Sara Gillingham – illustratör

This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. With relevant and charming specifics, Krensky and Gillingham address the "small wins" of growing just a little bit older. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations.

Snuggle the Baby is an interactive novelty board book that plays like a doll and reads as a gentle "how to care for baby" manual for kids. From swaddling to shushing, Gillingham has incorporated real tactics for newborn-care, giving the text an authenticity and purpose. Interactivities include tickling, feeding, changing swaddling, rocking and tucking in the baby, all accompanied by tender, instructive narration. Perfect for soon-to-be older siblings or doll-crazy toddlers, this book encourages children to read while they play and practice empathy and care.

A tail-wagging board book celebration of loyal pups—from pugs to poodles to rescue mutts—and the lucky kids who give them wonderful homesLove is a puppy—a shy little mutt.Heart-shaped, wet nose. A wiggling butt.A sweet, rhythmic ode to beloved pups of all kinds: from doodles to poodles to pugs to rescue mutts, and to the kids who love and care for them.With thick, sturdy pages, and a textured, hardcover case, this board book is perfect for dog lovers of all ages!

The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden. A moving picture book for ages 3 to 8 about a daisy who is told she’s “just a weed”—and embarks on a journey to find her place in the garden."Beautifully illustrated with a powerful message to love yourself exactly as you are…. A wonderful read aloud for introducing gardening and social emotional learning for accepting differences, self-compassion, and supporting each other.”—Youth Services Book Review, STARRED reviewDaisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What’s a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose explains, and they only get in the way. Soon Daisy compares herself to other plants in the garden: she isn't tall like Sunflower, nor sweet like Strawberry, nor fragrant like Rose. Daisy worries that Rose might be right—that she is a weed after all—until a strange and beautiful plant offers Daisy a different perspective. Maybe Daisy can choose her own purpose! And why do others get to decide who she is?This sweet and empowering story is the perfect gift for teaching young children about:Self-compassion and confidence. Daisy learns that she is so much more than “just a weed” and that it’s up to her to define who she is, not others. Everyone has something special about them and supporting one another can help us grow.The importance of loving yourself exactly as you are.

An adorable, STEM-themed picture book for kids 4 to 8 that reveals the wisdom mushrooms have to teach us.Mushrooms always wear their thinking caps. They know so many things. This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is a reason to celebrate—and staying connected is key. Sara Gillingham’s lively art and Kallie George’s charming text captures the wondrous world of mushrooms, and everything we can learn from it.Featuring over fifty kinds of mushrooms, Mushrooms Know shares:Engaging informational side bars with wild facts about mushrooms (such as how some are so strong they can grow through cement, and others can glow in the dark!)Backmatter that dives further into the scienceImportant life lessons (including how to help each other and keep our homes clean)For budding mycologists and forest adventurers alike, this is a must-have addition to the science and nature bookshelf.

Science meets design in this graphically stunning tour of our universe from the team behind the global bestseller Exploring the Elements‘Jam-packed with knowledge, and the text remains approachable and entertaining.’ –   Booklist, Starred Review   This artful and accessible guide to space allows young readers ages eight and up to understand everything in the universe, from Earth to our solar system to the Milky Way and beyond. Ordered into six sections starting with Earth and moving outwards, the book presents fascinating facts and the stories behind some of the most extraordinary features of our universe, from supergiant stars to black holes, and the technology we use to understand it, from space telescopes to robotic space rovers.Beautifully designed, with gorgeous screen-print-inspired illustrations in bold Pantone colours, stunning page layouts, and a removable jacket featuring holographic foil, Exploring the Universe is an immersive journey through the cosmos, revealing not just what we know, but how we know it.

A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universeThis artful and accessible guide to the periodic table - the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide - names all 118 chemical elements and helps young readers understand the remarkable ways we have learned to use them.Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery. Complete with a comprehensive introduction, conclusion, and glossary, this is the perfect introduction to chemistry for inquisitive minds.Wrapped in a double-sided jacket, with the illustrated periodic table printed on the underside, Exploring the Elements is jam-packed with 240 pages of information, including:- A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table- Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table- Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry, and working examples of how it's used or changing the world- Plus an index, glossary and suggested reading and additional references and ResourcesBoth a gift book and a practical book, Exploring the Elements is for teachers and librarians, parents and grandparents, the home bookshelf and classroom bookshelf, science enthusiasts and budding scientists of all ages.Ages 8-14

This beautifully designed and playfully illustrated novelty board book is the perfect starting point for tiny ballerinas and parents alike. Sweet and spare rhymes prance across the pages, engaging the reader with real ballet terms and plenty of pink. Parents and toddlers together will sigh Bravo as they turn off the light.

Graphically appealing two-color illustrations pair perfectly with a spare, rhythmic ode to beloved trucks of all kinds - from fire trucks to dump trucks to ice cream trucks, the sweetest trucks of all - and to the kid who loves and collects them, Love Is a Truck follows Love Is a Tutu (our ballet-inspired ode to tutus and toe shoes) in our Love Is series. A smaller square format with thick, sturdy pages, make these little picture books perfect for young readers, ages 2-6, and for reading aloud again and again.

From the author of the bestselling BabyLit series, Jennifer Adams, comes a lyrical and empowering picture book about the many ways children can make a wish and how they can make their wishes—even the tough ones—come true You can make a wish on many things: on a star, on a penny, or by blowing out the candles of your cake. Some wishes are easy but some are hard, like wishing people would be kind to each other or that your grandparent isn’t sick. But by taking action, we can make even the hardest wishes come true.This mindful, warm text from author Jennifer Adams paired with the upbeat, bold art of Sara Gillingham shows the many ways we can help along even our toughest wishes.

From the creators of Love Is a Tutu and Love Is a Truck, an ode to toy balls of all kinds A bouncy and bright ode to toy balls big and small—from beach balls and baseballs to gumballs—and to the kids who love them.

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." —The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." —The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program

Now I Am Big!: I used to just splash. Now I make waves.I used to be shy. Now I am brave.I used to just watch. Now I can dig.I used to be little. Now I am big!Together Now I Am Big! and I Can Do it Myself! celebrate the feats of growing out of babyhood and embracing independence! With relevant and charming specifics, Krensky and Gillingham address the “small wins” of growing just a little bit older. Young children and their encouraging parents will revel in the empowering text and retro-fresh illustrations.

The third book of the empowerment series celebrates growing out of toddlerhood with increased knowledge. With relevant and charming specifics, Krensky and Gillingham address the "small wins" of growing just a little bit older. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations

Prepare your little one for their first day of preschool or kindergarten with this uplifting board book from the Empowerment series!I fit just right in every chair.With toys and books for me to share.Reassuring rhyming text introduces preschoolers to their first day of school where a welcoming teacher, a cheery classroom, and new friends await! The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on their own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.