big dreams coming true. But what if someone saw all the amazing and spectacular parts of us—our winning smiles, our fancy feet, our warm hearts—and asked, “Why not you?”  Whether it’s becoming a football player or a pop star or the president or a scientist: Why not you?  In this picture book debut, superstars Ciara and Russell Wilson encourage readers to see themselves achieving their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. It’s a lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and daring to shoot for the stars.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams!  Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re so strong! You are perfect and important—you and all your gifts belong!  We all have big dreams! Sometimes it’s hard to imagine our big dreams coming true. But what if someone saw all the amazing and spectacular parts of us—our winning smiles, our fancy feet, our warm hearts—and asked, “Why not you?”  Whether it’s becoming a football player or a pop star or the president or a scientist: Why not you?  In this picture book debut, superstars Ciara and Russell Wilson encourage readers to see themselves achieving their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. It’s a lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and daring to shoot for the stars.

This rhyming Little Golden Book celebrates all the blooming, bright, and beautiful colors of the spring season!ORANGE is the door of Grandpa's garden shed.BROWN is the soil that fills the flower bed. . . .Preschoolers will enjoy hearing the rhyming tale of a young boy and his grandfather gardening on a lovely spring day. The beautiful illustrations highlight the different colors to be seen including green weeds, purple flowers, yellow butterflies, and pink lemonade! It's the perfect companion to the Little Golden Books The Colors of Winter, The Colors of Summer, and The Colors of Fall.

Model and mother to twin boys, Porsche Thomas presents this Step 2 leveled reader about sibling differences and the importance of unconditional love. Perfect for children recognizing familiar words while sounding out new ones with help.All twins look and act the same, right?WRONG!August and Berlin are twins but they couldn't be more different. From their personalities, to their heights, to the way they like to play, these twins are definitely not the same. So, they never get along, right? WRONG AGAIN!For all their differences, they're a lot alike, too. Most importantly, they know that no matter how much they do or don't have in common, they make a perfect pair. Twin mom, model, and actress Porsche Thomas tells a story from the heart that's inspired by her own experience watching two twin boys grow up.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

A retelling of the classic nursery rhyme. Join the charming woodland animals as a twinkly star guides them home to bed.

AN INTERACTIVE, SWING-ALONG PICTURE BOOK—WITH 12 SOUND CHIPS! Are you ready to swing? Discover the wonders of jazz: How to get in the groove, what it means to play a solo, and the joy of singing along in a call-and-response. In this interactive swing-along picture book with 12 sound chips, you’ll hear the instruments of jazz—the rhythm section with its banjo, drums, and tuba, and the leads, like the clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. And you’ll hear singers scat, improvising melodies with nonsense syllables like be-bop and doo-we-ah! Along the way, you’ll learn how this unique African American art form started in New Orleans, and how jazz changed over time as innovative musicians like King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday added their own ideas to it. Press the buttons to hear the band, the rhythms, and the singer calling out: “OH WHEN THE SAINTS—oh when the saints…”

Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill has made a career of speaking the truth, standing up for what's right, and being unapologetic and unbothered. Now she brings her life story and inspirations to young readers in an inspiring picture book illustrated by New York Times​ bestselling artist Jessica Gibson. Jemele Hill first became unapologetic when playing sports with the boys on the athletic fields of Detroit. Inspired by her mother and grandmother, she went on to be an award-winning journalist at the highest levels of her profession - and often the only woman or person of color in the room. She faced down her bosses, team owners, and even the President, and through it all remained proudly herself. Now she shares the story of her growing up, alongside the stories of the unconventional women who inspire her, including a wide range of thinkers, creators, and performers: - Ida B. Wells-Barnett- Shirley Chisholm- Zora Neale Hurston- Ruth E. Carter- Mary J. Blige- Ketanji Brown Jackson- Amy Sherald- Coco GauffBeing unapologetic is a form of persistence for Black women, who are often asked to be less, to be smaller, to make way for someone else. Young readers will see themselves on the pages of this beautifully illustrated book and come back to these inspiring stories again and again to help them stand tall and be UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU.

This powerful picture book shows the importance of raising your own strong voice to defend what you love.Sasha the bear loves the meadow in her forest more than anything. But when great yellow beasts threaten to cut and burn the forest, Sasha and the other animals must find a way to stop them."Don''t go roaring," squirrel tells Sasha. The bird tries singing sweetly. The rabbit tries thumping to distract them. The deer tries running to lead them away. But none of these things stop the machines. Must they all run and hide? Sasha the bear knows they need something louder, something bigger, something more powerful. And Sasha knows her voice--her roar--is the most powerful tool she has.Olivia A. Cole''s deceptively simple text and Jessica Gibson''s vibrant art celebrate the power of learning to raise your own strong voice to defend what you love. Because sometimes you must be a bear. Sometimes you must roar.

This powerful picture book shows the importance of raising your own strong voice to defend what you love.Sasha the bear loves the meadow in her forest more than anything. But when great yellow beasts threaten to cut and burn the forest, Sasha and the other animals must find a way to stop them."Don''t go roaring," squirrel tells Sasha. The bird tries singing sweetly. The rabbit tries thumping to distract them. The deer tries running to lead them away. But none of these things stop the machines. Must they all run and hide? Sasha the bear knows they need something louder, something bigger, something more powerful. And Sasha knows her voice--her roar--is the most powerful tool she has.Olivia A. Cole''s deceptively simple text and Jessica Gibson''s vibrant art celebrate the power of learning to raise your own strong voice to defend what you love. Because sometimes you must be a bear. Sometimes you must roar.

From the award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman comes a tender and relatable picture book about what makes a pet truly special.Evie’s pet is Sasha the cat. Sasha is the best pet ever. But Jenny has a friendly ferret. Garrett has cuddly guinea pigs. And David has a squawking parrot. Suddenly, to Evie, Sasha seems plain. And that makes Evie wonder…could there be a better pet for her? Until she realizes that all pets are special if you love them.