Half Pint Pete The Pirate

by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Geraldo Valerio

Putnam, available Jan 2012

Half-Pint Pete the Pirate sailed half the seven seas, but with only half of a treasure map, he’s never found what he’s looking for. Until the day he meets Belle – a pirate with half a map of her own. At first, Pete is eager to steal Belle’s share, but half a team isn’t enough to find the treasure, and Pete soon realizes that working together is much more fun!

Beauty and the Beast

by Jan Brett

Putnam, available Dec 2011

Originally published in 1989, this luminous reissue of an all-time favorite fairy tale will attract an even wider audience with its romantic new jacket and a shortened text. Exquisite illustrations of Beauty and her mysterious suitor, the Beast, are set in a magical castle where animals dressed in period costumes serve them. Woven into glorious tapestries throughout are hidden clues hinting at the Beast’s secrets, setting Brett’s version apart from others.

Maudie And Bear (redesign from foreign import)

by Jan Ormerod, illustrated by Freya Blackwood

Putnam, available Jan 2012

In this delightful picture book, readers will meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Whether they are going on a bike ride, fixing an afternoon snack, or dancing together, Bear’s love for Maudie is unwavering and his devotion will win over readers of all ages. With beautiful prose and irresistible illustrations, Maudie and Bear is a classic in the making.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
That’s Like Me! Stories About Amazing People With Learning Differences by Jill Lauren, M.A.

Design by Annie Beth Ericsson

What do a trapeze artist, an Arctic explorer, and a soccer player have in common? Meet fifteen kids and adults in this collection of first-person accounts of successful people who learn differently. Each person shares an inspiring story of facing the challenge of school while pursuing personal goals. Through their voices they encourage others to work hard and find hobbies that build self-esteem. An invaluable resource list for adults and students is included, as well as a place for kids to write their own success stories.
 
 

Discover friendly farm animals, charming children’s songs, and high-quality watercolor illustrations in this delightful educational app.  For more info, please visit Smart Cookie Studios or buy it now!

Click below to read sample pages of the story!  Ollie And Logger in the Deep Blue Sea, written by Jennifer A. Ericsson, is the first in a series of early reader proposals with an entertaining and humorous twist on environmental issues.  The story centers on Ollie, a green sea turtle, and his best friend, Logger, who finds himself in trouble after mistakenly searching for food – and finding litter instead.

Click below to read the full story!  Argentina, New York is a full children’s book proposal about a little green parrot who searches the city to find his South American roots.  Based on real parrots in the Greenwood Cemetery neighborhood of Brooklyn, Argentina, New York is a sweet adventure tale about finding home – right in your own backyard.

Series of 4 illustrations.  Click “details” for more!

Digital Color Sketch.

3-dimensional pull toy illustration and package design.

Proposed assignment for the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

Card illustration, Christmas 2010.