Stella Lim – illustratör

Inspired by a cherished memory and her #1 New York Times bestseller Bittersweet, Susan Cain has collaborated with three generations of family members to tell this touching tale of a forever friendship between two brothers and the donkeys they meet on a memorable vacation.On the first day of their farm vacation, Sam and Eli meet Lucky and Norman, two donkeys who live on the grounds. Oh how they want to make friends with them! But the donkeys are wary of these two young strangers. They try feeding the animals, they try offering games, but Lucky and Norman refuse to approach the fence where the boys eagerly wait. Until one morning, when the boys' patience and interest are rewarded: The donkeys come to the fence and allow the boys to pet them. For the rest of the vacation the boys and donkeys play together, sudden best friends. Now, how in the world will the boys be able to bear leaving at the end of their stay?This endearing family story illustrates the strong bond between people and animals in a tender, meaningful portrait of the bittersweet experience of saying goodbye to something or someone you love.

A boy tunes into his snow creation’s dream of home in a wonderful wordless story for the most magical of seasonsThrough the window of his house, a boy watches snow fall gently on his snowman. From the other side of the glass, the snowman admires the home’s glow and the family scene inside, wondering what it’s like to live in such a golden place. A magical meeting of boy and snowman sets a midnight adventure into motion—the quest for a house that is suitable for a snowperson. Delightful vignettes chronicle the pair’s games in the park, their quest for the perfect site, and their creation of a sparkling, snowy mansion. A parade of curious kids and their snow people join in the revelry in a lantern-lit finale sure to take readers’ breath away. A heartwarming story poised to become a holiday classic.

In the chilly early spring, Ben and Grandpa are busy in the garden. Ben spots a fuzzy bumblebee in a cosy coat, just like him.  As spring turns to summer, Ben learns all about the lives of the bumblebees -- how they grow from eggs into hungry larvae, spin cocoons and finally emerge as bees -- and notices what he has in common with his buzzy friends. When Grandpa explains that bees carry pollen that helps juicy strawberries grow in their garden, Ben asks if they can help the bees in return. The Bumblebee Garden is a charming, lyrical story that teaches young children about the life cycle of bees, and their importance to the balance of the natural world. The luminous illustrations will inspire readers to celebrate these remarkable, vital insects and help them thrive in their own gardens and nearby green spaces.

In the chilly early spring, Ben and Grandpa are busy in the garden. Ben spots a fuzzy bumblebee in a cosy coat, just like him.  As spring turns to summer, Ben learns all about the lives of the bumblebees -- how they grow from eggs into hungry larvae, spin cocoons and finally emerge as bees -- and notices what he has in common with his buzzy friends. When Grandpa explains that bees carry pollen that helps juicy strawberries grow in their garden, Ben asks if they can help the bees in return. The Bumblebee Garden is a charming, lyrical story that teaches young children about the life cycle of bees, and their importance to the balance of the natural world. The luminous illustrations will inspire readers to celebrate these remarkable, vital insects and help them thrive in their own gardens and nearby green spaces.

Encourage Toddlers to Explore Nature, Build Confidence, and Learn Through Play Introduce toddlers and preschoolers to the beauty of the world outside with this outdoor-themed 4-book board book set—perfect for early learning at home or in the classroom. Featuring children living in urban environments, this nature-themed collection encourages outdoor exploration, sensory awareness, and emotional development through simple, relatable stories.Each book follows two young cousins as they experience the outdoors, green spaces, and plants and animals around them—feeling the wind, watching squirrels play, listening to birds sing, and standing tall like trees. These gentle adventures are designed to help children develop key early childhood skills like mindfulness, self-awareness, teamwork, and communication.Parents, caregivers, and educators will appreciate the thoughtful storytelling, diverse city settings, and built-in prompts for conversation. Each book also includes fun activity ideas to inspire hands-on learning and play.Titles Included: Wind Whirls – Discover the power of wind and working togetherSquirrels Scamper – Embrace movement, teamwork, and playBirds Sing Their Words – Explore sound, voice, and communicationTrees Stand Tall – Celebrate family roots, strength, and resilienceThis set is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series—thoughtfully designed to inspire children to explore, protect, and delight in nature, wherever they live. Each book highlights one element of the natural world, one sensory focus, and one social-emotional theme, making this series a valuable addition to any child’s home or preschool library.

Encourage Toddlers to Explore Nature, Build Confidence, and Learn Through PlayIntroduce your toddler or preschooler to the beauty of the world outside with this outdoor-themed 6-book board book set—perfect for early learning at home or in the classroom. Featuring children living in urban environments, this nature-themed collection encourages outdoor exploration, sensory awareness, and emotional development through simple, relatable stories.Each book follows two young cousins as they experience the outdoors, green spaces, and plants and animals around them—feeling the wind, watching squirrels play, listening to birds sing, and standing tall like trees. Parents, caregivers, and educators will appreciate the thoughtful storytelling, diverse city settings, and built-in prompts for conversation. Each book also includes fun activity ideas to inspire hands-on learning and play.Titles Included:• Wind Whirls – Discover the power of wind and working together• Squirrels Scamper – Embrace movement, teamwork, and play• Birds Sing Their Words – Explore sound, voice, and communication• Trees Stand Tall – Celebrate family roots, strength, and resilience• Flowers Bloom – Inspire wonder through scent, color, and bright blossoms• Ants Work Together - Notice how cooperation and shared effort make a differenceThis set is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series—thoughtfully designed to inspire children to explore, protect, and delight in nature, wherever they live. Each book highlights one element of the natural world, one sensory focus, and one social-emotional theme, making this series a valuable addition to any child’s home or preschool library.

Join cousins Kamali and Josiah as they hear the beautiful songs from all the birds around the neighborhood!In Birds Sing Their Words, two young children, guided by an adult, take a springtime walk through a city neighborhood, noticing how birds communicate. The sounds of fee-bee and per-chick-a-ree are all around them—alone, in chorus, or call-and-response style. The children learn that our own diverse voices parallel the many songs that birds sing.Birds Sing Their Words:Celebrates Diversity: While highlighting children in diverse, urban environments, this engaging kids book celebrates all the different sounds birds make and how their voices are all unique—just like ours!Hatches Learning Moments: Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to show children how they can connect with nature in easy-to-understand way.Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about the birds in their own neighborhoods.This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like birds), one sense (hearing), and one social or emotional learning skill (communication). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.

Join cousins Kamali and Josiah as they reach for the sky and stand tall, just like the trees in their neighborhood.People are like trees—strong, flexible, and rooted. Trees Stand Tall follows two young children as they observe and mimic the trees with their cousins... and discover how nature’s rhythms reflect the special bond of family.Celebrates Diversity: While highlighting children in diverse, urban environments, this motivational kids book encourages readers that just like trees, they too are strong and rooted in their families.Sprouts Connections to Nature: Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to show children how they can connect with nature in easy-to-understand way.Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about the trees in their own neighborhoods.This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Book series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like trees), one sense (sight), and one social or emotional learning skill (family connection). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.

Awaken young children to the purposeful movement of squirrels and their own sense of work and playIn Squirrels Scamper, two young children—Kamali and Josiah—step outside to discover the busy world of squirrels in their own backyard. As they watch the squirrels scamper, climb, and jump through the crisp autumn air, the children join in the fun—testing their own balance and agility as they mimic the squirrels’ playful movements. Whether gathering twigs for their nests or searching for acorns, the squirrels are always on the move, and so are the children! After a day of joyful exploration and teamwork, including raking leaves and diving into leaf piles, the children realize that, like the squirrels, we too spend our days working and playing, celebrating the harmony of nature and the rhythm of life.Squirrels ScamperShows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons no matter where they liveEngages young children in reflecting on the natural worldIncludes activity ideas to engage children in learning about squirrels in their own neighborhoodsThis book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like birds), one sense (hearing), and one social or emotional learning skill (communication). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.

Introduce children to the sounds and sensations of the wind, and to the importance of togetherness In Wind Whirls, two young children, guided by an adult, take an early winter walk through a city neighborhood, bracing against the wind as they make their way to their grandparents’ home. The sounds of the wind surround them—whoosh, rustle, bang, flap-flap-flap. The wind brings sensation too. Cousins Kamali and Josiah feel their scarves dancing around their necks and the force of the wind pushing them along. They learn that, together, they can stand stronger and find their way through any weather. Wind Whirls:Celebrates Diversity and Togetherness: While highlighting children in diverse, urban environments, this engaging kids book encourages young children to reflect on the natural world and togetherness.Nurtures Connections to Nature: Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to show children how they can connect with nature and its lessons in an inviting and easy-to-understand way.Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about nature and their own senses.This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban environments—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like wind), one sense (hearing), and one communication or relationship skill (togetherness). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.

Inspire children to explore the wonderful fragrance and unique characteristics of the flowers that bloom all around themIn Flowers Bloom, two young children, guided by an adult, set off on a spring walk through their colorful city neighborhood. The air is soft and sweet with the scent of blooming flowers. Guided by their curiosity, cousins Kamali and Josiah notice how every flower is different—some planted neatly in window boxes, others sprouting wild and free. As they stroll, they notice flowers spreading comfort and joy at every step. They learn that, like flowers, people bloom in many ways. No matter where we come from, we brighten the world in our own unique way.Flowers Bloom:Celebrates Diversity: More than just a flower book, themes of uniqueness, growth, and belonging blossom throughout the story, celebrating diverse communities and the many ways people flourish.Sprouts Connections to Nature: Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to encourage children in an easy-to-understand way that they can explore the beauty of the natural world, no matter where they live! Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about nature and their own senses.This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban environments—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like flowers), one sense (smell), and one communication or relationship skill (blooming where you land). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.

Awaken young children to the different roles we play in our communitiesIn Ants Work Together, two young children prepare for a summertime community picnic in their city neighborhood. They notice that ants are all around us, taking on specialized roles to make sure the whole colony has what it needs.As cousins Kamali and Josiah help the adults pick vegetables, prepare food, tend the community garden, and take care of little ones, they reflect on how our own diverse strengths parallel those of ants. We all work together to get the job done.Ants Work Together:Connects Children to Nature: From picking vegetables and preparing food to watching over little ones, readers reflect on the similarities between our own roles and responsibilities and those of ants: we all work together to get the job done!Features relatable Language for Little Learners: Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to help little ones connect to nature in a fun and easy-to-understand way. Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about ants in their own neighborhoods.This book is part of the Outside Our Window Board Books series, which encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like ants), one season (summer), and one social or emotional learning skill (working together). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.