Books by Stephen Krensky

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the USA. Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world - the USA. This is the story of how he realized his dreams - a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children's biography, discover Barack's fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle. From his unsettled early childhood, where he witnessed his parents' divorce and criss-crossed the globe between Indonesia and Hawaii, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job as a young man, Barack's journey is remarkable, unpredictable, and a gripping true story to inspire young readers..This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging ebook children will enjoy reading - and a series they'll want to collect.

This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. Whether it's petting a dog or waving good-bye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the ';small wins' of growing just a little bit braver. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and the vintage screen-print-style illustrations.Praise for I Am So BraveSTARRED REVIEWS Gillinghams distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner. --Publishers Weekly, starred review A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere. --BooklistAward: NAPPA Honors Winner

This third book in Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillinghams empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with increased knowledge. Whether comparing heavy rocks to lighter flowers, or noting that the sunlight delineates the day from the night, Krensky and Gillingham acknowledge the small wins of understanding the world just a little bit more. Young children and their parents will revel in the uplifting text and boldly colored retro-fresh illustrations. Praise for I Know a Lot "e;This appealingly illustrated, confidence-boosting board book will inspire little ones to think ofand perhaps catalog aloudall of the important things they already know about their world."e; Kirkus Reviews "e;The limited primary color scheme and preponderance of simple shapes bolster the idea of kids mastering the basics."e; Publishers Weekly "e;Readers will respond to the childs confidence by being proud of their own understanding of the world. This is the third of this teams empowerment titles, but it is fully successful as a stand-alone."e; School Library Journal "e;Sara Gillinghams colorful pictures, which, with their occasional offsets, look like hand-made prints, show the girl in the process of these and other discoveries: playing outdoors, sledding with friends and standing behind her father at the stove."e; The New York Times "e;From the moment she opened I Know a Lot, she was hooked! Turned out, that was her gateway into being completely obsessed with reading."e; The Huffington Post

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "e;Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come."e; —The Wall Street Journal "e;Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment."e; —The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program