Maribel Castells – illustratör

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and French, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and French developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Portuguese, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Portuguese developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Korean , humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Korean developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

Margaret Wise Brown Board Book List (Bank Street College of Education)A funny and heartwarming story about trying new foods!A young child helps his Mum and Mama prepare a green vegetable soup, but when it’s time to eat, he refuses to try it. After seeing his parents enjoy the meal, he finally decides to give it a taste - and discovers he likes it after all! This playful story, full of humor and sound effects, offers a positive approach to handling food reluctance. Encourages trying new foods with a fun, relatable story Highlights the supportive role of parents in mealtime experiences Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

Shortlisted for the Spanish CLEL Bell Awards"Introducing new foods to a skeptical child, an issue faced by most every parent, is joyously tackled in this bilingual board book" - School Library JournalA young child helps his Mum and Mama prepare a green vegetable soup, but when it’s time to eat, he refuses to try it. After seeing his parents enjoy the meal, he finally decides to give it a taste - and discovers he likes it after all! This playful story, full of humor and sound effects, offers a positive approach to handling food reluctance. Bilingual Spanish edition.Encourages trying new foods with a fun, relatable storyHighlights the supportive role of parents in mealtime experiencesPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

Also available in bilingual English and Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Navajo, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese! “Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!” – School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This humorous, heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler’s drive for independence.Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

“Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!” – School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Spanish, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler’s drive for independence. Created to develop early English and Spanish development Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Arabic, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Arabic developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Bengali humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Bengali developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Haitian Creole, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Haitian Creole developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Chinese, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Chinese developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library JournalA determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Vietnamese, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.Created to develop early English and Vietnamese developmentExplores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamworkFeatures a relatable family setting and sibling dynamicsPart of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

No! Please stay! Won’t let you go. Wait! A plan . . . I know!When it’s time to go school, this anxious tot doesn’t want to leave his grandmother. It can be hard to be apart from the people you love! Tag along with them on their way to school as they find a way to navigate this tough transition with gentleness and humor.Part of the Feelings & Firsts seriesA playful, gentle approach to separation anxietyProvides language kids can use to express and work through big feelings

No! Please stay! Won’t let you go. Wait! A plan . . . I know!When it’s time to go school, this anxious tot doesn’t want to leave his grandmother. It can be hard to be apart from the people you love! Tag along with them on their way to school as they find a way to navigate this tough transition with gentleness and humor. Bilingual Spanish edition.Part of the Feelings & Firsts seriesPerfect to help kids with separation anxietyProvides language kids can use to express and work through big feelings

NO… NO… STOP! Don’t touch face! Some bears like their space!When it’s time for a fun playground playdate, a friendly tot sets a boundary with her playmate: No hugs, please! Tag along with these two buddies as they set up a teddy bear tea party and learn about physical boundaries and consent.Part of the Feelings & Firsts seriesIllustrates the concept of consent in a relatable situation for young childrenProvides language kids can use to express and maintain physical boundaries

"A warm bilingual board book that introduces the idea of personal boundaries and body autonomy and empowers children to speak up when they do not want to be hugged or touched" – School Library JournalNO… NO… STOP! Don’t touch face! Some bears like their space!When it’s time for a fun playground playdate, a friendly tot sets a boundary with her playmate: No hugs, please! Tag along with these two buddies as they set up a teddy bear tea party and learn about physical boundaries and consent. Bilingual Spanish edition.Part of the Feelings & Firsts seriesPerfect to help kids understand the concept of consentProvides language kids can use to express and work through big feelings