Illustrator & Author Profile
Corinna Luyken
10 Books
Corinna Luyken is an award-winning American author and illustrator of children's picture books. Her work is celebrated for its poetic narratives and distinctive, expressive illustrations that often explore themes of emotional resilience, creativity, and connection to nature. She is well known for her debut 'The Book of Mistakes' as well as acclaimed titles like 'My Heart' and 'The Tree in Me.'
Have you ever noticed how you are a lot like a tree? You have a crown that reaches up high and roots that keep you steady. The Tree in Me takes you on a beautiful journey into nature to show how strong and connected you really are. Through poetic words and stunning artwork, you will discover the ways you bend in the wind without breaking and how your branches stretch out to share with others. This thoughtful story explores the magic of the natural world and the creativity growing inside you. It is a wonderful celebration of community, self-esteem, and the quiet power we all hold. You will see yourself in a brand new way and feel ready to grow your own deep roots.
6-8 Years
57 Pages
Some days your heart feels like a wide open window, letting in all the sunshine and love around you. Other days, it might feel closed tight like a fence, trying to keep the world away. My Heart explores all the different ways your feelings can look and feel. With gorgeous artwork and gentle rhyming words, this book helps you understand that whatever your heart is doing, it is perfectly okay. You will learn how to listen to your feelings, practice kindness, and care for yourself. It is a quiet and beautiful reminder that your heart belongs entirely to you. You are in charge of opening it up wide when you are ready.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Say hello to the sand between your toes and the cool splash of the waves. Hello, Ocean takes you on a bright and energetic trip to the beach where there is so much to see and celebrate. You will follow a young girl as she happily greets razor clams, sand dollars, and the breezy dune grass. But when she spots a messy pile of garbage left behind, the fun pauses. Together with her family, she decides to help clean it up so the beach stays beautiful for everyone. This glowing portrait of a sunny day shows you how to appreciate the natural world and take responsibility for keeping our oceans clean. It is a joyful reminder to love the earth and enjoy its wonders.
6-8 Years
Drawing one eye bigger than the other might seem like a terrible mistake at first. And that strange blob that looks like a frog-cat-cow? That feels like another big error. But what if a mistake is actually just the beginning of a brilliant idea? The Book of Mistakes takes you on a fascinating journey through an artist's creative process. Watch closely as accidental ink smudges transform into delicate floating leaves and awkward misshapen spots become beautiful bushes. This playful and surprising story shows you that even the biggest slipups can blossom into amazing inspiration. It is a wonderful reminder that art is all about trying new things and that you, just like the pictures on the page, are a wonderful work in progress.
6-8 Years
57 Pages
Can you wiggle your wrists or twist from your hips? Can you lean all the way over without bending your knees? Get ready to jump out of your seat and move your body! ABC and You and Me is not your regular sit-quietly-and-read alphabet book. Instead, you get to stretch, bend, and pose to make the actual shapes of every single letter. As you follow along, you will use your arms and legs to become an A, a B, and all the way to Z. If you look closely at the beautiful illustrations, you will also spot fun hidden details on every page that match the letter you are making. This playful and energetic book is the perfect way to learn your alphabet while getting your wiggles out.
6-8 Years
25 Pages
Once upon a time, a silly argument started over a brush, a comb, and the king's messy beard. Then came an argument about letters, and soon enough, an argument about spoons! Before long, the entire community is bickering day and night. No one can even remember how the fighting started, but they certainly know how to keep it going. They have become so good at disagreeing that the king and queen decide to host a grand contest to find the very best arguer in the land. The Arguers is a wildly funny and original fairy tale that takes a playful look at what happens when people forget how to get along. You will laugh out loud wondering if anyone will stop arguing long enough to actually hear the royal contest begin!
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Two children live in separate apartment buildings right next to each other. They do not know each other, they do not play together, and they seem to have absolutely nothing in common. But both of them are watching out their windows, and both of them care about an old man and his loyal dog who live down below. When the old man needs help, these two quiet neighbors step outside their lonely rooms. Nothing in Common is a touching story about the quiet threads that connect us all. You will discover how a simple act of caring can build a bridge between strangers. It shows that sometimes you do not need to be exactly the same to find a new friend and make a big difference.
6-8 Years
43 Pages
When mysterious strangers arrive in the dark and travel down a narrow path, the whole town starts to whisper. Everyone is absolutely convinced that the newcomers are scary witches. They see spooky shadows in the sky and dark cloaks, and they let their fears run wild. But what if everyone is totally wrong? Step into the quiet woods with one brave girl who decides to find out the truth for herself. When she looks closer, the terrifying black cat is just a friendly pet named Mingus, and those flying shadows are actually handmade kites dancing in the wind. In the Dark is a gentle and beautifully illustrated story about looking past your fears. It shows you how a willing heart and a little bit of courage can turn a scary mystery into a wonderful new friendship.
6-8 Years
22 Pages
A quiet school day turns confusing and sad when something mean is written on the bathroom wall. Suddenly, the hallways feel different. Students are upset, and friends begin acting unkind to one another. Something Good tackles what happens when a community gets hurt and how long it takes to heal. Instead of staying angry, the students decide to listen to each other and start a beautiful new art project. By working together, they slowly transform a bad memory into something positive and bright. This honest and hopeful story shows you how powerful your voice and actions can be. It is a gentle reminder that even when things go wrong, you can always choose to create something good and bring people back together.
6-8 Years
Adrian Simcox proudly tells anyone who will listen that he has the best, most beautiful horse in the whole world. But Chloe is absolutely sure he is making it up. After all, Adrian lives in a tiny house and has holes in his shoes. Where would he even keep a horse? The more Adrian brags, the more frustrated and angry Chloe becomes. She is determined to prove him wrong, but when she finally speaks up, she does not get the victory she expects. Instead, Chloe learns a quiet and powerful lesson about imagination, kindness, and looking beyond what you can see. This touching story will show you that understanding someone's heart is far sweeter than being right, and that true friendship is the greatest gift of all.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
