Each Living Thing

This book introduces ecological concerns in a way that is natural and clear to youngsters.  The narrative is a natural for reading aloud. “Multifaceted and appealing, this book can be enjoyed at home and at school. The vivid watercolor illustrations by Ashley Wolff are attractive and filled with additional details.”—The New York Times Book Review …

Splish, Splash!

Who would have thought that a bathtub could hold a fish, a cat, a bull, a snail, a giraffe, a snake and more? But in they all go, with a tiny bug the last one to find a spot. “Sarah Weeks‘ tale  and Ashley Wolff’s silly illustrations show all the familiar tub-time accessories children love …

Little Donkey Close Your Eyes

A soothing animal-focussed bedtime book. “This tender, musical, onomatopoetic poem addressed to a sleepy child smoothly and soothingly slides along as each baby creature is gently exhorted to stop its activities and close its eyes. Suffused with peace, beauty, warmth, and reassurance, the book is a bedtime gem.”— School Library Journal Ages 4-7  |  Print Book buy

Home Sweet Home

A tender poem that extols nature’s wonders, calling for blessings upon each flower and tree, bear and hare, ant and cactus plant, stream and moonbeam. “Wolff knows the visual abilities of a young audience; each spread’s focus is on the animal or plant referred to in the text, but children will also take pleasure in the …

When Lucy Goes Out Walking

“Meet Lucy, a little puppy full of bounce and curiosity. In lyrical language and through endearing illustrations, Ashley Wolff traces the growth of one adorable puppy over the course of an adventure filled year.” — Amazon “The love between the dog and the boy is clearly evident. A dog-lover’s look at the changing seasons through poetry.”—Kirkus …

Baby Beluga

The song about this small, white whale is probably the best loved of all Raffi’s creations.Children who are learning about the interdependence of all life on Earth, and importance of preserving the fragile environment, will get a first, cheerful lesson by becoming acquainted with the enchanting Baby Beluga. Ages 0-3  |  Print Book, Board Book …

The Pen That Pa Built

Follow a nineteenth-century farm family as they care for and live off their environment. “From the idyllic rural spring to the snow covered winter farm, each season has palpable presence. Wolff’s highly textured gesso-and-gouache illustrations really work here. ” — Booklist Ages 3-7  |  Print Book buy

A Garden Alphabet

Follow the 26-step planting and harvesting program of a horticulturally minded dog and frog. “Wolff’s gardener is an appealing dog, assisted and impeded by other creatures. Whimsical touches such as a mouse with a kale bonnet or the frog’s book Bad Bugs make for a charming read.”   —Kirkus ARTIST’S NOTEBOOK: A GARDEN ALPHABET Ages 4-8  | Print …

A Year of Birds

Meet Ellie, whose home is visited by birds throughout the 12 months of the year. “Vibrant linoleum block prints, hand colored, bring readers into each scene as Wolff identifies the birds in text and tells more in the superb illustrations…a quiet, lovely book.”– Publisher’s Weekly 1984 American Library Association Notable Book Ages 3-7  |  Print …

A Year of Beasts

Discover the animals that live in the fields and forests around Ellie and Peter’s house as they go through the seasons.  “Illustrator Ashley Wolff presents a kaleidoscope of subtly changing seasons and moods. With hand-tinted linoleum block prints and spare text, she brings a warm, family feeling to her depiction of the seasonal cycle.”~San Francisco …