Hey, Little Night Owl
Simon & Schuster (Little Simon), December 12, 2023
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In this sweet bedtime board book, parents stay awake in the quiet night with their little night owls.
From rocking in chairs, to singing lullabies, to driving nowhere underneath the moonlight, this is a story to remind parents of the precious magic made in the late hours of the night with their little night owls.
With heartfelt illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz, this board book is the perfect start to a good night’s sleep.
Hey little night owl,
up with the stars.
These hours are perfect.
All quiet and ours.
I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know
MacMillan (Feiwel & Friends), March 28, 2023
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I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know is a touching and heartfelt ode about the way we feel for our children, by award-winning actors of stage and screen Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, and illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz.
Do you remember when we first met?
It was a moment I won’t soon forget.
Your sparkling aura. Your crooked grin!
Do you remember, my trusted friend?
When I count all my blessings, you’re always number one.
Sweetest of all is, we’ve only just begun.
The love we feel for our children never wavers. From the moment a baby is born, through the good times and the bad, from the silly moments to the warm embraces, this love is bigger than what we can put into words.
This beautiful book is a comforting and lyrical refrain about the bonds we form with the children to whom we are closest in our lives.
Sometimes Love
Penguin (Dial), 2022
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A tender, poetic picture book about a military family experiencing happiness, heartache, and learning to grow through change
“Changes come and changes go. Love through changes makes love grow.”
When her mother is deployed overseas, a young girl is temporarily parted from her beloved dog. Told in spare yet lyrical verse, this picture book shares a powerful message about the different ways we show love, from giving, to growing together, to sometimes letting go. But don’t worry, this pet story has a happy ending.
“[Sometimes Love] eloquently conveys a wide range of emotions and lessons through its spare prose and expressive…illustrations that seem to shimmer off the page… An important lesson for young readers conveyed poetically with lots of heart.” – Kirkus
★“[A] wonderful book about love, loss, and reunion…Teaching children how to live with loss is an important lesson, and this offering accomplishes this task exceptionally well.” – Booklist, starred review
My Moms Love Me
Scholastic, 2022
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"A hug from Mommy, warm and tight.
A squeeze from Mama feels just right.
This is how my mommies say,
We love you, baby, night and day!"'
Two moms share a love-filled day with their little one. Join this sweet family as they visit animals on a farm, share a car ride sing-along, and snuggle at bedtime.
“The text flows along like a peaceful river, and the illustrations are full of gentle light, conveying an almost dreamlike serenity with their pastel, watercolorlike washes….Lovely.” —Kirkus Reviews
EVERY LITTLE LETTER
Penguin (Dial), 2020
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For fans of The Word Collector and Be Kind comes a story of words, walls, and widening your world, by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood
Small h has always lived with the other H’s in a city surrounded by walls that keep them safe. At least, that’s what the big H’s say. But one day, a hole in the wall reveals someone new on the other side. When little h and little i meet, they make a small word with big meaning: “hi!” The other H’s find out, though. They fill the hole. But it won’t be enough to keep these little letters apart–or twenty-four of their newest friends. Every Little Letter shows how even the smallest among us can make a big impact, and how a single act of friendship can inspire whole communities to come together. How do you tear down walls? With words, at first. Then brick by brick.
“Rich for exploration . . . Adorable.” –SLJ (starred review)
“This message of friendship . . . bears repeating, especially for the youngest readers.” –Kirkus
“Smartly executed . . . Underlines how diversity leads to strength.” –Publishers Weekly
“This [book] goes beyond to incorporate the alphabet and word-learning, as well as the importance of listening to young people.” –Shelf Awareness
I’m currently working on my 6th and 7th book! I will share more as it’s building. Follow me on Instagram @momisdrawing for behind the scene and some funny relatable drawings with kids!