Kim Barnes – illustratör

Read Write Inc. Phonics Book Bag Books are engaging texts to support children with additional reading practice outside the classroom. They have been specifically designed for children to take home after school, in order to share their reading journey and celebrate their achievements with parents and carers. The books are closely matched to the existing Read Write Inc. Phonics Storybooks to reinforce children's classroom learning of phonics at the appropriate level, helping them to make even faster progress in reading.

Parents and children both have big dreams—about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and learning times too!New York Times bestselling author and FOX News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has created a picture book that celebrates ALL the dreams come true--a parent's, a child’s, and Creator God’s! I'm So Glad You Were Born is full of love and hope and has a sweet, playful message inspired by Scripture that will leave your child without a doubt just how thankful you are that they are in your life and that they were created to be extraordinary.I’m So Glad You Were Born:Will appeal to children as well as the adults who love themIs a perfect gift for childhood celebrations including birthdays, baby showers, graduation gifts, communion, confirmation, and dedication giftsIs a great way to celebration adoption day with a childIs written in sweet (and humorous) rhyme perfect for reading aloudFeatures beautiful and fun illustrations by artist Kim BarnesMakes a sweet back to school gift from parents or grandparents to the children and teachers in their livesI’m So Glad You Were Born is an inspiring and loving message to your child, sure to become a go-to favorite for reading aloud as well as during bedtime snuggles!

Leading actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's picture book debut, The One and Only Sparkella is a charming ode to self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter--illustrated by Kim Barnes. Ella is excited for her first day at a new school. Glimmering pencil case? Check! Shimmering backpack? Check! Glittery ribbons in her hair? Check! She can't wait to meet the other kids and share her sparkly personality. But her first day doesn't go quite as planned: Her new classmates don't like her disco-ball shoes, her PB&J-with-sprinkles sandwich, or her rainbow-y unicorn painting. Ella decides to try to be less sparkly at school the next day so the other kids won't make fun of her. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of just being herself, no matter what other people say.

Sparkella is excited for her first playdate with the super cool new kid at school, Wyatt. But she's worried that all of her toys and games at home are too old, too homemade, or too un-cool, so she decides to 'borrow' a shiny racecar from her best friend, Tam, without asking.When Tam is upset that her car is missing, Sparkella feels bad, but she can't seem to make herself tell the truth about taking the toy. To make things right with her friend, it'll take a little help from her dad to learn the importance of honesty and taking responsibility when you make a mistake.Leading actor, producer, and director Channing Tatum's Sparkella picture book series is a charming ode to self-reliance and the love between father and daughter.

Do you believe in magic?Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds.The Star Friends are very excited to be going on a camping trip in the forest where they'll learns all sorts of survival skills. But when they arrive, strange things start to happen - equipment is broken, the girls' shoes are thrown into the lake and something seems to be following them in the bushes... Could someone be trying to sabotage the camp using magic? If so, the Star Friends are determined to stop it!Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Do you believe in magic?Sita and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds.The school term is ending for the Star Friends and there are some exciting events planned. The only person in their year who isn't having a great time is new girl Maddie Taylor, who hasn't made any friends yet and wishes she could be popular.Then suddenly, everyone is fighting to spend time with her. The Star Friends suspect something magical is at play, but is Maddie really behind it all? The girls set out to solve the mystery!Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Do you believe in magic?Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Westcombe is hosting a scarecrow competition and the Star Friends are all excited to be taking part. But then almost everybody in the village suddenly becomes extremely sleepy, refusing to leave their homes or even get out of bed.The girls and their Star Animals know that it must be down to dark magic, but how can they help to stop it when they're being affected too?Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Do you believe in magic?Lottie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds.The Star Friends are determined to help stop the unlikeable Mr Patterson from destroying the clifftop habitat to build two massive mansions. The residents of Westcombe have even formed a committee to help save the wildlife, but just as their plans get underway, everyone becomes suspicious of each other, and no one can agree on anything.The girls think Mr Patterson is using dark forces to distract the town, but can they use their magic to discover the truth before they begin to suspect each other?Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Do you believe in magic? Maddie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. After a village charity run, many of the adults in Westcombe (including most of the Star Friends' parents), start to become very energetic and throw caution to the wind when it comes to their responsibilities. Maddie's mum seems unaffected, but the other Star Friends' parents are suddenly making random online purchases and arranging spontaneous trips out. Maddie is a little jealous at first, but as the adults become more reckless, she realises that dark magic is at work - where is it coming from? Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Do you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Maia is worried when she sees visions of several accidents happening in Westcombe. The Star Friends are determined to find out what's going on, but every time they make a plan something goes wrong. The girls are certain someone is trying to stop them from uncovering the truth, but who - or what - could it be? Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Do you believe in magic? Lottie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Lottie is determined to win a spot on a junior baking TV show, and even when Maia has a vision that dark magic is coming to Westcombe, Lottie refuses to let it distract her. But with all her practice bakes going wrong, an injury, and the threat of an old villain returning, Lottie and the other Star Friends cannot ignore that something bad is happening in Westcombe... Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.