Kim Smith – illustratör

With a focus on overcoming fails and pivoting to new ideas, this hilarious story stars a young boy who dreams of baking extraordinary cakes but struggles with perfectionism in the midst of competition from fellow Baker Makers.Naveen loves baking. In fact, he’s sure he’s practically a master baker. So he is excited when his maker class tackles creative cakes at Baker Makers Lab!He is positive his cake will be the most astonishing and extraordinary one of all. But the mismatch between his fertile imagination and his actual skills leads to disaster!Will he find a way to embrace the unexpected? Find out in this delicious and delightful STEAM-centered picture book about letting go of perfection from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kim Smith, creator of Boxitects.

Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates with what she makes out of boxes. But there’s a new kid at Maker School: Simone. Simone is good at everything, and worst of all, she’s a boxitect too. When the annual Maker Match is held, Meg and Simone are paired as a team but can’t seem to stop arguing. When their extraordinary project turns into a huge disaster, they must find a way to join creative forces, lift each other up, and work together.

Our planet is powered by the oceans, entangled in plants, and home to animals of every colour, shape and size. But in its last true wilderness, our planet is white . . . welcome to our frozen planet. Each year, a quarter of our planet is frozen solid, so let's journey to these ice kingdoms:Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on bowhead whales while they're relaxing in the spa, meet a Greenland shark that is easily 250 years old, and witness the polar bears who are finding their food closer and closer to humans. Hold your breath in the frozen forest where wolves play hide-and-seek with bison, and meet the lemmings that outwit an arctic fox by building their home right under her feet, buried deep beneath the snow.Wrap up warm, and discover spine-tingling true stories from our incredible planet, in this ground-breaking new BBC Earth series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants care for other plants and can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . . 'talk'. In the world of plants, time passes more slowly, but if we speed months into minutes we can peer into this hidden world and realise: it's a battleground. Plants are working to thwart their enemies, and to trick animals into working for them. Right under your feet, and all around you, is a secret world you've probably never noticed. Until now. Let's explore our Green Planet: a secret world of plants that might change how you see plants forever . . . Discover all there is to love about our astonishing Green Planet, the stories of its inhabitants, and the challenges it faces. In collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book captures the intrigue, drama, and beauty of the groundbreaking new BBC TV series: The Green Planet, narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

This is our Planet Earth. From the highest peaks to the mysterious seafloor, almost every habitat has been impacted by humans.In this beautifully illustrated guide, you'll see our interconnected natural world as never before.You'll meet venomous snakes that are welcomed into people's homes. Tiny treehoppers that form an alliance with bigger bugs. And crabs who like to hitch a ride on turtles' shells.You'll travel around the globe, from massive caves to the depths of the ocean, and from snowy mountaintops to magnificent desert plains.Discover the stories of life on Planet Earth and how we can work together to protect it. Produced in collaboration with BBC Earth, this stunning book is perfect for young readers who are curious about our natural world.

Discover the magic of nighttime and guess which animal made which tracks in this new board book with die-cuts throughout from the creators of Whose Prints?.Who swooped across the nighttime sky? Who tiptoed through the mud with babies on her back? Little ones will love looking at different animal tracks and finding out what animal made them! In this interactive board book with die-cut holes throughout, a nighttime adventure takes us through the woods and eventually back toward the camp-out of the parent and child in the story.

When the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982, it enchanted millions of kids and surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time. Now he s back and rendered in the fun, colourful, retro illustration styles of illustrator Kim Smith. This storybook follows all the basic beats of the film: After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a lonely young boy in need of a friend. As Elliott and his siblings help E.T. phone home and make it back to his spaceship against all odds, they learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of the imagination. It s the perfect read-along story for children and their parents.

The biggest movie of 1985 is now the wildest and wackiest picture book of 2018! Even 30 years after its theatrical debut, BACK TO THE FUTURE is a perennial favorite in classrooms and family movie nights across the country. This picture book by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film. We ll follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling DeLorean, a crazy mad scientist companion, and a lightning-fueled finale!

Rediscover the beloved film and find the laughter and cheer of Buddy the Elf in this adorable picture book for all ages!Share the magic, laughter, and heart of a modern Christmas classic with the whole family.Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook brings Buddy the Elf’s unforgettable holiday adventure to life in a beautifully illustrated picture-book format perfect for young readers, families, and fans of the beloved Christmas movie.Raised at the North Pole by Santa’s elves, Buddy has always felt a little different. When he discovers he’s actually human, he sets off on a journey to New York City to find his real father and spread a little Christmas cheer along the way. But as Buddy learns what it means to belong, he also discovers that kindness, optimism, and family can help save the holiday season. Featuring charming illustrations by Kim Smith, this heartwarming adaptation captures the humor, wonder, and holiday spirit that made Elf a Christmas favorite for generations. Filled with memorable moments, festive adventure, and Buddy’s joyful outlook on life, this picture book is perfect for bedtime reading, classroom holiday celebrations, and annual family traditions. Picture-book adaptation of the beloved holiday movie Elf Beautiful illustrations by bestselling Pop Classics artist Kim Smith Perfect holiday read-aloud for families and classrooms Wonderful gift for children of all ages, movie fans, and holiday-book collectors The best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading Buddy’s story loud for all to hear.