Matt Phelan – illustratör

Turtle walk. Nice and slow. Here we go! Explore all four seasons with this charming—and patient!—turtle family. Award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan guides the youngest readers from the first blooms of spring and the scorching sun of summer to the crisp leaves of fall and fat snowflakes of winter. Fans of Anna Dewdney and Tad Hills will want to go on this journey again and again. Spring blooms, and a turtle family is on the move. Slow and steady, they travel up, up, up, the gentle hill through all four seasons. Where are they going? To the top of the sledding hill, of course! But how will they get back down the hill to a well-deserved winter’s rest? Matt Phelan’s simple, rhythmic text is filled with repetition that shines in read-alouds, and his soft, colorful watercolor artwork bring the seasons to vivid life. The joyful journey and gentle, rewarding surprise make Turtle Walk a timeless choice for every home and classroom.

Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children’s book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon.What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.A Kite for Moon:Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt PhelanContains a beautiful presentation page, making this book ideal for gift givingIs the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8Celebrates every child’s fascination with spaceFeatures a gorgeous cover that sparkles and shines with gloss and foil

Everyone says NO sometimes.Bartleby says, “I prefer not to.”He says it a lot.Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time.And that's what makes him extraordinary.Matt Phelan's Bartleby is an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebration of being yourself even when you stand out - sure to delight readers everywhere.

A heartwarming picture book that celebrates the work of Mister Rogers and carries on his legacy of kindnessMister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities, but before he was the man who brought us Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,he was just little Freddie Rogers. Though he was often sick and had trouble making friends as a child, his mom and grandfather encouraged him to ask for help and explore the world. With their support, he learned how to better say what he was feeling and see the beauty around him. As he grew up, he realized he could spread the message of compassion, equality, and kindness through television. You Are My Friendis a gentle homage to Fred Rogers and shows how his simple message still resonates with us today: “There’s no person in the world like you and I like you just the way you are.” The book includes a short biography of Fred’s life and a bibliography.