Siski Kalla – illustratör

Hi! I’m Grandpa Inkles. I’m a writer. I started writing back in the days when you had to dip a quill in a bottle of ink and write nice and neat on paper. That is how I got the name Inkles.Together with my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, we are the Inkles family. So, all our names end in ‘inkles’.We were given our own individual names because of who we were. How do you get a name like Stinkles, you ask? Well, I have written a little book about my family, so read on and you will find out.~ Grandpa Inkles

Hi! I’m Grandpa Inkles. I’m a writer. I started writing back in the days when you had to dip a quill in a bottle of ink and write nice and neat on paper. That is how I got the name Inkles.Together with my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, we are the Inkles family. So, all our names end in ‘inkles’.We were given our own individual names because of who we were. How do you get a name like Stinkles, you ask? Well, I have written a little book about my family, so read on and you will find out.~ Grandpa Inkles

Lola, the little toy bunny, joins her best friend, Ella, on a day out to explorethe local market. All is well until - once again - Lola Hop! Hop! Hops … justa little too far. All because she wants to help Ella find a special ingredient fortheir picnic. Does Lola discover what she is looking for? And will the friends be reunited in the end?

It's very nearly Christmas and it promises to be a magical one for Lola and Ella ... that is until our little bunny realises that someone else is about to enter their lives and change everything. Will Ella still have time for her bunny? And what's Santa got to do with it?

Lola is a little bunny who likes to go on fun adventures. But one day, she Hop! Hop! Hops! ... just a little too far. A magical, heart-warming tale about an adorable lost toy bunny and the feelings and emotions that come with losing something special.

Mamuś and her son love Kite Days. But conditions have to be right. Sometimes the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and the day is calling… But it's still not a Kite Day.Sometimes the clouds roll in, and the wind is too strong… And they still try for a Kite Day.But when their string gets tangled and the light gets dim, they must stay inside and wait for their next chance at a Kite Day.Navigating worry, anger, sadness and disappointment, Mamuś and her son fly their kite together. While her mood mirrors the kite’s motions – gently rising, twisting in the wind, tangling in a tree, and crashing to the ground – the pair continue to try. Despite the ups and downs, their love is, and will always remain, constant. “Is today a kite day?” I ask Mamuś.Her smile is a blossom unfolding.“Let’s go and see,” she says.An honest yet hopeful glimpse into a child’s experience with a parent who has bipolar illness or other mood-related struggles, including concrete suggestions for young readers who are concerned about a loved one, this is a key social and emotional learning (SEL) book for young readers and loved ones navigating a mental health illness.

You Are a Superhero, Too! is written in a parent's voice, and affirms the unique role a neuro-typical child (the main character) plays in the family, when living alongside a sibling with special needs. The book acknowledges the tender dynamics within their world and encourages the child in a way that says, "e;Your parents see you, love you, are proud of you, and know this road you walk is not easy,"e; a message these children need and long to hear.

"Comforting and endearing in equal measure." - Kirkus Reviews

A CBC Book's Hot Off the Press title!

Sammy knows ALL about dogs. So when Gertie joins his family, he knows exactly what she’ll love! Except Gertie doesn’t like chasing balls or squeaky toys, and she does not enjoy cuddles. Sammy realizes that not all dogs are the same. But that’s okay. He’ll work hard to figure out what Gertie really likes.

Written and illustrated by debut author Siski Kalla, this book delicately explores the theme of autism, introversion, shyness, being different, and accepting that being different is okay. With its charming illustrations and touching narrative, children will easily recognize a piece of themselves and identify with the main characters.

Gertie Is Not All Dogs is also available in Spanish as Gertie no es como todos los perros.

A sweet story about embracing differences in others. For children ages 5 years and up.