Samantha Cotterill

"A young boy building a train track with his friend is headed for trouble until a teacher steps in and helps him learn social cues of anger and happiness"--

“A darling array of characters to create out of wool felt, cotton fabrics, embroidery floss and stuffing . . . the little people make wonderful gifts.”—Small Town Living
 
An award-winning picture book author and illustrator, “Samantha [aka mummysam] has turned her quirky and clever drawings into the dearest of little felt playthings/art objects” (whipup.net). You’ll love these...

"A young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food"--

Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to be mindful by seeking out patterns in the world around us.

"A young girl and her neighbor bond over a love of gardening"--

"A hippo, a worm, and a light bulb form a club to celebrate their favorite animal, the rhinoceros. But when the trio actually meets a rhino, they are disappointed to find she is not what they expected"--

"When Charlotte receives a pet rock for her birthday, she doesn't expect it to become her best friend, and she really doesn't expect what happens next"--

From the creators of the "wonderfully evocative" (BookPage) Thankful comes a cozy picture book about a child who finds that small acts of kindness can change the world.
A child makes paper hearts to give to her teacher, to a friend, at the library, and more. As she spreads kindness around her neighborhood, she soon finds that sharing love is the best gift of all. With Samantha Cotterill's stunning diorama illustrations, this...