Illustrator Profile
Ramona Kaulitzki
16 Books
Ramona Kaulitzki is a prolific children's book illustrator known for her warm, whimsical art style. She has collaborated with numerous authors to bring beautiful picture books to life, including the bestselling 'I Loved You First' by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, and 'Maya and the Beast' by Maya Gabeira.
Little Bird listens to the old man’s piano until her own song rises up to meet it.
Bravo, Little Bird! is a tender picture book about an old man, a little bird, and the music they share. Their friendship grows through joyful, soulful, beautiful songs, and together they bring their gifts to the families around them. When the old man grows tired and his playing stops, Little Bird must find her own way to honor what he gave her.
Lyrical and heartfelt, this story is best for readers ready for a gentle book about love, loss, memory, and legacy. It offers a comforting way to talk about grief while also celebrating music, friendship, and the ways people we love can remain part of us.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
The wave everyone fears has a name: the Beast. To young Maya, its roar is not only frightening. It is beautiful.
Maya and the Beast is a fairy-tale-like picture book inspired by professional big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira. As a child, Maya feels shy and sometimes fragile, especially because of asthma, but in the water she feels brave, strong, and fully herself. While others warn her away from the enormous wave near town, Maya dreams of facing it with her pink surfboard and a determined heart.
This empowering story celebrates courage, persistence, and girls in sports without losing its magical, ocean-swept feeling. It is a stirring choice for readers who enjoy adventure, surfing, and stories about meeting fear with strength.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Christmas glows in candles, bells, songs, snowflakes, and the story of a child in a manger.
Season of Light is a lyrical holiday picture book that celebrates Christmas through faith, family, giving, and joy. Its rhyming text moves through familiar seasonal images, from paper snowflakes and reindeer to angels, wise men, and the stable. The result is warm, reflective, and full of light.
For readers ages six to eight, this book offers a gentle way to experience both the festive and religious sides of Christmas. It is well suited for holiday read-alouds, family sharing, church settings, and children who enjoy poetic language paired with glowing illustrations. The story emphasizes love, service, hope, and the feeling that Christmas light can last beyond one day.
6-8 Years
21 Pages
Cold is not just snow. It is ocean water, night desert air, morning dew, and tiny tracks across a white hill.
Cold takes young readers through chilly places around the world, showing how animals and habitats adapt to low temperatures. From an octopus in deep water to an arctic hare in snow, the book presents cold as beautiful, surprising, and full of life. Its lyrical language makes the science feel vivid rather than dry.
This environmental picture book is a strong choice for children who enjoy animal facts, weather, seasons, and nature books with poetic text. It encourages close observation and helps readers see that even the coldest places are active homes shaped by climate, movement, and survival.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
The wind is turning chilly, the geese are calling, and Small Bear is not ready to sleep.
In Winter Lullaby, Mama Bear leads Small Bear toward winter rest while other animals hurry through their own seasonal routines. Mouse finds a nest, Chipmunk gathers nuts, and Hare and Skunk still seem busy outside. Small Bear wonders why they can stay awake, but Mama Bear answers with comfort, patience, and a promise of spring.
Soft, rhythmic, and cozy, this picture book works beautifully as a bedtime read or a seasonal story about hibernation. Children who like forest animals and gentle family stories will enjoy the tender conversation between parent and child, while also noticing how different creatures prepare for winter in their own ways.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
Luca loves big things: big trucks, big buildings, big bowls of pasta. This Christmas, he wants the biggest tree he can find.
The Biggest Little Boy follows Luca as he searches for a special Christmas tree and begins to discover that size is not the only thing that matters. With a cheerful holiday setting and a message centered on love and generosity, the story reassures children that being small does not mean feeling unimportant.
This picture book is a warm seasonal read for children ages six to eight, especially those who enjoy city life, family celebrations, and Christmas traditions. Its heart is simple but appealing: a child’s wish may begin with something big and bright, but the deeper gift comes from kindness and self-worth.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
A tiny glow drifts over dark water, and one lonely firefly thinks it has found a whole new family shining below.
Fly, Firefly follows one small insect on a quiet evening by the sea, where the shimmer of bioluminescence looks almost like other fireflies flashing in the waves. The story is lyrical and gentle, inviting you to notice the strange beauty of nature and the surprising ways light appears in the world.
Inspired by an observation connected to Rachel Carson, this picture book blends wonder, poetry, and science. Young readers who love animals, oceans, and nighttime discoveries will find a peaceful story here, along with back matter about fireflies, bioluminescence, and Carson’s life.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Long before a baby arrives, love is already making room.
Wonderful You is a warm picture book about the months of waiting for a new baby. Families of many kinds count the time, watch the baby grow, and imagine the little person who will soon join them. The book gently compares the baby’s size to familiar fruits and vegetables, making the wait feel concrete, tender, and full of wonder.
For children ages six to eight, this story can be a loving way to talk about where their own story began or to welcome a new sibling, cousin, or family member. With soft emotion and inclusive family scenes, it celebrates anticipation, belonging, and the joy of being loved before you are even born.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Isabel wants one birthday present more than anything: a way to see what cannot be seen.
In Isabel and the Invisible World, a glass prism turns an ordinary room into a discovery full of color. As Isabel watches hidden light appear, she begins to wonder what else is around her that her eyes cannot notice. The story introduces young readers to light waves in a simple, inviting way, while keeping Isabel’s curiosity at the center.
Written by physicist Alan Lightman, this picture book is both story and science doorway. It is a strong choice for children who ask big questions, love experiments, or enjoy learning how the world works. Back matter expands on wavelengths, radio waves, X-rays, and other invisible parts of light.
6-8 Years
39 Pages
Maya feels most alive in the sea. Dolphins, turtles, and whales all seem to teach her something about strength, calm, and courage.
Maya Makes Waves follows a young ocean lover whose happiness begins in the water. But when Maya notices plastic pollution and damaged coral, the ocean no longer feels only magical. It feels like a place that needs help. Inspired by professional surfer and ocean advocate Maya Gabeira, the story shows how love for nature can grow into action.
This conservation-themed picture book is ideal for readers who care about animals, beaches, and the blue world beyond the shore. It celebrates wonder first, then gently invites children to think about protecting the ocean home shared by people and marine life.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
Badger has planned every seed, every row, and every part of his perfect spring garden.
With help from Red Squirrel, Dormouse, and Weasel, Badger weeds, rakes, and plants with care. He can already picture neat rows of flowers and vegetables growing just the way he imagined. Then a rainstorm sweeps through and scatters the seeds, leaving Badger sure that everything is ruined.
Badger’s Perfect Garden is a gentle animal story about plans, disappointment, friendship, and the surprises nature can bring. Young readers who like garden stories and woodland animals will connect with Badger’s big feelings and his friends’ steady support. It is especially useful for conversations about flexibility, patience, and finding beauty when things do not go exactly as expected.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Have you ever wondered just how big love can be? In this beautiful journey through nature, a mother shows her child that her love is as vast and magnificent as the world itself. From the tallest, strongest trees in the forest to the deepest, quietest oceans, every wonderful thing in nature is a reminder of the special bond you share with your family. You will travel through bright mornings and starry nights, discovering that no matter where you go or how much you grow, you are always surrounded by love. This tender story wraps you up like a warm hug, making it the perfect read to share with the people who loved you first.
40 Pages
How One Girl Started TATE'S BAKE SHOP®
Before Tate’s Bake Shop became famous, there was an eleven-year-old girl testing cookie dough again and again.
Cookie Queen tells the true story of Kathleen King, who wanted to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie. She changed her recipes, tried new ideas, and kept baking until customers at her family’s Long Island farm stand came back for more. Her childhood dream eventually grew into Tate’s Bake Shop, a cookie company known across the country.
Bright, delicious, and inspiring, this picture-book biography is a great fit for young readers who love baking, real-life success stories, and kids with big ideas. The story also includes an original cookie recipe, making it especially fun for families, classrooms, and budding bakers.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Have you ever wished for a sister? When a young girl's biggest wish finally comes true, she discovers that having a sister is the greatest gift of all. At first, the new baby cannot do very much. But as the days go by, the big and little sisters grow closer and closer. Soon, they are completely inseparable. Together, they dance around the house, play fun games, and use their imaginations to go on amazing adventures. By standing right by each other's side, they learn how to be smarter, kinder, and braver than they ever thought possible. This beautiful, heartwarming story celebrates the special magic of family. Whether you are leading the way or holding a little hand, it shows that the best journeys in life are the ones you share together. No matter what happens, you are always sisters first.
6-8 Years
266 Pages
Growing families are full of wonderful surprises! In this heartwarming story, two sisters make a special wish for a new sibling. To their absolute delight, they are surprised with not just a new baby brother, but a new cousin too! Jump into a beautiful celebration of families expanding and the boundless love that comes with welcoming new members. You will follow the sisters as they learn how to share their space, their toys, and their hearts with the newest additions to their family tree. Why it pulls you in: With gentle humor and sweet moments, this book perfectly captures the excitement and slight adjustments of becoming an older sibling. It is a joyful reminder that no matter how much a family grows, love always comes first.
40 Pages
Little Owl is safe in her tree until the tree is carried away to the big city for Christmas. She does not know what Christmas is, and the journey is frightening and strange. Far from the forest, Little Owl must meet new sounds, bright lights, and people who choose to care for her. Inspired by a true story, The Christmas Owl is a gentle holiday picture book about kindness, rescue, and finding comfort when everything has changed. Its warm tone makes it well suited to younger children who enjoy animal stories with a reassuring heart. With an owl, a famous Christmas tree, and a big-city setting, this story offers a tender way to talk about helping others during the holiday season.
40 Pages
