Project edited Two New Years, a picture book by Richard Ho and illustrated by Lynn Scurfield about a family that celebrates both Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year.
Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award; ALA Notable Book; Booklist starred review; PJ Library selection
Design by Jay Marvel
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Book That Can Read Your Mind, a magic trick in a picture book by Marianna Coppo. Won at auction following the 2023 Bologna Book Fair.
March/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next Pick; Barnes & Noble "Most Anticipated Kids' Book" selection for March 2024; Amazon Best Book of the Month. Shortlisted for Barnes & Noble’s “Children’s & YA Awards” in the Picture Book category; Indigo Heather's Pick; 2004 Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book Award.
Translated by Debbie Bibo
Design by Alice Nussbaum and Marianna Coppo
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Didn’t Do My Homework Because…, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud about increasingly absurd excuses for not doing homework.
International bestseller with 22 foreign editions to date
Junior Library Guild Selection
Series’ titles include: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School…, The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…, A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, The Truth About My Unbelievable School…, and A Funny Thing Happened After School…, as well as a doodle book, I Didn’t Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses.
Design by Amy Yu Gray
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Fish and Crab, a picture book by Marianna Coppo about a fish’s nighttime fears. The third book in a pet-themed trilogy by Coppo (previous two books: Such a Good Boy and A Brave Cat).
7 international editions
Amazon Best Book of the Month
Indigo "Heather's Pick"
Design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Neighbors, a picture book by Kasya Denisevich about a young girl who is curious about her neighbors and the nature of existence.
Winner of the 2021 Opera Prima Bologna Ragazzi
9 international editions
Junior Library Guild Selection
Design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited You Are Home, a picture book by Bex Tobin Fine and illustrated by Andrés Landazábal about finding and celebrating community, no matter where you are.
Design by Sandy Frank.
Published by Chronicle Books.
Acquired and edited There Must Be More Than That!, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake about unexpected—and empowering—ways of framing the future. Originally published in Japan.
New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited E-I-UFO: Old MacDonald Had a Farm, a picture book by Zach von Zonk and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud about the hijinks that ensue when Old MacDonald's animals end up on a Martian's craft—in space!
Design by Eugenia Yoh.
Published by Chronicle Books.
Acquired and edited The Boring Book, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake about how boredom can be a portal to imaginative possibility. Originally published in Japan.
New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews starred review
Amazon Best Book of the Month
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Finding Grateful, a picture book by Dianne White and illustrated by Faith Pray about embracing gratitude amid challenging circumstances.
Kirkus Reviews starred review
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited the reiussue of Everyone Poops, the classic picture book by Taro Gomi. Originally published in Japan. (Developed a companion set of flash cards, Everyone Poops Flash Cards.)
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Little Monster Says Goodnight, a picture book by David Slonim about a little monster’s bedtime routine.
Amazon Best Book of the Month
Art direction by Naomi Kirsten and Jay Marvel
Design by Jay Marvel
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Merry Christmas, Zoo, a picture book by Lisa Eickholdt and Lola M. Schaefer and illustrated by Laura Watkins about a how zoos create spirited holiday experiences for the animals.
Art direction by Jill Turney and Naomi Kirsten
Design by Jill Turney
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Sleuth & Solve: Art, the fourth book in the Sleuth & Solve series, interactive picture books illustrated by Victor Escandell. Readers are presented with a variety of clues for each mystery, and answers reside beneath the flaps throughout. Originally published in Catalan.
Books in the series include: Sleuth & Solve: History, Sleuth & Solve: Science, and Spooky Sleuth & Solve.
Published by Chronicle Books.
Acquired and edited When a Tree Falls by Kirsten Pendreigh, illustrated by Elke Boschinger about nurse logs and how they are key to a forest's regeneration.
Design by Ryan Hayes.
Published by Chronicle Books.
Acquired and edited I Hate My Cats (A Love Story), a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Anna Pirolli about a complicated relationship with pet felines.
8 international editions
Design by Alice Seiler
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Bear’s Song, a picture book by Benjamin Chaud about a little bear’s big adventure in the big city. Originally published in France.
New York Times Notable Book
Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner
Starred reviews: Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal
Cover design by Lauren Smith
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Such a Good Boy, a picture book by author-illustrator Marianna Coppo about a pet dog exploring life beyond the leash. The first book in a pet-themed trilogy by Coppo (Brave Cat and Fish and Crab).
Booklist starred review
Design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Wake Up, Woodlands, a picture book by Karen Jameson and illustrated by Marc Boutavant about the promise of spring and a new day.
6 international editions
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Catch Me, a picture book by Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj. A dog chases and cat and a cat chases a dog. The book may be read from front to back and back to front.
Design by Anders Arhoj
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited A Funny Thing Happened After School…, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud. Pitched concept to the creators.
Series’ titles include: I Didn’t Do My Homework Because…; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School…, The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…, A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, and A Funny Thing Happened After School…, as well as a doodle book, I Didn’t Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses.
Art direction by Naomi Kirsten
Design by Jay Marvel
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Taro Gomi’s Big Book of Words, a picture book compendium of first words and early concepts by Taro Gomi. Originally published in Japan.
Cover design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Can Open it For You, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake. Originally published in Japan.
★ Kirkus Reviews starred review
★ Publishers Weekly starred review
★ School Library Journal starred review
English translation by Lisa Wilcut
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School…, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud about the antics that ensue enroute to class. Pitched concept to the creators.
International bestseller with 21 foreign editions to date
Series’ titles include: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School…, The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…, A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, The Truth About My Unbelievable School…, and A Funny Thing Happened After School…, as well as a doodle book, I Didn’t Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses.
Art direction by Ryan Hayes and Naomi Kirsten
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Polar Bear’s Underwear, a picture book by tupera tupera about a polar bear’s quest to find his missing underwear. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Find Me, a picture book by Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj. The book may be read from front to back and back to front. Originally published in Denmark.
Design by Anders Arhoj
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Hearts Are Everywhere, a novelty board book with wheels and flaps throughout. Originated concept.
Illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan
Design by Sandy Frank
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Eggs Are Everywhere, a novelty board book with wheels and flaps throughout. Readers find and hide colorful eggs. Originated concept.
Illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan
Format by Hans Wilhelm
Design by Alice Seiler and Jill Turney
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Grown-ups Never Do That, a humorous picture book about manners (and the occasional lack thereof) by Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud.
Art direction by Naomi Kirsten
Design by Jay Marvel
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited the Sleuth & Solve series, interactive picture books illustrated by Victor Escandell. Readers are presented with a variety of clues for each mystery; answers reside beneath flaps throughout. Originally published in Catalan.
Books in the series: Sleuth & Solve: History, Sleuth & Solve: Science, Spooky Sleuth & Solve, Sleuth & Solve: Art (Spring 2025)..
Chronicle Books cover design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Animal City, a picture book about a mysterious land where stories rule by Joan Negrescolor. Originally published in Portugal.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Woodland Dreams, a picture book by Karen Jameson and illustrated by Marc Boutavant about forest creatures getting ready for sleep.
10 international editions
Design by Amelia Mack
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Farm Lullaby, a lyrical picture book by Karen Jameson and illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan about sleepy farm animals.
Design by Amelia Mack
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited That’s Not Fair, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake about the ways in which adults treat kids unfairly—at least, according a petulant kid. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Aquarium, a wordless picture book by Cynthia Alonso about a girl, a fish, and the nature of freedom. Originally published in Portugal.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Can Be Anything, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake about a young girl’s increasingly quirky game of charades. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Where the Wee Ones Go, a lyrical picture book by Karen Jameson and illustrated by Zosienka about endangered animals going to sleep.
Design by Amelia Mack
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Lately Lily: The Adventures of a Travelling Girl, a picture book by Micah Player. Part of the Lately Lily publishing program.
Design by Amy Achaibou
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Bonjour Camille, a picture book by Felipe Cano with illustrations by Laia Aguilar inspired by Aguilar’s Bobo Choses children’s fashion brand. Originally self-published in Spain.
Design by Lydia Nichols
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Can Explain, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake about excuses offered up for undesirable habits. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited A Brave Cat, a picture book by author-illustrator Marianna Coppo about a cat considering life beyond her indoor existence. The second book in a pet-themed trilogy by Coppo (Such a Good Boy, Fish and Crab).
Design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited My Wild Family, a picture book by Laurent Moreau. Originally published in France.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Bear’s Sea Escape, a picture book by Benjamin Chaud, the second book in The Bear’s Song series. Originally published in France.
Additional series titles include: The Bear’s Song, The Bear’s Surprise, and Little Bear’s Big House.
Cover design by Amy Yu Gray
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Boo ABC, a picture book by J. H. Lee featuring Boo the Dog and the alphabet.
Originated concept and pitched to Buddy Boo Inc.
Photography by Gretchen LeMaistre
Design by Neil Egan
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Won’t Give Up My Rubber Band, a picture book by Shinsuke Yoshitake about the imaginative possibilities provided by a rubber band. Originally published in Japan.
Kirkus Reviews starred review
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Scared of the Dark? It’s Really Scared of You, a picture book by Peter Vegas and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud about how the dark really feels about life.
8 international editions
Design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Line and Scribble, a picture book by Debora Vogric and illustrated by Pia Valentine that celebrates imagination and friendship through simple shapes.
Design by Jennifer Tolo Pierce
Published by Chronicle Books
Aquired and edited My First Haircut, a novelty board book by Yang Dong. Die-cut holes for fingers allow readers to comb, wash, cut, and dry hair. Originally published in China.
Cover design by Eugenia Yoh
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited When an Elephant Falls in Love, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Alice Lotti about an elephant in the throes of unrequited love—or is he? Originally published in Italy.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud about a field trip that may—or may not—have happened. Pitched concept to the creators.
Series’ titles include: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School…, The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…, A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, The Truth About My Unbelievable School…, and A Funny Thing Happened After School…, as well as a doodle book, I Didn’t Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses.
Art direction by Ryan Hayes and Naomi Kirsten
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud. Pitched concept and series to the creators.
International bestseller
Junior Library Guild Selection
Conceptualized and pitched to creators 4 more books in the series (A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to School…, A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, The Truth About My Unbelievable School…, and A Funny Thing Happened After School…), as well as a doodle book, I Didn’t Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses.
Art direction by Ryan Hayes and Naomi Kirsten
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited the Little Snail board book series, Time to Go Home and Hide and Seek by Shasha Lv. Originally published in China.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited One Minute, a picture book by Somin Ahn that is at once an introduction to time for young readers, an ode to living each moment with purpose, and a thoughtful exploration of how children experience one minute playfully, profoundly, and with a boundless sense of possibility. Originally published in Italy.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited My Christmas Wish for You, a picture book by Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar that reminds readers of what Christmas is truly about: togetherness, the spirit of giving, and spreading goodwill with heaps of heart.
Pitched concept to the creators.
Design by Lydia Ortiz
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Twist It Up: More Than 60 Delicious Recipes from an Inspiring Young Chef, a cookbook by Jack Witherspoon (11 years old at the time of publication). A portion of the book’s proceeds are donated to the Jonathan Jacques Children’s Cancer Center at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach and to the Beckstrand Cancer Foundation.
Photography by Sheri Giblin
Design by Jennifer Tolo Pierce
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Little Bear’s Big House, a picture book by Benjamin Chaud, the fifth book in The Bear’s Song series. Originally published in France.
Winner of the Prix Albertine Jeunesse
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Christmas Cheer Is Everywhere, a novelty board book with wheels and flaps throughout. Readers find and hide Christmas-themed surprises throughout. A follow-up to Eggs Are Everywhere and Hearts Are Everywhere. Originated concept.
Illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan
Design by Eugenia You
Book format by Hans Wilhelm
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Line 135, a picture book by Germano Zullo and illustrated by Albertine. Journeys can be life-changing, whether they are literal—traveling from one place to another—or personal, like the quest for self-discovery. This meditative picture book explores both, following a young child on a train ride from the city to the country. Originally published in Switzerland.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Truth About My Unbelievable School…, a picture book by Davide Cali and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud. Pitched concept to the creators.
Series’ titles include: I Didn’t Do My Homework Because…; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School…, The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…, A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum…, and A Funny Thing Happened After School…, as well as a doodle book, I Didn’t Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses.
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Memory of an Elephant, a picture book by Sophie Strady and illustrated by Laurent Moreau. Originally published in France.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Know Numbers!, a picture book by Taro Gomi. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Presents Through the Window, a picture book by Taro Gomi, with die-cuts throughout, about Santa’s quest to deliver presents on Christmas via window toss. (What could go wrong?!) Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Jumping Jack, a picture book by Germano Zullo and illustrated by Albertine about a racehorse dealing with performance anxiety. Originally published in Switzerland.
English translation by Taylor Norman
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Pigs in a Blanket, a novelty book by Hans Wilhelm and illustrated by Erica Salcedo about everything three pig friends do in a day before they go to sleep. The cover features flaps that wrap the characters in a blanket.
Developed three more books in the series: Pigs in a Pickle, Pigs at a Party, and Pigs are Prepared
Concept and format by Hans Wilhelm
Design by Alice Seiler
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Yeti, Turn Out the Light, a picture book by Greg Long and Chris Edmundson, illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan as part of a 6-title GAMAGO Publishing Program. Yeti is fearful of nighttime shadows, only to find out that they are really adorable forest creatures.
Design by Ryan Hayes
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Farewell Floppy, a picture book by Benjamin Chaud about a boy’s pet rabbit and his reckoning with growing up. Originally published in France.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited You and Me, Me and You, a picture book about the profound relationship between parent and child written and illustrated by Miguel Tanco.
9 international editions
Design by Kristine Brogno
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Little Truck, a board book by Taro Gomi about an intrepid young truck venturing out on his own (with his parent never far behind). Originally published in Japan.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Little Boat, a board book by Taro Gomi about a small boat experiencing the vast sea solo (but not for long). Originally published in Japan.
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Little Plane, a board book by Taro Gomi about a tiny plane embarking on independent flight. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Run, Run, Run!, a board book by Taro Gomi about a boy who won’t stop running when he arrives at the finish line. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Let’s Learn Japanese, a picture book by Aurora Cacciopuoti introducing young readers to the Japanese language.
Design by Alice Seiler
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Purring, Rolling, Stretching, a board book by Chihiro Ishizu and illustrated by Nanako Matsuda about quirky cat behavior. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited The Crocodile and the Dentist, a picture book by Taro Gomi about a crocodile fearful of going to the dentist, and a dentist fearful of treating a crocodile. Originally published in Japan.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Welcome to My House, by Gaia Stella. Originally published in France.
Translated by Olivia Bartz
Cover design by Ryan Hayes.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Pigs Are Prepared, a novelty board book by Hans Wilhelm, illustrated by Erica Salcedo about adventurous pigs equipped with just the right gear.
Pitched concept to author.
Design by Jay Marvel.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited I Really Want to See You, Grandma, a picture book by Taro Gomi about a young girl and her grandmother’s thwarted attempts to visit each other.
Published by Chronicle Books
Acquired and edited Mom and Me, Me and Mom, a picture book about the profound relationship between mother and child written and illustrated by Miguel Tanco.
Design by Amelia Mack
Published by Chronicle Books
