Olga Skomorokhova – illustratör

If there never was a you, how empty life would be! Who would make me smile and laugh and keep me company?Filled with heartwarming messages of love, belonging, and togetherness, If There Never Was a You gently reassures children that the place they hold in their parents' hearts can never be filled with anything else.

"People laugh at me because I use big words. But if you have big ideas, you have to use big words to express them, haven't you?"Fall in love with the precocious Anne Shirley all over again! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: Anne of Green Gables is an unprecedented kid's introduction to L. M. Montgomery's beloved classic coming-of-age novel. Unlike many board books that tackle the classics, Lit for Little Hands tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose?. Gorgeous illustrations transport the reader to Prince Edward Island, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to join Anne in one mishap after another—from cracking her slate over Gilbert's head to finding a dead mouse in the pudding sauce! Fans of the novel will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this heartwarming story over . . . and over . . . and over again!

"Great perils have this fine characteristic, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers."Victor Hugo’s classic tale of love, sacrifice, and second chances comes to life for children! Tons of interactive elements invite kids to lift a cart with Jean Valjean, wave a flag with Marius Pontmercy, and avoid the rats in the sewers of Paris. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: Les Misérables tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novel will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this beloved tale of the human struggle for one day more . . . and then another!

What fools these mortals be!?—Puck, Act III, Scene 2, 115Join Bottom the Weaver, Oberon and Titania, and the confused lovers in a series of events so outrageous it must be a dream! Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs, and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: A Midsummer Night's Dream is an unprecedented, fun, entertaining, and stunning kid's introduction to William Shakespeare's beloved classic comedy. Unlike many board books that tackle the classics for kids, Lit for Little Hands tells the actual story in simple, child-friendly prose—here with engaging present-tense narrative to mimic the immediacy of a play. Gorgeous illustrations transport the reader from Athens to the enchanted woods, while tons of interactive elements invite kids to find the magical flower and switch Bottom's human head for a donkey's! Fans of the play will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And the book's super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this outrageous tale over . . . and over . . . and over again!

“If all the world hated you and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved of you and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends.” Charlotte Brontë’s classic Gothic novel comes to life for children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to hide with Jane in the window-seat and help her solve the mystery of Thornfield Manor. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: Jane Eyre tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novel will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue and first-person POV. And the book's use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this tale of suspense and romance over . . . and over . . . and over again!

An activity board book for young readers, Brooke Jorden’s adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Ozteaches them about brains, heart, and courage while cherishing the message: “There’s no place like home!”“There’s no place like home!” L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to spin with Dorothy and Toto in the twister, swing an axe with the Tin Woodman, and melt the Wicked Witch of the West.Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novel will be delighted by the book’s attention to detail, clever use of original dialogue, and colorful illustrations by Olga Skomorokhova. And the book’s use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this tale of brains, heart, and courage over . . . and over . . . and over again!

A tender board book about a child’s curiosity and a mother’s love, with springtime illustrations by Olga SkomorokovaWhy are you so strong, Mommy?Why? So I can scoop you up into the biggest, best bear hugs.Why do you brush your teeth, Mommy?Why? So I can smile bright whenever you need it.It’s every kid’s favorite word, but what if instead of growing impatient, Mommy Bear uses each new question to show her love for her inquisitive cub. From Tamara Girardi, author of Why, Daddy? Why?, comes a new list of “whys” and new ways to say “Because I love you.”

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKAn interactive board book for young readers, Brooke Jorden’s adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will take kids on an underwater adventure with Captain Nemo and the Nautilus“The sea is everything.”Jules Verne’s classic novel comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to steer the Nautilus, shoot harpoons, and unearth lost cities with Captain Nemo and his crew. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose. Fans of the beloved novel will be delighted by the book’s attention to detail, clever use of original dialogue, and colorful illustrations by Olga Skomorokhova. And the book’s use of super-sturdy board means that everyone can go on an underwater adventure to explore the sea over . . . and over . . . and over again!