Author & Illustrator Profile
Ed Vere
12 Books
Ed Vere is a British author and illustrator best known for vibrant, witty picture books for young children. His works include The Getaway, Bedtime for Monsters, Max and Bird, The Artist, and the New York Times bestselling Max the Brave. His books often combine bold art, playful humor, and warm themes of courage, creativity, and friendship.
Fingers McGraw is the sneakiest cheese thief in all of downtown New York, and he needs your help! With the law hot on his tail, this notorious mouse is on the run, and his escape is far from guaranteed. You will need to keep a sharp lookout as you follow his trail through the bustling city streets.
Watch out for the big eyes, large feet, and long trunk of Officer Elephant, who is determined to crack the case. Even the absolute best lookout can make a mistake, and eventually, the craftiest thieves get caught. Or do they?
Get ready for a thrilling chase that will keep you on your toes from the very first page. You are in for a fast and funny adventure packed with bold characters and striking scenery where you decide if Fingers McGraw makes the ultimate getaway.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Listen closely, because a hungry monster is licking his lips and looking for a very specific bedtime snack. What if that tasty treat just happened to be you? You can hear his tummy rumbling loudly as he gets closer, and closer, and closer.
He is stomping through the woods, squelching through the swamp, and creeping right up to your bedroom door. It is perfectly normal to feel a little bit nervous when a monster is on the prowl. But before you pull the covers over your head, you might want to wait and see exactly what this creature is hungry for.
Prepare yourself for a hilarious twist on the classic bedtime story. Instead of a scary encounter, you will discover that this big, rumbling monster actually just wants a giant, sloppy, monster-sized goodnight kiss.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
Max the mighty kitten is back, and this time he has met a brand new acquaintance. When Max first spots Bird, he thinks it would be wonderful to be friends. However, Max also thinks it would be highly entertaining to chase Bird, and perhaps even eat him as a delicious mid-afternoon snack.
Bird, of course, does not think being eaten sounds like a good plan at all. As the two try to figure out their complicated relationship, they have to decide what true friendship actually means. Is it possible for a hungry kitten and a tasty little bird to find common ground?
You will love watching these two opposite characters negotiate a very funny deal. With bright colors and plenty of playful moments, this story offers a brilliant look at how to make friends when you have completely different ideas about what happens next.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Are you someone who sees beauty in the world around you? Do you have a mind completely full of bright colors, big feelings, and unique ideas? If so, you might just be an artist.
Follow along with one very brave little girl as she sets out on an epic adventure to share her creativity. Journeying into a drab, gray city, she uses her vibrant imagination to bring the streets to life. Along the way, she faces unexpected setbacks and makes a few mistakes, but she discovers that true art is about having heart, not about being perfect.
This joyful and inspiring story celebrates the incredible power of making things and dreaming big. It will remind you that it is always okay to color outside the lines, and that sharing your special vision with the world is the greatest masterpiece of all.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Imagine there are two energetic monkeys, but only one delicious, bright yellow banana. What exactly is going to happen next? Getting what you want can be incredibly tricky, especially if you do not know the right way to ask for it.
Follow one determined little monkey on an emotional rollercoaster as he tries absolutely every trick he can think of to snatch that tasty snack from his friend. He will beg, scheme, and throw a tantrum, but nothing seems to work. That is, until he finally remembers the most important magic word of all.
Told using only two simple words, this vibrant and expressive story perfectly captures the hilarious drama of learning to share. You will laugh out loud watching these monkeys discover that good manners and a little compromise make everything taste much sweeter.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Meet Grumpy Frog. Actually, he will tell you he is definitely not grumpy. He just knows what he likes. He loves the color green, he loves hopping, and he absolutely loves winning. Winning is the best. But life is not always a winning streak. What happens when our very particular frog does not win a game? Or worse, what happens when he comes face to face with a Pink Rabbit? You are about to find out. Join this hilarious and stubborn little frog as he faces his biggest challenges yet. Along the way, he might just learn a thing or two about compromise, making new friends, and the true power of saying sorry. Get ready for a funny twist on turning a bad mood around.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Some lions are loud and fierce, but Leonard is a little different. He likes to think, he likes to write poetry, and his very best friend in the whole world is a duck named Marianne. They spend their days talking, playing, and making wishes. It is a perfectly happy life until a pack of fierce bully lions comes along. They want to know why Leonard is not acting like a proper, roaring lion and eating his duck friend. Now, Leonard and Marianne have to figure out how to handle the bullies without changing who they are. Step into a beautiful story about quiet courage and staying true to your heart. You will discover that there are many ways to be brave, and sometimes the right words are much stronger than the loudest roar.
6-8 Years
21 Pages
Gabriel has one giant dream. He lives in a rocky village right by the tumbling ocean, and he wants nothing more than to join the local lifeboat crew. When he is young, he is far too small to join. But as the years pass, Gabriel grows and grows until he is entirely too big to fit in a standard lifeboat. Instead of giving up, this determined elephant decides to take matters into his own hands. Armed with tools and a whole lot of optimism, he starts hammering and sawing to build a boat of his very own. When a wild, terrible storm rolls in one night, the town needs a hero. Climb aboard for an inspiring tale of quiet bravery. You will see firsthand how hard work, patience, and a big heart can help you weather any storm and make your biggest dreams come true.
6-8 Years
20 Pages
Mr Big is incredibly strong, incredibly tough, and exactly as his name suggests, he is very, very big. Because he looks a little bit scary, everyone in town tends to run the other way when they see him coming. No one sticks around long enough to realize that Mr Big is actually a giant softy on the inside. He does not want to frighten anyone, he just wants to make a friend. Feeling lonely, he has to find a way to show the world who he really is beneath his towering size. Open up this bright and bold story to follow Mr Big on his journey to find connection and belong. It is a wonderful reminder for everyone that true friendship means looking past how someone appears on the outside and getting to know the kind heart they have on the inside.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
Max the mighty kitten is finally ready for bed. It is way past his bedtime, and he has followed all the right steps. He drank his milk, he brushed his teeth, and he even cleaned behind his ears. There is only one thing left to do before he can go to sleep. Max needs to say goodnight to the moon. But when he looks up at the sky, the moon is completely missing! Since he cannot possibly sleep without finishing his nighttime routine, Max sets out into the dark to track the moon down. Join this brave and determined little cat on a sleepy adventure across the night. You will love following along as Max climbs higher and higher to wish his glowing friend sweet dreams. It is the perfect cozy story to read right before you close your own eyes.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
With a crickety crack, a tiny yellow egg breaks open, and out pops Chick! It is his very first day in the wide world, and there is so much to see and do. First, he has to peep and cheep to say hello. Then, he gets to meet his mommy and start exploring everything around him. Follow along on a funny, bouncy journey as Chick navigates a busy day full of eating, playing, and learning how things work. When the sun finally goes down, you can watch him snuggle right under his mommy's wing for a well-earned rest. Jump into this bright and colorful adventure that perfectly captures the excitement and nervous energy of being little and discovering the world for the first time.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
Max is a fearless, fearless kitten. He is incredibly brave, and he is determined to do what brave kittens do best. He is going to chase a mouse. There is just one tiny problem standing in his way. Max has absolutely no idea what a mouse actually looks like. Not wanting to give up, our tiny hero sets out on a grand adventure, politely stopping to ask every animal he meets if they happen to be a mouse. With a little bit of bad advice and a lot of confidence, Max soon finds himself marching right up to a creature that is much bigger than he expects. Follow this plucky black cat on a laugh-out-loud quest filled with silly mistakes and bold introductions. You might just realize that even the bravest kittens need a little help sometimes.
6-8 Years
