Renée Kurilla

After planting a seed packet in the backyard, things don't go as expected for best friends Anna and Tess. They fall asleep in the sun and wake up to blooms as tall as buildings! Did the seeds really grow that fast? All is explained when Anna and Tess meet May, a little garden gnome whose magic is responsible for the transformation. The girls are May's size now, and they follow her through the flower garden and into May's underground gnome home-- discovering...

"Follow a diverse cast of young children as they experience big feelings--anger, shyness, and sadness--in this patient, rhyming picture book. One Upside-Downy Day is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-gray days of being a toddler."--Amazon.

"A joyful ode to toddlerdom that follows a group of little ones through one buzzy, busy day. One Springy, Singy Day is a vibrant, joyful story that follows a diverse cast of young children as they play throughout their day. Inspired by author-illustrator Renée's own "busy bee" two-year-old, this love note from parent to child illustrates the wondrous and boisterous adventure of raising a springy, singy, squeezy toddler."--Amazon.com.

"Show-How Guides: Gingerbread Houses is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing their gingerbread houses. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 8 essential designs and recipes. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn"--

"Want to dye, dip, and draw? We'll show you how! Show-How Guides: Egg Decorating is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of eighteen essential techniques. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to dip, paint, and paper craft with natural dyes, food color, glitter,...

"Makayla's family is about to change with her baby brother's arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great!"--

"A delightful romp around farms through the seasons--and the many types of boots that are needed to get the job done. Grab your boots it's time to explore life on a farm! In joyful verse follow a diverse cast of families as they work together to care for crops and animals on their farms through spring, summer, fall and winter. Follow farming families as they work and play in boots, all year long. Whether it's springtime puddle-splashing, riding at...

All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon--all except one. Written in a series of linked poems in the tanka style, an ancient Japanese form of poetry.

When their rock band becomes popular, five middle schoolers use their new fame to generate awareness (and donations) for an important cause.