Sumana Seeboruth

Henna hands should be for everyone and Ravi can't wait to design his very own A vibrant picture book celebrating family, community and culture. 'Do henna hands last forever' asked Ravi. 'After a while it fades then disappears, ' replied Madam-Mehndi. 'But special henna hands never really go. They stay right here' she said pointing to Ravi's heart. 'They're chosen out of love and no-one forgets the ones they love.' It's the day before Ruhi's mehndi party and there is so much to prepare. Her lengha has been tailored, the guests have been invited. All her little brother Ravi wants to do is help her get ready for the big day. But 'mehndi and henna hands are not for boys.' Spend the day with Ravi as he helps make the henna paste, decorate the home and dreams of his very own henna hands.

NO… NO… STOP! Don’t touch face! Some bears like their space! When it’s time for a fun playground playdate, a friendly tot sets a boundary with her playmate: No hugs, please! Tag along with these two buddies as they set up a teddy bear tea party and learn about physical boundaries and consent. Bilingual Spanish edition. Part of the Feelings & Firsts series Perfect to help kids understand the concept of consent Provides language kids can use to express and work through big feelings

NO… NO… STOP! Don’t touch face! Some bears like their space! When it’s time for a fun playground playdate, a friendly tot sets a boundary with her playmate: No hugs, please! Tag along with these two buddies as they set up a teddy bear tea party and learn about physical boundaries and consent. Part of the Feelings & Firsts series Illustrates the concept of consent in a relatable situation for young children Provides language kids can use to express and maintain physical boundaries

No! Please stay! Won’t let you go. Wait! A plan . . . I know! When it’s time to go school, this anxious tot doesn’t want to leave his grandmother. It can be hard to be apart from the people you love! Tag along with them on their way to school as they find a way to navigate this tough transition with gentleness and humor. Bilingual Spanish edition. Part of the Feelings & Firsts series Perfect to help kids with separation anxiety Provides language kids can use to express and work through big feelings

No! Please stay! Won’t let you go. Wait! A plan . . . I know! When it’s time to go school, this anxious tot doesn’t want to leave his grandmother. It can be hard to be apart from the people you love! Tag along with them on their way to school as they find a way to navigate this tough transition with gentleness and humor. Part of the Feelings & Firsts series A playful, gentle approach to separation anxiety Provides language kids can use to express and work through big feelings

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library Journal A determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Vietnamese, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence. Created to develop early English and Vietnamese development Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library Journal A determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Haitian Creole, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence. Created to develop early English and Haitian Creole development Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library Journal A determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and French, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence. Created to develop early English and French development Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

Time to leave? No, no, no! I'm too busy. I can't go! When it's time to leave for dance class, this stubborn tot doesn't want to go. It can be hard to transition to a new part of the day! But she learns that as hard as it is to stop having fun... getting out the door leads to more adventures. Bilingual spanish edition. Part of the Feelings & Firsts series Perfect to help kids with transitions Provides language kids can use to express big feelings

I don't waaant to go to bed! Let's read another book instead. Bedtime? No! I want to play! I'm not tired! This very tired tot resists sleep with wild and wide-eyed antics until her mama finds just the right way to calm her down and snuggle into bed. Bilingual spanish edition Part of the Feelings & Firsts series Perfect to help with bedtime routines Provides language kids can use to express big feelings

I don't waaant to go to bed! Let's read another book instead. Bedtime? No! I want to play! I'm not tired! This very tired tot resists sleep with wild and wide-eyed antics until her mama finds just the right way to calm her down and snuggle into bed. Part of the Feelings & Firsts series Perfect to help with bedtime routines Provides language kids can use to express big feelings Also available in bilingual spanish

A 2025 Junior Design Awards Editor's Choice Winner "Perfect for little ones curious about life in England or fans of British TV shows, this title offers a delightful glimpse into another world" – School Library Journal Hello! Come along for a day in England. Eat a full English breakfast, watch the horses grazing from the train, and picnic and play cricket in the heath. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Part of the Barefoot Books America 250 collection Written by British author and illustrator Sumana Seeboruth and Ella Hobbis Extended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in England

“A diverse cast of children and adults is shown, and the bright colors and dark, often bold text is eye-catching. A great addition to bilingual board book collections” – School Library Journal When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? Now available in bilingual French and English, this gentle exploration of early friendship helps toddlers recognize the tension between wanting everything to be “mine!” and the desire to connect with other children. Develop early English and French language skills Relatable setting for kids in childcare settings

“A diverse cast of children and adults is shown, and the bright colors and dark, often bold text is eye-catching. A great addition to bilingual board book collections” – School Library Journal When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? Now available in bilingual Portuguese and English, this gentle exploration of early friendship helps toddlers recognize the tension between wanting everything to be “mine!” and the desire to connect with other children. Develop early English and Portuguese language skills Relatable setting for kids in childcare settings

“A diverse cast of children and adults is shown, and the bright colors and dark, often bold text is eye-catching. A great addition to bilingual board book collections” – School Library Journal When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? Now available in bilingual Chinese and English, this gentle exploration of early friendship helps toddlers recognize the tension between wanting everything to be “mine!” and the desire to connect with other children. Develop early English and Chinese language skills Relatable setting for kids in childcare settings

“A diverse cast of children and adults is shown, and the bright colors and dark, often bold text is eye-catching. A great addition to bilingual board book collections” – School Library Journal When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? Now available in bilingual Haitian Creole and English, this gentle exploration of early friendship helps toddlers recognize the tension between wanting everything to be “mine!” and the desire to connect with other children. Develop early English and Haitian Creole language skills Relatable setting for kids in childcare settings

“A diverse cast of children and adults is shown, and the bright colors and dark, often bold text is eye-catching. A great addition to bilingual board book collections” – School Library Journal When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? Now available in bilingual Arabic and English, this gentle exploration of early friendship helps toddlers recognize the tension between wanting everything to be “mine!” and the desire to connect with other children. Develop early English and Arabic language skills Relatable setting for kids in childcare settings

“Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!” – School Library Journal A determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This humorous, heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler’s drive for independence. Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

Margaret Wise Brown Board Book List (Bank Street College of Education)A funny and heartwarming story about trying new foods! A young child helps his Mum and Mama prepare a green vegetable soup, but when it’s time to eat, he refuses to try it. After seeing his parents enjoy the meal, he finally decides to give it a taste - and discovers he likes it after all! This playful story, full of humor and sound effects, offers a positive approach to handling food reluctance. Encourages trying new foods with a fun, relatable story Highlights the supportive role of parents in mealtime experiences Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library Journal Joining the Feelings & Firsts series: a toddler humorously asserts her independence while getting ready in the morning, only to be met with one frustration after another. When she finds an opportunity to help her big sister get dressed, she accepts that they can help each other. Adults and young children alike will delight in this young child's relatable drive for autonomy. Also available in bilingual Spanish.