Maria Van Lieshout

A child who used to sleep in a crib celebrates graduating to sleep in a big kids' bed--even though waking up there in the middle of the night can be a little scary.

Babies wear diapers. Do big kids? No! Big kids use the potty!
Every child's life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own experiences, she has created an engaging series of books that are just right for children on the brink of major changes and the caregivers who encourage them.

An elephant and a mouse set out in a lemonade-fueled airplane to fetch a star they can use as a night light.

In this alphabet book, a child sees road signs from A to Z from the backseat of a car.

A boy counts his way through the airport and onto the plane as it flies towards its destination.

Splash the seal is having a very bad day and just wants to be left alone, but after telling the sun it need not rise he fears it really cannot reach the sky, and his efforts to help it bounce up lift his own spirits.

A journey of the heart follows a handful of kisses as it travels throughout the United States from San Francisco and New Orleans to New York City.