Rachel Isadora: 19 books

Book cover of I Hear a Pickle

I Hear a Pickle

and Smell, See, Touch, & Taste It, Too!

by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016

* “Isadora’s book about the five senses is aimed perfectly at another sense—kids’ sense of humor.”—The Horn Book, starred review Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s sweet and simple introduction to the five senses is perfect for the youngest children, who will recognize themselves...
Book cover of The Night Before Christmas
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009

The gorgeous reimagining of the classic Christmas tale with Rachel Isadora's signature twist! Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora sets her colorful, unique version of this well-known Christmas poem in Africa, capturing the anticipation and excitement of the holiday in her stunning collages....
Book cover of The Fisherman and His Wife
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2008

Caldecott Honor?winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life with her stunning collages. The Brothers Grimm story of the kind fisherman who catches an enchanted fish, and his greedy wife who always wants more, is perfect for these ?give-me? times. Rachel...
Book cover of My Dog Laughs
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's delightful introduction to the joys of having a dog stars a diverse ensemble of adorable kids and their beloved canine friends, in a style reminiscent of her popular I Hear a Pickle. Dogs are amazing! Dogs are a lot of work! And here is the perfect book...
Book cover of The Ugly Duckling
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2009

Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora's vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.
Book cover of Hansel and Gretel
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2009

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora gives readers a stunning new interpretation of this classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, setting the infamous witch's cottage deep in a lush African forest. Hansel and Gretel's plight feels all the more threatening as they're plunged into the thick, dark jungle of Isadora's rich collages.
Book cover of Bea at Ballet
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2012

Adorable toddlers have fun with ballet Bea loves everything about ballet class, from putting on her leotard and ballet slippers to bowing good-bye at the end of class. Bright, cheerful illustrations show Bea and her class learning the basic positions and movements and show them leaping and...
Book cover of Jake at Gymnastics
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2014

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s irresistible illustrations of enthusiastic toddlers will have budding gymnasts jumping for joy. Jake and his diverse group of friend love their action-packed gymnastics class, where they stretch, tumble, balance, turn somersaults and so much more. This is the perfect book to introduce toddlers to the joy of movement and the fun of gymnastics.
Book cover of Bea in The Nutcracker
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015

Starring an adorable toddler ballet class, this endearing companion to former dancer Rachel Isadora’s Bea at Ballet pares down the classic ballet to its most basic, child-friendly elements, making it perfect for preschool audiences. Bea and her friends are excited to put on their costumes...
Book cover of Rapunzel
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2008

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora?s gorgeous collages breathe new life into this classic tale, capturing Rapunzel?s striking beauty and the lush African setting?a new home for this story?with wonderful details such as Rapunzel?s long dreadlocks and the prince?s noble steed?a zebra. Readers will...
Book cover of Yo, Jo!
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2007

While Jomar and his brother, Franklin, are on their stoop waiting for Grandpa, friends and neighbors come by--whizzing on skates, showing off their new treads, or bouncing a ball. Whether it's Whassup? or Yo!, Jo's got a greeting for everyone--until Grandpa arrives and only classic words will do:...
Book cover of Peekaboo Bedtime
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2008

This companion to the beloved Peekaboo Morning takes children through the evening of the same adorable toddler, who plays peekaboo with everyone from his grandparents to his puppy, until it’s finally time to snuggle into bed with his blankie. Visual clues leading into each page turn, the repetition...
Book cover of Old Mikamba Had a Farm
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2013

This fabulous version of the classic nursery song “Old MacDonald” introduces children to a menagerie of African animals and their sounds. It is beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora, with her signature collage-style artwork. Old Mikamba had a farm, E-I-E-I-O....
Book cover of I Just Want to Say Good Night
by Rachel Isadora
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2017

Caldecott Honor-winner Rachel Isadora’s stunning oil paintings illustrate this delightful bedtime tale, set on the African plains. The sun has set and the moon is rising, and that means it’s bedtime. But not if Lala has a say—because she’s not ready to go to sleep! First she needs to...
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