Maria Gabriela Gama – illustratör

A heartfelt celebration of family, Punjabi culture and the rag doll-making tradition with a dash of superheroes! Brought to life by debut author, Saira Shah, and vibrant illustrations with real 'POW!' from Maria Gabriela Gama.In a bustling city, there lived a little girl called Yazmin. And in a small village far away, there lived an old lady called Nani. Yazmin was Nani's granddaughter. But the two of them had never, ever met. Yazmin is very excited to meet Nani for the first time. Until they realise getting to know each other is going to be a bit tricky - they don't speak the same language! But with the help of Yazmin's trusty superheroes and a new rag doll, Yazmin and Nani find there are ways for them to talk after all. This touching story encapsulates the communicative power of toys and Saira's storytelling gives voice to challenges faced by many multi-generational and multi-culture families. Paired with Maria's artwork, which represents the unbreakable bond between grandparent and child regardless of distance, this book deserves a place on every bookshelf. Perfect for readers of Julian is a Mermaid, The Proudest Blue and Faruq and the Wiri Wiri.

This set features 50 magnets and an illustrated frieze, encouraging children to invent stories and use their imagination. Adults and siblings can join in for shared play, and children will love identifying and naming the items as they create stories with the magnets.

Melissa Cristina Márquez pens another story perfect for young readers and pet owners! Leo is on the search for the "perfect" pet and stumbles upon one in an unexpected place. But in this colorful and quirky picture book, he quickly learns that sometimes raising a pet requires a village.Leo is thrilled when he and his family enter a shelter so he can adopt a new pet, but after searching for a while, Leo doesn’t feel the connection he had hoped for and leaves feeling disappointed. On the way home, he and his family see a busy marketplace and find another shelter hidden inside: one for magical creatures! There Leo connects with an alebrije, their bond forming before they can even leave the shelter. But he quickly learns just how much responsibility comes with raising a pet.  Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, globally renowned shark scientist, and author of Mother of Sharks and Sea of Constellations, returns celebrating Mexican culture, fantastical creatures, and community in this picture book encouraging readers to seek support when needed. Maria Gabriela Gama's whimsical art brings the story to life and draws readers in as they learn alongside Leo the importance of asking for help, a lesson we can all use.

Melissa Cristina Márquez escribe otra historia ¡perfecta para jóvenes lectores y dueños de mascotas! Leo está buscando la mascota "perfecta" y la encuentra en un lugar inesperado. Pero pronto descubre que riar a una mascota requiere de toda una comunidad, como vemos en este libro ilustrado colorido y peculiar.Leo se emociona cuando él y su familia entran en un refugio para adoptar una nueva mascota, pero después de buscar por un tiempo, Leo no siente la conexión que esperaba y se va decepcionado. De camino a casa, él y su familia ven un mercado animado y descubren otro refugio escondido en su interior, ¡uno para criaturas mágicas! Allí, Leo conecta con un alebrije, formando un vínculo especial incluso antes de salir del refugio. Pero pronto aprende cuánto esfuerzo y responsabilidad conlleva tener una mascota.Melissa Cristina Márquez, científica de tiburones reconocida mundialmente, destacada en las lista de Forbes 30 Under 30 y autora de Mother of Sharks y Sea of Constellations, regresa con un libro ilustrado que celebra la cultura mexicana, las criaturas fantásticas y la comunidad, y que anima a los lectores a buscar apoyo cuando lo necesiten. El arte encantador de María Gabriela Gama da vida a la historia y capta a los lectores mientras aprenden junto a Leo la importancia de pedir ayuda, una lección que todos podemos aplicar.

Get ready for a magical trip to the nail salon in this chaming novelty board book full of sliding surprises and dreamy designs!Welcome to the nail salon!Get cozy, find a seat.There are so many designs to choose from.For you, what will it be? Where do you go for relaxation and inspiration? What’s the place you go with friends to get your glam on? Why, the nail salon of course! For the ultimate interactive reading experience, the sliding pieces in this book transform the reader INTO the manicurist! When pulling on the sliding piece on each spread, the die-cut nails on the page will magically transform into a brand-new, fantastical design. Whether it’s princess nails, or underwater nails, or galactic nails...there’s a little glam for everyone!