Antoinette is a writer whose background in visual arts and former career as a creative director at Disney deeply inform her storytelling. Her work often explores imaginative realms, blending visual richness with compelling narratives. She crafts stories that transport readers to unique worlds, engaging their senses and intellect. Antoinette's approach to writing is characterized by a keen eye for detail and a talent for creating memorable characters.
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book
Celebrating the power of imagination, this picture book features visual humor and straightforward dialogue, making it an engaging read for young audiences. Its originality has earned it a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award, appealing to fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson. The book invites readers to explore creativity in a fun and accessible way.
From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical.
A celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a Box Experience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real! Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box , this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick. Whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.
Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book. A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book An ALA Notable Children's Book Hey, water! I know you! You're all around. Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes. Water can be a lake, it can be steam, it can be a tear, or it can even be a snowman. As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms. This latest work from award-winning author/illustrator Antoinette Portis is an engaging, aesthetically pleasing nonfiction picture book, complete with accessible backmatter on the water cycle, water conservation, and more. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Book of the Year Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase A Pennsylvania Center for the Book Baker's Dozen Selection!
See the transformative life cycle of a sunflower play out from page to page in this bold read-aloud by English Association Award winner Antoinette Portis.
Edna the penguin embarks on an adventurous quest to discover colors beyond her familiar white ice, black night, and blue sea. Driven by her curiosity, she explores the world and ultimately uncovers a vibrant spectrum that exceeds her expectations. However, her journey doesn't end there, as her desire to explore and learn continues to inspire her. The story emphasizes themes of curiosity, exploration, and the endless pursuit of knowledge.
Readers can follow a little girl as she takes them on a tour through all of her favorite things, from the holes she digs to the hugs she gives, in this companion to her highly acclaimed picture book "Wait." Full color.
will help your baby learn new words and routines while you read. Sweet, humorous, and adorable, Antoinette Portis's illustrations and simple text are perfect for fans of the Sheep in a Jeep and Llama Llama series, and Leslie Patricelli's board books.
In a normal neighborhood, on a typical day, the birds chirp, the dogs bark and the cats meow. When Little Brown Bird decides she doesn't want to sing the same old song, out comes a new tune that shakes up the neighborhood and changes things forever in this funny, innovative book that kids will love to read outloud. A Neal Porter Book
Explore nature through evocative riddles and bold imagery that take the reader from day to night and back again.