Paola Opal
“The uncluttered illustrations are perfect for youngsters who are first encountering the world of books, and they will also appreciate the brief family-centered and child-empowering texts. Highly Recommended.”
– CM Magazine
“Content-wise, Saffy and Ollie is an ideal book for its intended audience….a near perfect read for youngsters who are first encountering the world of books.”
—CM Magazine
This nationally awarded and newly revised rhyming picture book is designed for those new to numbers and counting. Bugs climb on top of each other from one to ten, until the last bug—a tiny flea—topples the pile and they all go back home one by one, except for the first little bug, who waits for the next time you open this book!
In paperback and ebook
BONUS! There’s one last chance to get your free copy of The Red Fox Knows on December 4, 2021.
As my holiday gift to you, I’m offering The Red Fox Knows
FREE on Amazon Kindle from November 3 to 6, 2021.
The Red Fox Knows is a picture book about a little red fox running through a winter night as it heads for a special place it knows. Young readers can follow the elusive fox’s tracks in the snow as it passes by other woodland creatures on its way to bed.
Kids books make ideal baby shower gifts or birthday presents for toddlers, and during the holiday season they make great grifts too!
Here’s a detailed guide for how to pair my books with items such as baby gear, plushies, and other toys for super cute gifts all year round:
For even more gift options visit my Paola Opal shop on Redbubble. There, you can get matching cards, clothes and decor featuring the characters from my books.
Spookie makes a sweet bedtime story for little ones on a spooky night, especially during the Halloween season!
To celebrate Summer, Saffy Looks for Rain will be FREE on Amazon Kindle for a limited time only from August 2 to 5, 2021.
Did You Know? The free Kindle app lets you download Kindle E-books on your mobile device or computer—you don’t need a Kindle E-reader. The picture books I design are meant for colour screens, so viewing them on a tablet (such as the Amazon Fire), a mobile device, or a computer is actually best.
In this video I read the ebook version of Saffy Looks for Rain and explain why it’s ideal for young emergent readers.
What is Tecka about and why is this book worth sharing? Watch the video and see.
Recommended. The vibrant colours of the illustrations pop against the bold black outlines, and their simplicity renders Tecka appropriate for a very young reader audience.
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Best Books for Kids and Teens
CCBC