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Tessa Strickland

    Tessa Strickland, writing as Stella Blackstone, is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the independent children's publisher Barefoot Books. She is the author of numerous bestselling picture books for young readers. Her editorial work has involved collaboration with authors and illustrators globally, contributing significantly to the landscape of children's literature.

    The Bread Pet
    Let's Celebrate!
    A Rainbow of Rocks
    Carolyn Warrender's book of colour scheming
    Joy to the World!
    The Barefoot Books Children of the World
    • 2023
    • 2022

      Explore harvest festivals from around the globe! Nine pages of rich, educational endnotes dive deep with more information about the 12 cultures explored in the book and invite young readers to ask questions about food and the labour that produces it.

      Harvest Days
    • 2022

      Delightful illustrations and clear step-by-step instructions take little ones through a series of simple yoga poses. Happy Tiger playfully invites young children to pretend to be a tiger, moving their feline bodies into specific yoga poses known for increasing feelings of happiness.

      Yoga Tots: Happy Tiger
    • 2022

      Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions take little ones through a grounding series of basic yoga poses. Simple, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a bear, moving their furry bodies into specific yoga poses designed to both energize and inspire bravery.

      Yoga Tots: Brave Bear
    • 2021

      Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.

      Joy to the World!
    • 2021

      Yoga Tots: Calm Bunny

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading
      3.4(25)Add rating

      Charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions take little ones through a soothing series of basic yoga poses. Simple, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a bunny and then a snake, moving their bodies into specific yoga poses inspired by these creatures.

      Yoga Tots: Calm Bunny
    • 2021

      Charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions take little ones through a simple sun salutation. Playful, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a puppy, moving their doggie bodies into specific yoga poses.

      Yoga Tots: Strong Puppy
    • 2020

      A Rainbow of Rocks

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A rainbow of rocks -- from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning.

      A Rainbow of Rocks
    • 2020

      The Bread Pet

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(87)Add rating

      Cora promises to keep Uncle JB's Bread Pet alive but didn't anticipate its exponential growth! She needs to come up with a solution -- and fast! This whimsical STEM story of family, creativity and community will inspire young makers to experiment and share their gifts with others. Includes sourdough starter and sourdough bread recipes.

      The Bread Pet
    • 2019

      Let's Celebrate!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(43)Add rating

      Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child's-eye view of 13 special days around the world, such as the Spring Festival, Inti Raymi, Eid al-Fitr, Dia de Muertos and the New Yam Festival. Includes a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

      Let's Celebrate!