Erin Stead

Books by This Illustrator

And Then It's Spring

Illustrated by: Erin Stead
Age Level: 3-6
A young gardener plants seeds and waits for the transformation from late Winter's mud brown to the lush green of Springtime. Evocative, lyrical text and delicate, expressive illustrations follow the evolution and depict the gradual change — all with understated humor.

Bear Has a Story to Tell

Illustrated by: Erin Stead
Age Level: 3-6
Bear wants to share his story though his friends are preoccupied with winter preparation. When they gather again at winter's end, Bear's friends remind him of his story. Tender text and gentle illustrations by the Caldecott-medal winning husband & wife team is sure to engage.

If You Want to See a Whale

Illustrated by: Erin Stead
Age Level: 3-6
If a whale is what you want to see — as does the boy in this expressive, delicately illustrated tale — then patience (plus an ocean) is needed. Images combine with poetic language to create a quiet, deeply satisfying book rich enough for multiple readings.