Author & Illustrator Profile
Emily Winfield Martin
9 Books
Emily Winfield Martin is an American author and illustrator best known for her enchanting children's books. Her whimsical artwork and lyrical prose explore themes of imagination, nature, and the endless possibilities of childhood. She achieved widespread acclaim with her New York Times bestseller "The Wonderful Things You Will Be," and continues to captivate readers with works like "Snow & Rose" and "The Littlest Family's Big Day."
Every baby has a different kind of wonderful. Some are sleepy, some are happy, some are wild, some are snuggly, and some are grumpy for a while.
Wonderful Babies is a bright, simple celebration of babies in many moods and moments. With short text and Emily Winfield Martin’s sweet, expressive art, the book invites children and grown-ups to notice the funny, tender, and lovable ways babies show who they are.
This gentle picture book is especially fitting for read-aloud time with younger children, but older early readers can also enjoy its clear language, warm feeling, and message that every little person is worth celebrating just as they are.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
Some gifts fit in your hand. Some are too big to wrap. A daisy, a feather, a hug, a sunset, a dream, or a quiet moment together can all become ways to say love.
This Is a Gift for You is a tender picture book about the simple, meaningful gifts found in everyday life and in the natural world. Emily Winfield Martin’s poetic text and warm illustrations gently show how love can be shared through attention, closeness, and wonder.
For readers who enjoy comforting stories, this book is especially suited to read-aloud moments between children and the people who care for them. It is soft, thoughtful, and full of small beauties to notice together.
6-8 Years
25 Pages
A tiny bear family has just moved into the woods, and everything around them feels enormous. Trees tower overhead, paths twist in unexpected directions, and the forest is full of sights, sounds, and small mysteries waiting to be noticed.
In this gentle picture book, the littlest family, along with their tiny adopted fox tot, sets out to explore their new home. Their day becomes a quiet adventure through the natural world, filled with wonder, curiosity, and the cozy feeling of family sticking together.
Emily Winfield Martin’s warm storytelling and delicate illustrations make this a charming read for children who enjoy woodland animals, soft adventure, and magical-feeling stories about finding your place.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Have you ever wondered what amazing things you will do as you grow up? From being brave and bold to being creative and clever, the world is full of endless possibilities just waiting for you! This beautiful, rhyming story celebrates all the wonderful dreams that your parents and family have for you. As you turn the pages, you will discover children doing all sorts of incredible things, like caring for animals, building fantastic creations, and standing up for what is right. It is a heartwarming reminder that no matter what path you choose to take, you are loved exactly as you are. With stunning illustrations and a special fold-out surprise at the end, this book is a perfect celebration of your unique spirit. Get ready to dream big and imagine all the wonderful things you will be!
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Spring brings fresh brightness. Summer feels warm and playful. Autumn glows with color. Winter wraps the world in cozy quiet.
Wonderful Seasons is a gentle, illustrated celebration of the four seasons, shown through simple moments with a diverse cast of babies. The text is brief and warm, making each page easy to enjoy aloud while the art invites children to notice how the year changes around them.
For young readers who like soft, comforting books, this picture book offers a sweet introduction to seasonal rhythms, outdoor wonder, and the small joys that make each time of year feel special.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
A cloud, a book, a museum room, or a tide pool can become the doorway to somewhere extraordinary. In Day Dreamers, ordinary moments turn into bright flights of imagination, where children meet dragons, unicorns, griffins, jackalopes, and other marvelous creatures.
This lyrical picture book celebrates the kind of dreaming that happens while you are wide awake. With rhyming text and dreamlike illustrations, Emily Winfield Martin follows children as their thoughts wander into magical places shaped by curiosity and wonder.
Perfect for readers who love fantasy creatures and quiet, imaginative adventures, this book invites you to look closely at the world around you and see how much possibility it holds.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
Eleanor loves wild things: wings, sprouts, creatures, and the untamed feeling of the natural world. But the wild is not only outside. Something lively and free is stirring inside her too, waiting for its chance to come out.
The Wildest Thing is a poetic picture book about a child discovering her own wildness through imagination, nature, and self-expression. With lush illustrations and a gentle sense of wonder, Emily Winfield Martin creates a story that feels both adventurous and comforting.
For children who love animals, plants, and pretending, this book offers a warm celebration of individuality and the joy of letting your inner world grow bright and bold.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
Close your eyes, snuggle in, and let a dream animal carry you away. In this bedtime picture book, different creatures guide children into imagined nighttime adventures on wing, paw, or fin.
Dream Animals uses gentle rhyme and richly detailed illustrations to create a soft journey into sleep. A bear, a fox, mermaids, and other dream companions lead the way through magical scenes that feel peaceful, curious, and full of wonder.
For young readers who like bedtime stories, animals, and fantasy, this book offers a soothing mix of imagination and comfort. It is made for quiet read-aloud moments, when the day is ending and dreams feel close enough to touch.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
By
Susan Hood
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Pictures by
Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Lisa Brown, Hadley Hooper, Emily Winfield Martin, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Sara Palacios, LeUyen Pham, Erin K. Robinson, Isabel Roxas, Shadra Strickland, and Melissa Sweet
Meet fourteen amazing young women who used their voices, courage, and creativity to change the world. In this inspiring collection, you will travel through history to discover heroes who refused to take no for an answer. You will dig up dinosaur bones with thirteen-year-old Mary Anning and stand up for justice alongside six-year-old Ruby Bridges. You will even journey all the way into outer space with astronaut Mae Jemison. Each incredible true story is told through a beautiful poem and paired with stunning artwork created by a different famous artist. These trailblazers, secret agents, and brilliant creators prove that you are never too young to make a huge difference. Get ready to find your own courage and start shaking things up.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
