Samantha Cotterill

"A darling array of characters to create out of wool felt, cotton fabrics, embroidery floss and stuffing . . . the little people make wonderful gifts."—Small Town Living An award-winning picture book author and illustrator, "Samantha [aka mummysam] has turned her quirky and clever drawings into the dearest of little felt playthings/art objects" (whipup.net). You'll love these charming softies with European flair. Make your own story with uptown...

"Laila's birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this"-- Provided by publisher.

"A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles"-- Provided by publisher.

Beginning with Goldilocks, various fairy tale characters are drenched in slime and join forces to discover who is responsible.

A young child cuts out paper hearts and shares each heart along with acts of kindness or love to the people in the neighborhood.

When the first snow falls, a girl writes on strips of paper what she is thankful for, from a safe and warm home to wishes come true, as her family makes a Thankful Chain.

"A young girl and her neighbor bond over a love of gardening"-- Provided by publisher.