Book 2

By Mirelle Ortega, Emma Bland Smith

Book 3

By Mirelle Ortega, Emma Bland Smith

Book 4

By Mirelle Ortega, Emma Bland Smith

San Francisco s Glen Park and Diamond Heights

By Emma Bland Smith

The Gardener of Alcatraz

By Emma Bland Smith Author Jenn Ely Illustrator

A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out....

Claude

By Emma Bland Smith Illustrated By Jennifer M. Potter

Claude is the story of the California Academy of Sciences' beloved albino alligator, from his birth in Louisiana to his present day life in his swamp at the Academy."Ultimately, Claude’s hope...

Journey

By Emma Bland Smith Illustrated By Robin James

“Captivating and heartwarming…Animal lovers will howl with joy.”—Red TricycleThis beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwi...

Claude

By Emma Bland Smith Illustrated By Jennifer M. Potter

Claude is the story of the California Academy of Sciences' beloved albino alligator, from his birth in Louisiana to his present day life in his swamp at the Academy."Ultimately, Claude’s hope...

Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards

By Emma Bland Smith Illustrated By Becca Stadtlander

This behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the classic and beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings will captivate young artists, writers, readers, and animal lovers alike.While writing and...

The Pig War

By Emma Bland Smith Illustrated By Alison Jay

Here is a true story of how the great nations of America and England almost went to war in 1859 over a pig--but learned to share instead.In 1859, the British and Americans coexist on the small isla...