Nora Hilb – illustratör

Itsy Bitsy Spider is trying to climb the waterspout, in spite of the rain. But what’s Incy Wincy Spider doing? And what is Itchy Nitchy Spider trying to climb?Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what Itsy Bitsy’s friends are climbing. The perfect fun introduction to different types of weather! Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

Itsy Bitsy Spider is trying to climb the waterspout, in spite of the rain. But what’s Incy Wincy Spider doing? And what is Itchy Nitchy Spider trying to climb?Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what Itsy Bitsy’s friends are climbing. The perfect fun introduction to different types of weather! Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsIt’s true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare different. Like mine! It’s great being different! I’m a chick, and my mommy is a cat. And I think it’s amazing! My mommy’s got lovely soft fur, whiskers that tickle me, and a long, beautiful tail. What more could I ask for? Would you like to hear my story? A story that explores diversity and adoption in a fun way, raising awareness of how every child is entitled to a family based on love. “An excellent piece of bibliotherapy for adopted children. The bright, colored-pencil illustrations of pudgy chicks and cats add exuberance to the simply and wryly told tale.”–Kirkus ReviewsGuided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 850L

All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

Winner at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. ¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears.“What are you scared of, Ratoncito?”“I’m afraid of the dark, in case a monster comes and gets me.”“Look around you, Ratoncito. There aren’t any monsters in your room. You’re just imagining things.”Lately, Ratoncito is very scared. He feels frightened all the time and is afraid of everything. Mamá Ratona is very worried. At night, Ratoncito cannot get a good  night’s sleep, paralyzed by the fear that a monster will appear and take him away. In summer, although the sun shines bright in the sky and the weather it is very hot, Ratoncito does not swim in the lake because the water and the bugs swimming around in it scare him. However, Mamá Ratona is always by his side, providing him with the understanding and security necessary to overcome all his fears.Ganador de los Moonbeam Children's Book Awards en 2015. ¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito? es una tierna historia que ayudará a los más pequeños a vencer todos sus miedos.—¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito?—Me asusta la oscuridad, por si un monstruo me viene a buscar.—Mira alrededor, pequeño. No hay monstruos en la habitación, ellos solo existen en tu imaginación.Últimamente, Ratoncito tiene mucho miedo. Se siente asustado a todas horas y teme cualquier cosa. Mamá Ratona está muy preocupada. Por las noches, Ratoncito no consigue conciliar el sueño, paralizado por el miedo a que un monstruo aparezca y se lo lleve. En verano, aunque el sol brille en el cielo y haga muchísimo calor, Ratoncito no se baña en el lago porque le asustan el agua y los insectos que en ella nadan. Sin embargo, Mamá Ratona siempre está a su lado, proporcionándole la comprensión y seguridad necesarias para vencer todos sus miedos.