Best Selling Books by Maria Van Lieshout

A boy counts his way through the airport and onto the plane as it flies towards its destination. Full color.

FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "This is essential, illuminating reading.” —R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder Fight hate. Make art. In 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma’s world changes when she witnesses Jewish families being forcibly deported to concentration camps. That pivotal moment lights a fire within her, and she decides to join the Dutch Resistance. Before long, Emma is drawn into a clandestine world of printing presses and counterfeiters, with thousands of lives on the line. In 2011 Amsterdam, teenage Annick’s world has changed as well. A search for a bone marrow donor for her beloved oma leads to a shocking revelation: her grandmother was secretly adopted as a child. The only clues to finding their lost family are a series of art prints hanging on the wall—each signed by a mysterious “Emma B.” This timely graphic novel weaves together two timelines to reveal how art, in the face of political upheaval and nearly insurmountable adversity, can become our greatest lifeline.

Babies sleep in cribs. Do big kids? No! Big kids sleep in a big bed. Every child''s life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging series of books that are just right for children on the brink of major changes and the caregivers who encourage them.

“Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another idea for an alphabet book—buckle up for this one! . . . Clever [and] fun.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review). Vroom! Vroom! Whether on a cross-country road trip or a quick jaunt across town, there’s no end to what a child can see from the backseat of a car. Using familiar road signs, this striking book introduces little ones not just to the alphabet but also to the world around them. Equally perfect for transportation-obsessed children and those just learning to read, this fresh and dynamic picture book will entertain and educate at home, in the classroom, and on the go. “Backseat drivers will enjoy learning the language of the road along with their ABCs.” —Publishers Weekly “The alphabet. In road signs. Genius.” —Wired

Babies have tantrums, and do not like being told NO, but part of growing up is learning to ask nicely, and accept restrictions--that is what big kids do.

Babies use a binky. Do big kids? No! Big kids say, "Bye-bye, binky!" Every child''s life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging series of books that are just right for children on the brink of major changes and the caregivers who encourage them. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!

Babies wear diapers. Do big kids? No! Big kids use the potty! Every child''s life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging series of books that are just right for children on the brink of major changes and the caregivers who encourage them. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!

Have you ever wanted your very own star? Wouldn''t it be wonderful to have your own star for a nightlight? It is this thought that begins Hopper and Wilson''s second adventure. They fill their airplane with lemonade and soar into the night sky. So many stars to choose from! One is too pointy. One is too heavy. Another is too bright! Taking a break on the moon, the two friends look directly above and spot it—the perfect star! As Hopper lays down for a nap, Wilson ventures off on his own, to the dark side of the moon. Yet now he is lost! How can he find his way back to Hopper? The perfect star, of course. Wilson spots it in the sky and follows it back to his friend. In another deceptively simple story, Maria van Lieshout shows how sometimes the best part of nature is that it''s found only in nature—and that everything has its proper place . . . be it stars or even best friends, who always belong together.

Splash the Seal is having a bad day. He doesn’t feel like playing. He doesn’t feel like doing ANYTHING. Splash feels blue. Will he EVER bounce back? In this warm reminder that hope is always on the horizon, Maria van Lieshout creates the perfect pick-me-up for anyone struggling to bounce back.

Tumble and his two best friends are playing in the snow. When they find something new and wonderful (it’s soft! and red!), Tumble is captivated. He doesn’t want to share it. But is keeping it all to himself going to be any fun? Here is a charming tale that brings new meaning to the notion of “having it all.”

The Queen of Iddison and her daughter journey to a neighboring kingdom to welcome a new royal baby, and even though the child has received many gifts, the princess gives the infant the best one.

A l''aéroport, c''est rigolo d''apprendre à compter ! 1 avion, 2 chariots à bagages, 3 comptoirs d''enregistrement... Il y en a des choses à découvrir à l''aéroport ! Pour les enfants qui apprennent à compter, les fans de transports et tous les amoureux de l''avion, voici un livre d''images vif et amusant à feuilleter en voyage, en classe ou à la maison.

Uma menina decide que está pronta para abandonar sua chupeta, afinal os grandinhos não precisam de chupeta. Ela sabe que usa sua chupeta para se acalmar em diversas situações, mas está preparada para lidar com suas emoções: Quando estou cansada eu agarro o meu bichinho. Quando estou triste me aconchego com um amigo. E assim vai uma série de dicas dadas pela menina.E ela tem uma grande ideia para a chupeta: dar a alguém que precisa mesmo do objeto. O livro estimula a identificação pelo outro de um jeito sensível e lúdico com um vocabulário simples e direto. Maria van Lieshout trata com carinho e criatividade daquele que é um dos primeiros dilemas da vida de muitas crianças.

Er zijn bijna zeven decennia verstreken sinds de Tweede Wereldoorlog, maar de toekomst van de zeventienjarige Annick Vermeulen houdt waarschijnlijk verband met een geheim dat in die oorlog verloren is gegaan. Wanneer haar oma aan acute leukemie blijkt te lijden en een beenmergtransplantatie nodig heeft, blijkt geen van haar broers en zussen een match te zijn. Sterker nog, ze zijn niet eens verwant. Wanhopig op zoek naar een levende bloedverwant duikt Annick in het verleden, daarbij geholpen door een zestal koperetsen, het enige jeugdbezit van haar oma, en de naam van de maker ervan: Emma Bergsma.00Annick komt er stukje bij beetje achter dat de achttienjarige verzetsstrijder Emma in 1944 hielp bij het redden van duizenden levens toen ze deelnam aan de grootste bankoverval in de Europese geschiedenis, vlak onder de neus van de Duitse bezetters. En dat zij ervoor heeft gezorgd dat Annicks oma als peuter de oorlog overleefde. Lukt het Annick om het oorlogsverleden van haar oma te ontrafelen en op tijd een donor te vinden? 00Bijzondere tekenstijl in combinatie met historische (verzets)foto?s.000Maria van Lieshout is illustratrice en auteur van meerdere zeer gewaardeerde kinderboeken in de VS. Ze groeide op nabij Amsterdam en vertrok na haar middelbare school naar de VS, waar ze grafische vormgeving studeerde aan de George Washington University in DC. Ze woont en werkt in San Francisco.00Verschijnt in 2025 in de VS bij First Second (MacMillan).

Crianças grandes não usam penico e o fascínio em ser uma criança grande encoraja a deixar as fraldas de lado. O livro começa com um menino lembrando de sua vida de bebê: Quando eu era bebê, eu bebia muito leite. E eu fazia xixi e cocô... o tempo todo. A descrição da vida do bebê com suas fraldas e o que tem dentro dela é feita de uma maneira engraçada e muito positiva. Aliás, uma característica desse livro é a exploração da autora em discutir todas as coisas excretórias. Quando o menino mostra ao leitor como ele usa o banheiro, o resultado fala por si com um retumbante plop. Escrita em primeira pessoa, esta história fala de maneira divertida sobre uma fase de crescimento e aprendizado na vida das crianças pequenas.

Olifant Hopper en muis Wilson willen weten hoe het is aan het einde van de wereld. Ze laten hun bootje te water en gaan op weg. Het wordt een spannende reis. Prentenboek met zachtgekleurde aquarellen. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Como ajudar as crianças pequenas a lidar com os seus sentimentos? "Chega de manha" mostra um caminho para isso. Com texto em primeira pessoa, o que provoca identificação do pequeno leitor com a personagem, e com ilustrações que retratam as exigências da personagem em vários estágios de uma birra infantil, a história tem início no passado quando a menina ainda é pequena e chega ao presente com uma poderosa pergunta Se eu ainda faço manha? e uma surpreendente resposta Não, os grandinhos não fazem manha. Desse trecho em diante, o livro mostra jeitos diferentes – e com bom humor – que a criança pode lidar com seus impulsos.