If Animals Said I Love You, Mama
Imagine animals expressing love to their mothers in delightful, unique ways. How would they show it?
David Walker is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Before You Were Mine (Putnam); Time for a Hug, Time for a Bath, and Time for a Trip (all Sterling); and Bears on Chairs (Candlewick). He lives in Chapel Hill, NC. To see more of David’s work, please visit davidwalkerstudios.com. (Bio via Sterling Fall 2018 Catalog.)
Imagine animals expressing love to their mothers in delightful, unique ways. How would they show it?
Imagine animals kissing goodnight in their own unique ways. How would they say goodnight?
What if animals went to school? Discover their playful classroom adventures.
How do animals express love? Discover their unique gestures.
When is it time for a hug? Anytime!
What if animals showed kindness like humans? Discover their unique gestures.
Discover the boundless love between parent and child through a lyrical journey.
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
22
Chapter books
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Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Imagine animals expressing love to their mothers in delightful, unique ways. How would they show it?
What if animals loved books like you do? Discover their unique reading adventures.
A little panda battles bedtime fears with magical help.
Imagine animals celebrating Easter in their own whimsical ways.
What if animals took on human jobs? Discover their unique roles.
Animals seek shelter and family during a stormy springtime adventure.
Explore the joy of being yourself and the love of family in a whimsical journey.
What if animals celebrated Halloween? Discover their wild, festive night.
What if animals showed kindness like humans? Discover their unique gestures.
What if animals went to school? Discover their playful classroom adventures.
Bears build a sandcastle, but will it stand or fall?
Can Peep and Ducky's sleepover excitement turn into sweet dreams?
Imagine animals expressing gratitude in their own unique ways.
Bears scramble for Halloween costumes, but will Floppy find one in time?
Two friends race sleds, build a snowman, and navigate a snowy spat with laughter.
How do animals express love? Discover their unique gestures.
What if animals celebrated Christmas like humans? Discover their festive fun.
A busy toddler resists much-needed nap time. Will rest win?
Bears' picnic turns adventurous when strong winds lift them away. Can they return safely?
Little Bunny imagines exciting travel adventures to visit Gramps and Granny.
Discover the boundless love between parent and child through a lyrical journey.
A bunny's messy adventures lead to refreshing bath time.
A child's adventure unfolds in a world of wonder.
Animals worldwide send a special goodnight kiss before drifting to sleep.
A mother's love transcends time, binding her to her child forever.
A new first-grader navigates the excitement and challenges of school.
When is it time for a hug? Anytime!
Explore Virginia's wonders from dawn to dusk through a child's eyes.
Explore New York's iconic landmarks on a vibrant city tour.
Explore Florida's wonders, from space shuttles to turtle hatchlings.
A boy's playful hunt reveals a surprising transformation.
Imagine animals kissing goodnight in their own unique ways. How would they say goodnight?
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across David Walker's books.