Ever wonder why there’s a little pink eraser on every pencil? Find out in this funny, clever picture book that tells the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends.
When Pencil draws on the pages of this book, Eraser erases parts of Pencil’s work, and the book itself becomes a canvas for their different takes on creativity―until the two discover their artwork is even better when they work together. 
 From Karen Kilpatrick, Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and illustrator Germán Blanco, When Pencil Met Eraser brings to life something kids use every day at school and at home. Engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever ending create a memorable message about friendship and creativity.
An Imprint Book
"An imaginative and engaging look into artistic possibility." ―Kirkus Reviews “Readers young and old alike will love this imagining of the dynamic duo that is Pencil and Eraser.” ―School Library Journal

When Pencil Met Eraser

Children's Books

Kilpatrick, Karen

Ramos Jr., Luis O.

Arts, Music & Photography

Imprint

A purple marker shows his friends that being creative means sometimes coloring outside the lines inWhen Pencil Met the Markers, the imaginative, inspiring, and colorful follow-up toWhen Pencil Met Eraser from writers Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr., and illustrator German Blanco. Meet the Markers! They love to color. But Purple Marker colors everywhere--even outside the lines. When the other markers call his creativity a mistake, it's up to Pencil and Eraser to help Purple discover how making mistakes and making art go hand-in-hand. This hilarious and clever picture book allows Pencil and Eraser to show Purple Marker--and the rest of us--how to turn our messes into successes and do what makes us happy. When Pencil Met the Markers brings engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever story to the everyday. The result? A funny, effective message about how the best art can come from trying something new. An Imprint Book An Amazon Best Book of the Month

When Pencil Met the Markers (When Pencil Met Eraser)

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

About the Author\nKaren Kilpatrick has been telling and writing stories for as long as she can remember. A former attorney who left the legal industry for the toy industry, she is the author of When Pencil Met Eraser and the Pumpkinheads children's book series and cocreator with her two daughters of the toy brand, MeBears. She lives in South Florida with her three kids.\nGermán Blanco has been using pencils all his life. Erasers, too. He unknowingly began his artistic career as a kid by doodling in school whenever he was bored (sorry, mom!). He later became a graphic designer but he found his passion in illustration. When he’s not drawing, he enjoys watching movies and playing football (aka soccer).\nGermán is the illustrator of When Pencil Met Eraser and When Pencil Met the Markers.\nFor fans of The Book With No Pictures and The Monster at the End of this Book, this funny and interactive picture book showcases a word-eating monster and the (adorable) surprise behind this frightful creature.\nBeware: There is a sleeping monster within these pages. But this is no ordinary monster. This monster eats words. And when the monster is awake, it gets HUNGRY. So you have to be very careful and very quiet while reading. If you hear a growl―run fast.\nOh no, what’s that? The monster’s woken up! How are we supposed to finish this book when all the words are being eaten? And who―or what―is this fearsome creature exactly? The answer to that question, I’m afraid, is totally . . . adorable.

A Monster Is Eating This Book

Humor

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

About the Author\nKaren Kilpatrick has been telling and writing stories for as long as she can remember. A former attorney who left the legal industry for the toy industry, she is the author of When Pencil Met Eraser and the Pumpkinheads children's book series and cocreator with her two daughters of the toy brand, MeBears. She lives in South Florida with her three kids.\nGermán Blanco has been using pencils all his life. Erasers, too. He unknowingly began his artistic career as a kid by doodling in school whenever he was bored (sorry, mom!). He later became a graphic designer but he found his passion in illustration. When he’s not drawing, he enjoys watching movies and playing football (aka soccer).\nGermán is the illustrator of When Pencil Met Eraser and When Pencil Met the Markers.\nThe third hilarious picture book in the award-winning When Pencil Met Eraser series in which underappreciated Glue longs to stand out, and soon meets a new friend, Glitter, who helps bring out her inner sparkle, confidence, and creativity.\nGlue loves making art with her friends―especially pasting on googly eyes!―but sometimes she feels invisible. Instead of always being stuck in the background, Glue wants to be noticed like Pencil and colorful like the Markers! How can she find a way to stand out?\nWhen a new friend named Glitter arrives in a swirl of sparkles, Glue and Glitter team up to make something completely original and help Glue shine like the star she truly is.\nKaren Kilpatrick & Germán Blanco's When Glitter Met Glue spotlights art’s unsung hero―a glue bottle―in a hilarious and clever story that encourages creativity, self-acceptance, and spurs us all to recognize our inner shimmer.

When Glitter Met Glue (When Pencil Met Eraser)

When a day at the park doesn't go as planned, find out how Carmin takes a stand!
Ready to play, Carmin and her pup, Peanut, find themselves in a sticky situation! When Carmin gets gum stuck on her shoe, she decides something has to be done about the mess on the playground. Through lovable characters and easy to follow rhymes, this charming and beautifully illustrated children's board book teaches young children to take responsibility for their world, proving that even small hands can make a big difference!
Carmin Cares is first in the national award-winning Pumpkinheads book series. Pumpkinheads children's books focus on social and emotional development, aiming to help little ones build awareness of their feelings, along with learning from and interacting with others. The Pumpkinheads mission is to educate, empower, inspire and entertain through beginner reader books and above all, to educate hearts and minds! 
Recipient of Dr. Toy's Ten Best Chilldren's Products of 2015, Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval, Academics' Choice Smart Book Award and Mom's Choice Gold Award.

Carmin Cares (Pumpkinheads)

Nina Charles LLC

Pop! is a children’s illustrated picture book exploring the power of self-acceptance & overcoming obstacles.\nMeet Otto, a young Kernel who’s been dreaming about the day he would pop. But what happens when Pop Day finally arrives, and things don’t go as planned? When all the Kernels pop except for Otto, he's left wondering what went wrong. Otto returns to his jar, alone, until a delicious smell leads to an exciting discovery. Perhaps Otto didn’t need to pop to do everything he’d always dreamed of!\n"Otto’s adventure is a quirky and endearing one. Kilpatrick effectively teaches readers that, like the protagonist, they can excel even in circumstances that may not be exactly what they pictured."-Kirkus reviews\nAward-winning author and illustrator duo Kilpatrick and Blanco bring us an empowering tale about how being different doesn’t have to mean missing out. With vibrant, kid-friendly illustrations and a powerful message, this captivating children’s illustrated book celebrates inclusion, diversity, facing challenges, and overcoming doubts. Even though things may not be as expected, Pop! shows us that you can always follow your dreams.\nThis fun but heartwarming picture book is sure to remind both children and adults that it’s okay to be exactly as you are and makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or any learning occasion!\nKids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about: Embracing differences Being comfortable with who you are Not letting obstacles stand in your way 
Pop! is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for: Kids ages 3 and up Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach about differences, being yourself, and self-acceptance Parents, families, teachers, librarians, and classroom story times for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students Fans of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed

Pop!: Otto, the Kernel Who Didn't Pop Kids Self-Acceptance, Self Esteem Book Ages 3+, Illustrated SEL Picture Book To Read Aloud for Storytime: Otto, the Kernel Who Didn't Pop

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Genius Cat Books

Help turn “I don’t likes” into open minds by following llama’s hilarious but unsuccessful journey to prove that Nobody Likes Unicorns! 
What will happen when a llama tries to convince a group of kids why nobody likes unicorns? In this humorous and imaginative tale, even the most hesitant unicorn fans will see why, in fact, everybody loves them!\nWarning: Although silly, this book contains stealth educational elements like nonfiction facts about llamas, the importance about learning about others, and other social and emotional learning!\nNobody Likes Unicorns is an instructive and imaginative read-aloud children's book perfect for: Unicorn and llama fans everywhere! Kids ages 3 and up Teaching social and emotional learning (SEL) combined with nonfiction learning Talking about opinions and giving new people/things a chance Parents, families, teachers, librarians, and classroom storytimes for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students

Nobody Likes Unicorns? (Nobody Likes, 1)

Animals

Share your love with a Smooch, an unbreakable bond that lasts for all time and in all circumstances!\nSmooch! A Kiss! It's stuck on you. 
The love inside is just like glue. 
Wipe or rub it's there to stay, 
'Cause kisses never fade away!\nThis lively, heartwarming picture book for all ages highlights the permanence of love and connections between loved ones. Both humorous and endearing, Smooch! is a fresh take on the expression of love that is relevant, relatable, and reassuring.\nA culturally diverse children's book showcasing diverse family structures and characters through bright, colorful artwork, Smooch! engages young readers through familiar circumstances and humor and caregivers through touching sentiment. A poetic ode to the love that connects us, Smooch! is perfect for showcasing the permanent bond of love in a fun way, for children dealing with any kind of separation anxiety, or for children who are missing someone.\nSmooch! makes a great gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, back to school, and more!\nSmooch! is the perfect: I love you book for kids Reassuring children's book to help a child who is missing someone Separation anxiety picture book Expression of the permanence of love in a child-friendly, relatable way Gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, baby showers, grandparents and more! Story for kids ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & up!

Smooch!: A Sweet Picture Book about Unconditional Love

Hop into the funniest (and most educational) Easter book of the season!\nCould it be that nobody likes the Easter Bunny...because everyone loves him?! Negatives turn to positives in this humorous picture book that gently explores social-emotional concepts such as keeping an open mind, comparisons, accepting differences, and seeing your strengths. Filled with humor and funny nonfiction information about bunnies and chicks, Nobody Likes the Easter Bunny is the perfect Easter basket stuffer. So hop in for a fun family read-aloud!\nIn this Easter picture book, a cheeky chick is determined to explain just how eggstremely disappointing the Easter Bunny really is. The Easter Bunny only comes around once a year, doesn’t make his own eggs, and always steals the spotlight. But along the way, this chick learns just how special the Easter Bunny truly is.\nNobody Likes the Easter Bunny is the perfect funny easter book (without the fart jokes!) for: Filling up Easter baskets! Easter fans everywhere! Teaching social and emotional (SEL) concepts combined with nonfiction learning Parents, caregivers, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and classroom story times for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students Family read-alouds! 
Nobody likes the Easter Bunny. Really! Read this book and I’ll prove it to you.

Nobody Likes the Easter Bunny: The Funny Easter Book for Kids! (Nobody Likes, 2)

A mermaid tale to inspire giggles in mermaid lovers everywhere!\nWhen a seahorse tries to convince a group of sea creatures why nobody likes mermaids, will it be the seahorse who learns something in the end? Come along on this imaginative, laugh out loud adventure and learn why nobody likes mermaids (hint: it’s because everybody loves them!).\nThis funny mermaid picture book gently addresses SEL concepts such as jealousy, accepting differences, comparisons, and being comfortable with yourself―in a fun, child-friendly way. A special nonfiction section filled with facts about seahorses is also included at the end of the book!\n“Mermaids are so overrated. They can’t change colors, their tails blend in with the ocean, and they claim to be magical (but I’ve never seen them do anything!). Plus, they’re really hard to find. Seahorses are known to be great friends…There are so many reasons why nobody likes mermaids. Don’t believe me? Read this book and I’ll prove it to you!” - Seahorse\nAlso in the Nobody Likes series: 
Nobody Likes Unicorns Nobody Likes the Easter Bunny and more to come! 
Nobody Likes Mermaids is an instructive and imaginative read-aloud picture book perfect for: Mermaid (and seahorse) fans everywhere! Gifts for kids ages 4-7 Summer reading Parent and educators who want to teach social and emotional learning (SEL), opinions, and nonfiction learning Families, teachers, librarians, and classroom story times for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students

Nobody Likes Mermaids? (Nobody Likes, 3)

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

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