Lilia Miceli – illustratör

2026 NCSS-CBC NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS WINNER2025 BEST KIDS' BOOKS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH—CHILD MIND INSTITUTEA touching picture book that reassures children with separation anxiety through proven self-soothing techniques—perfect for back-to-school, travel, deployment, divorce, daycare, or anytime you're apart.“Mama, what will I do if I miss you?”“Hmm. That’s a good question,” she said. “Let’s try something.”Alex’s mom took his hand in hers and moved it over his heart.“Can you feel your heart beating . . . thump, thump?”Alex is starting day school, but thinking about being away from his mom for so long makes him feel worried! So he and his mom devise a plan to use their magical connection—heart to heart—to feel close to one another even if they cannot be together.Based on a true story from author Melissa Shultz, and with magical illustrations by Lilia Miceli, What Will I Do if I Miss You? is the perfect picture book for families with working parents or children going to school or daycare for the first time.

In this text, children learn about the process of writing a book. We follow Sofia the author to find out how her book goes from being in her imagination to finally being sold in bookshops. Discover where Sofia gets her inspiration from, meet Sofia's illustrator, and get a glimpse into meetings and interviews Sofia attends. Sofia the Author is in Lime+ Book Band, Oxford Reading Level 12. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Conjure up a fantastical poem, quietly follow a butterfly, and listen for the sounds of nature in the woods. This gorgeous poetry anthology is illustrated with rich detail. Strong rhythms and rhymes make it perfect for reading aloud with your class, and linking themes between the poems will encourage discussion. It features poems by Raymond Antrobus, Mary Oliver, Shazea Quraishi, Walt Whitman and many more.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 10 to 11.Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Mala and The Wish RocketEvery year, every child can wish for one thing from the Wish Rocket, and the town fills up with funny-flavoured ice cream and out-of-this-world pets. Mala can't wait to make her wish, but then the Wish Rocket goes wrong! Can Mala and her sister Ruhi work together to fix the Rocket, so it can keep making dreams come true?Readerful: Motivating Independent ReadingThis book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 7 to 8 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKUn conmovedor libro ilustrado sobre la vuelta al colegio, basado en una historia real de la autora Melissa T. Shultz, para tranquilizar a los niños con ansiedad por separación utilizando técnicas comprobadas de autoconfort—Mmm... Esa es una buena pregunta. Vamos a probar algo. —Tomó su manita entre las suyas y la colocó sobre el corazón de Alex—. ¿Puedes sentir cómo late tu corazón... bum-bum, bum-bum?—Sí —respondió él.Alex va a empezar la escuela, y cuando piensa en alejarse de su mamá por tanto tiempo, ¡se pone nervioso! Así que él y su madre han ideado un plan para que su conexión mágica —de corazón a corazón— les haga sentir cerca el uno del otro, aunque no puedan estar juntos. Y si te extraño... ¿qúe hago? está basado en la historia real de la autora Melissa T. Shultz, y, junto con las mágicas ilustraciones de Lilia Miceli, es el libro ilustrado ideal para aquellas familias en las que el padre y la madre trabajan o los hijos van a la guardería o al colegio por primera vez.