Miriam Latimer – illustratör

When Mr. Betts’s eight different pets develop spots, he takes them to the vet. Dr. Potts’s medicine cures the spots—but gives them stripes instead! This hilarious rhyming story rollicks along from one problem to the next as Dr. Potts finally cures Mr. Betts’s wacky collection of pets.

Spark imaginations with 36 colorful wordless cards, featuring artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Miriam Latimer! Kids will delight in piecing together creative stories about dragons, castles, magic potions and more. Includes instructions for more than 30 games designed by an education specialist to teach children basic storytelling and writing skills, with a focus on social-emotional learning.

When the fussy young prince turns his nose up at his royal breakfast, the king and queen decide to hit the road. The whole royal family embarks on a madcap global adventure to Mexico, India and beyond in search of something the prince will eat

Meet a young prince who refuses to go to sleep! The entire kingdom comes out to lend a hand in this rhyming bedtime adventure. There is a hullabaloo of activity—jugglers juggling, magicians hypnotizing, dancers dancing—but it is the wonder of a good story that finally does the trick.

Join a father-daughter duo as a simple shopping trip becomes a calamity! As their cart swings down the aisles, the pair create minor calamity left and right. The rhyming, bouncy text teaches an important lesson about accidents and responsibility, all with a healthy dose of humor.

When Emily's temper flares, she turns into a tiger! Will Granny be able to help her? With its refreshing focus on intergenerational relationships, this quirky picture book is a fun way to start conversations about frustration and how to manage anger.

Join Ruby and her friend Mai as they camp in the backyard and battle dragons, ogres and more! A great way to start conversations about real versus imagined dangers and the joys of friendship.

Ruby’s not so sure about the noisy, smelly baby her parents just brought home. But when she gets to know little Leon, she’ll discover that the only thing bigger than her imagination is her heart. This sweet story is just right for talking about sibling rivalry and selfless love.

“A cheery reminder of the fun to be had—and fears overcome—with a little imagination” —Publishers WeeklyIt’s Ruby’s first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual Arabic and English.Develop early English and Arabic language skillsPerfect to read for first day of school jitters

“A cheery reminder of the fun to be had—and fears overcome—with a little imagination” —Publishers WeeklyIt’s Ruby’s first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual Chinese and English.Develop early English and Chinese language skillsPerfect to read for first day of school jitters

“A cheery reminder of the fun to be had—and fears overcome—with a little imagination” —Publishers WeeklyIt’s Ruby’s first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual Portuguese and English.Develop early English and Portuguese language skillsPerfect to read for first day of school jitters

“A cheery reminder of the fun to be had—and fears overcome—with a little imagination” —Publishers WeeklyIt’s Ruby’s first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual Bengali and English.Develop early English and Bengali language skillsPerfect to read for first day of school jitters

“A cheery reminder of the fun to be had—and fears overcome—with a little imagination” —Publishers WeeklyIt’s Ruby’s first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual French and English.Develop early English and French language skillsPerfect to read for first day of school jitters

"A cheery reminder of the fun to be had-and fears overcome-with a little imagination" -Publishers WeeklyIt's Ruby's first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom's adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual Vietnamese and English.Develop early English and Vietnamese language skillsPerfect to read for first day of school jitters