Thacher Hurd

Elisa Kleven

High above the world, a weaver spins thread from such things as clouds, dyes it with colors from the sky and grass and weaves a cloth filled with the emotions she sees throughout the day to make a blanket of dreams that she spreads over the world to protect us all through the night.

The Weaver

Brian Lewis

Julie Jaskol

"The sprawling, complex tapestry of Los Angeles is portrayed in vivid color by artist Elisa Kleven and authors Julie Jaskol and Brian Lewis in their picture book City of angels : in and around Los Angeles. Twenty sites of interest are included, and each d

In and Around Los Angeles

City of Angels

Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesn’t know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers’ nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the garden—and Claire's clear wings—fill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy. Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Kleven’s latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterfly’s wings—a treasure that can be cherished for years.

A Butterfly's Story

Glasswings

High in the mountains of Japan, a snow monkey named Hiro finds a cheerful hat."Snow monkeys don't need hats!" his brother tells him.But Hiro's hat does more than keep him warm - it is also a friend.Only a robin understands. And when Hiro's hat disappears, she surprises him, in time, with two more hats, each as playful and full of life as his first.With intricate collage artwork and lyrical prose, Elisa Kleven tells a story as cozy as a warm hat on a cold winter day, and as fresh as spring.

Hiro's Hats

A little girl makes a picture of a princess that comes to life and is carried off by the wind.

Elisa Kleven

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