Rachel Qiuqi – illustratör

A wondrous, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life!It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? Mama just says, "listen." But how will listening help her to see? Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out what's making that noise—and to finally fly—Fiona will have to unlock a secret hidden inside herself.Written by biologist and bestselling author Dan Riskin, and rooted in the real-life biology of short-tailed fruit bats, this adorable story features:The fascinating science behind echolocation, including backmatter pages with information on fruit bats from the author.A comforting message to help kids scared of the dark: Alongside Fiona, they'll learn there's nothing to be scared of!A celebration of self-confidence and independence: Shows readers the amazing things they can accomplish all on their own.Accompanied by delightful illustrations from Rachel Qiuqi, Fiona the Fruit Bat is a touching tale about overcoming the fear of new experiences and finding the courage to listen to your own voice.

Kids 3 to 6 will be inspired to ask their own big questions after reading about the mysteries that scientists have yet to discover.This celebration of curiosity is an excellent resource for fostering an interest in STEM.Sometimes, it seems as if scientists know everything about the world. They’ve recorded the songs of humpback whales, dug up the bones of dinosaurs, and even tracked the storms of Jupiter. But the young scientist in this charming picture book knows there’s so much more to explore, like the answers to questions such as:Do different trees speak different languages to one another through their tangled rainforest roots?Do faraway suns have planets like ours, with air and oceans and land?How do ideas pop into our heads, and where do our questions come from?What Will I Discover? is an inspiring exploration of curiosity and scientific discovery—and all the great mysteries just waiting for an answer.

The bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees partners with his daughter to introduce kids aged 3-7 to the countless ways animals cool down and the importance of forests in hot weather.It’s a hot day—VERY hot! Piet the squirrel needs to find a good way to cool down and he can't eat ice cream, like his friend Peter the forester, so he bounds off into the woods to search for another solution.Soon he meets some other animals and discovers all the ways they keep cool—how wasps spit water into their nests, wild pigs roll in the cool mud, and rabbits hide in their burrows underground. But none of these work for Piet. Just as he’s about to give up… he realizes he may have found the perfect way after all!Piet Cools Off brings to life amazing facts about the forest and features:Informative side bars that teach readers about the importance of forests and temperature regulation.Engaging backmatter that explores other ways animals cool down around the world.A fascinating introduction to learning about animals, nature and forests for younger kids.In this engaging book by bestselling author Peter Wohlleben and Carina Wohlleben, with adorable images by Rachel Qiuqi, readers can discover how animals—and the forest—work hard to stay cool in the hot weather.Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

The bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees partners with his daughter to introduce readers to all of the fascinating things trees do as they change through the seasons!Piet the squirrel needs a new home. Peter the forester suggests he move into an old beech tree, but Piet is nervous—the tree is VERY big! As he settles in, he soon finds that his new home is full of surprises: it can drink water with its roots, make sugar from sun, air and water, and sweat through its leaves. Piet learns more and more about his home as the year and seasons pass. Could Piet’s new home be something more?In this charming book readers discover:How trees are not only homes to animals like Piet, but share so much in common with usInformational sidebars throughoutAn authors’ note at the end filled with facts about animals, nature, and forestsFilled with stunning illustrations by Rachel Qiuqi, this second book in the Peter and Piet series follows the adventures of Piet the squirrel as he explores his forest home and his friend Peter the forester. These fun stories by bestselling author Peter Wohlleben and Carina Wohlleben include backmatter and informative sidebars.Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

"This gorgeous board book is a lovely introduction to pond life [and] a great resource for early language skills" - Dr Jess French, The Big Issue Uncover five nature stories in a single pond. Watch a tadpole grow into a frog and a fish escape a kingfisher as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3!With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

Uncover five nature stories in a single tree. Watch a squirrel bury an acorn and a woodpecker drum a hole as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3!With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

Uncover five nature stories in a single rock pool.Watch a prawn cleaning up the floor and a hermit crab change his shell as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3!With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

Uncover five nature stories in a single garden. Watch a bug turn into a ladybird and a honeybee store nectar in her hive as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.