Local Authors & Illustrators

“Tacoma Adventures” is the fourth book of the Glen Creations City Adventure series. However, it is the first of their Northwest ed...

Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home.Home might be a house ...

This charming, energetic story shows the power of friendship through the teamwork of a lovably mismatched pair. Confident Frannie convinces cautiou...

Follow along as Miss Gookin’s class discovers the amazing city of Puyallup.  Her students have the fun task of solving clues tha...

In this beautiful ABC book, C is for Crab; D is for Douglas fir; and E is for Eagle. Based on Pacific Northwest artist Hannah Viano’s regionally th...

When a small blue teddy bear falls out of a moving recreational vehicle in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, two native bears-Black Bear and ...

ABOUT MY HEART From the author-illustrator of The Book of Mistakes comes a gorgeous picture book about caring for your own heart and living with ...

A well-known fairy tale takes on a new twist!Once upon a time on the shore of the Salish Sea lived a bold, brave young girl bursting with the spiri...

This book is about when Simon Calcavecchia went surfing. It is a story about inclusion and finding the courage to try something new. The reason we...

Frank gets stuck in the mud on a hike with his friend Mustard. Mustard finds others to help him get Frank unstuck through teamwork. The reason we ...

Fun little books made locally for locals! In these books you can find the best spots in Tacoma for kids! We think you'll find some of your favorit...

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffle...

From Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, BC, this playful picture book introduces misunderstood monsters and the Pacific Northwes...

“Seattle Adventures” is the fourth book of their Northwest series.   Norman, a lonely sasquatch, asks a group of students to s...

“Olympia Adventures” is the third book of our Northwest series.  This important story follows young students as they participate...

Readers young and old will be delighted to discover the wonders of Washington State, from its natural beauty (Mount Rainier and evergreen forests)...

Frank and his friends help show others that someone's outward appearance doesn't determine their abilities. The reason we created this book is to ...

A is for Acorn; B is for Bear; C is for Cloud. Celebrated paper artist Hannah Viano has created this beautiful alphabet book that will appeal to ch...

Narwhal and Jelly . . . and Otty?! Exuberant Narwhal and skeptical Jelly test the waters of adding a new friend to their pod when they meet Ott...

Everyone is enjoying quiet time, but little Banshee just wants to have fun the only way she knows how: Loudly.Join Banshee as she counts her way t...

Featuring tongue-in-cheek humor for adults and unhinged delight for kids, this alphabet book is full of silly monster fun from Alien to Zombie. Whi...

Introducing the debut picture book from Hazy Dell Press: The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies is the story of the bravest witch in Hazy Dell as...

A tender story about two best friends who must move away from each other. With a sprinkle of imagination and a lot of love, Bu...

Botanical artist and Instagram sensation Flora Forager makes her children’s picture book debut with this imaginative alphabet book featuring real a...

A classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come.Adrian Simc...

Designed to be read with a buddy, this dialogue between an aardvark and a mouse contains only kindergarten or first-grade words, making it a unique...

Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners will find this book’s colorful art irresistible as they lift the flaps and learn analytical thinking ski...

Featuring all-new artwork and several new Seattle landmarks, this limited 10th anniversary edition of the best-selling Larry Gets Lost i...

An Alphabet Book For Music LoversBy Jude M. Evans / Illustrated by Chloe Becky From Arctic Monkeys and Fleet Foxes to Tame Impala and Vampire Week...