Rebecca Evans – illustratör

When Laura—a.k.a. Masterpiece Robot—heads into the backyard with her little sister Molly—a.k.a. Sidekick—her active imagination places them instead on patrol around the perimeter of a dystopian city, guarding against super villains. Then older sister Amber—a.k.a. Valerie Knick-Knack—throws handfuls of fallen leaves at them, unknowingly initiating a battle for the ages.  The transitions back and forth from suburbia to dystopia in this story within a story are deftly rendered with contrasting palettes. The rollicking interactions of the sibling heroes and villains make Masterpiece Robot pure fun to read.Lexile Level 900Fountas and Pinnell Level V

More than two centuries before Einstein, using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece, Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light with astounding accuracy. How was he able to do this when most scientists didn’t even believe that light traveled? Like many paradigm-shattering discoveries, Romer’s was accidental. Night after night he was timing the disappearance and reappearance of Jupiter’s moon Io behind the huge, distant planet. Eventually he realized that the discrepancies in his measurements could have only one explanation: Light had a speed, and it took longer to reach Earth when Earth was farther from Jupiter. All he needed then to calculate light’s speed was some fancy geometry.

While Joey’s mother explains the context of numbers in vivid ways, Joey’s imagination transforms their ordinary car ride into a magical odyssey through a land of make-believe.

While Joey’s mother explains the context of numbers in vivid ways, Joey’s imagination transforms their ordinary car ride into a magical odyssey through a land of make-believe.Is 2 a Lot? is a wonderfully charming and authentic exchange between mother and child. Annie Watson’s story makes numbers tangible and Rebecca Evans’s illustrations bring them to life.

Her name is Purple, and she is the only dash of color in William’s gray yard. She asks his name, and when he answers “Um, well…,” she dubs him Umwell the Gray, then leads him on an exploration of a world that is always new and beautiful to eyes that can see.This story is a celebration of the ever-present newness and change around and within us. Because newness is more readily discernible in nature than in human lives, the story relies on Purple’s guidance through the natural world to build a bridge to William’s inner world. Umwell the Gray can’t see what Purple sees in a falling leaf, a cloud, a swirling stream, a tidepool. She is demanding, challenging, frustrating, but compelling. Though he doesn’t understand her, he wants to be around her. Bit by bit the world comes to life for him, and as it does, Rebecca Evans’s palette evolves from gray to multihued. At last Umwell becomes William, but a different William than he was before. He is a new boy, looking out upon a new world.

Help Children Navigate Loss and Grief"Then when you don''t see me anymore, I will be where God is," said Mima, "because God loves you and God loves me, ''All will be well, all will be well, everything will be well.''"Mima is very sick, and just thinking about it makes Julian very sad and very angry. Julian is worried about Mima and wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima teaches Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted—even when weare sad or angry.Help young hearts explore life''s toughest questions with All Will Be Well, a tender and beautifully illustrated book that brings the wisdom of Julian of Norwich to life for children.This moving story followsa young girl named Julian as she navigates the sadness and uncertainty of her grandmother''s illness. Through heartfelt conversations with her Mima, Julian begins to discover the comforting truth that God''s constant love allows us to trust Him, even in times of grief.Designed to address sensitive subjects like death and loss, this book equips parents and caregivers with theological insight that is both generous and gentle enough to hold children''s questions. Julian of Norwich''s timeless teachings are thoughtfully woven throughout the narrative, helping children to process their emotions, ask thoughtful questions, and find peace in God''s loving care.All Will Be Well Features:- Tackling Big Questions: This book is written to help children understand grief and loss through the lens of God''s unconditional love.- Heartfelt Storytelling: This book introduces Julian of Norwich''s inspiring teachings, drawn from her own suffering, in an age-appropriate way.- Meaningful Conversations: A special note to adults offers guidance for conversations, making this book an invaluable resource for Christian parents, grandparents, and others who care for children.Help children to explore themes of love, trust, and hope through this gentle, faith-filled story. With All Will Be Well, families can share meaningful moments together while learning to lean into God''s love.

Botany for kids! Beautiful illustrations in this nature book provide information on the clever adaptations that help plants survive.How do you survive when danger is near and you are rooted in the ground? Plants use their defenses and fight back!As readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find fun and poetic language describing various situation where different plants find themselves under attack. This is followed by informative, science-based lessons about these plants and their survival methods. Backmatter includes a glossary and a STEM challenge activity to use at home or in the classroom.Backmatter Includes:Explore More for Kids: photos and information about the plants in this book.Explore More for Teachers & Parents: Literacy and Science connections!A perfect book for:parents and teachers in search of homeschool supplies for kindergarten (or any grade!)anyone looking for children's books to help instill an appreciation of our planet!

When clouds cover the solstice star, Ella continues the family tradition on wishing on a star on winter solstice in a new way. A warm, wintry tale that helps kids navigate disappointment, reminding readers that even when plans shift, the magic of tradition can still shine through.Bundled in snow clothes, Ella waits to join Gramps on her first winter solstice adventure. They go up Winter Solstice Hill, where they will pick a holiday tree and Ella will get to partake on the family tradition for the first time: making a wish on the winter solstice star. But when clouds hide the solstice star, Ella worries she will miss out on this important family tradition. Then a snow storm forces Ella and Gramps to cut their trip short. Will Ella be the only one in her family to not make a wish on the winter solstice star? Or will Gramps help her find a way?