Lauren Castillo è una celebrata autrice e illustratrice le cui opere si distinguono per il loro stile visivo unico e la loro profondità emotiva. Le sue narrazioni esplorano spesso temi come la famiglia, l'identità e la ricerca di appartenenza. Le illustrazioni di Castillo sono note per la loro tenerezza e la sua capacità di catturare emozioni complesse attraverso i suoi personaggi. Crea storie che risuonano con lettori di tutte le età, lasciando un'impressione duratura.
The story follows a shy young girl who feels overwhelmed by exploring her new city and making friends. Her journey takes a transformative turn when a rescue dog enters her life, helping her discover the courage that she never knew she possessed. Through this bond, she learns to embrace new experiences and build connections.
From the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Our Friend The Story of Us comes a warm-hearted story about the meaning of home and the power of friendship to help you become your truest self.Families come in all shapes and sizes.S ometimes they are joined by birth, and other times they are chosen...Autumn leaves are falling in Hedge Hollow, and the change in season brings with it a spiny surprise... another hedgehog! Is it friend or foe? Or is it . . . family?On the one paw, Hedgehog is excited to meet one of her own kind, but on the other paw, she has never felt so different—or distant—from her old friends. Where does Hedgehog belong, and who does she belong with ? A journey upriver through an unfamiliar forest just might lead her home…From the award-winning author-illustrator of Our Friend The Story of Us comes a tale of old friends and new, and the true meaning of home.
When a storm separates Hedgehog from her lifelong friend, Mutty, she bravely sets out to find him and makes some very good new friends in the process
A grandson takes his beloved Nana on a journey through the countryside, eager to showcase its beauty and charm. As they explore together, they create cherished memories and deepen their bond, experiencing the joys of nature and the simple pleasures of rural life. The story highlights themes of family connection, the wonders of the outdoors, and the joy of sharing experiences with loved ones.
A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.
Igel lebt mit ihrem Stoffhund Schnuff glücklich auf einer kleinen Insel im Fluss – bis zu der Nacht mit dem schrecklichen Sturm, in der Schnuff verloren geht. Igel ist untröstlich und macht sich mutig auf die Suche nach ihm. Zum Glück trifft sie dabei ganz viele neue Freunde! Mit der Hilfe von Maulwurfine, Eule, Biber und Henne findet sie nicht nur Schnuff wieder, sondern lernt auch das Mädchen Annika kennen. Auch sie hat etwas verloren: ihr geliebtes rotes Notizbuch. Klar, dass die Tierfreunde auch Annika helfen! Von der preisgekrönten Autorin selbst liebevoll vierfarbig illustriert »Ein herausragendes Kinderbuch, das sich sofort so gemütlich vertraut anfühlt wie ein Klassiker.« Kirkus, starred review