Consider the Birds
Jennifer Grant, Illustrated by
Julianna Swaney
August 5, 2025
978-0-80285-562-6
Hardcover Picture Book 8 in H | 8 in W
32 Pages $18.99
Juvenile Fiction
Book 1 of the Consider series, a new picture book series celebrating nature and inviting gratitude.
On a spring day at the birdfeeder, ONE blue jay dives down from way up high, shouting: “Eat! Eat! Eat!” TWO mourning doves scout for seeds on the ground. Next to swoop in are THREE tiny black-capped chickadees, ready for a quick bite. Then we spot FOUR little wrens in a tree—joined by a cardinal to make FIVE. Come count these birds with me!
This lyrical book is a gentle invitation to discover the wonders of nature and the love of God. Jennifer Grant’s simple text and Julianna Swaney’s endearing art will encourage readers to slow down and marvel at the amazing world around them.
SELLING POINTS
ACCLAIMED CREATORS: Award-winning author + #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator
A NEW PICTURE BOOK SERIES: This is the inaugural title in the new three-book Consider series. Consider the Lilies releases in S26, and Consider the Night Sky in F26.
GENTLE MESSAGE ABOUT GOD'S LOVE: The book's final pages deliver a soft, mindful message about God’s love, inspired by Matthew 6:26.
A BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED COUNTING BOOK: Like EBYR's successful Counting Winter, this is an exquisitely illustrated, atmospheric counting book.
THE PERFECT GIFT: Gorgeous art and an inspiring message make this book an ideal gift.
Jennifer Grant is an award-winning author of books for children and adults, including Finding Calm in Nature, Maybe God Is Like That Too, and Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too (all Beaming). Consider the Birds was shaped by the many hours she spent with her (now-grown) children watching their backyard birdfeeder. She lives in Chicago. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jennifergrantwriter and visit her website at jennifergrant.com.
Julianna Swaney is the illustrator of over a dozen books, including I Will Dance (Atheneum) and the #1 New York Times bestsellers The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be and We Are the Gardeners (Thomas Nelson). She lives in Portland, Oregon, in a craftsman bungalow where she enjoys breadmaking, gardening, and carving the occasional wooden spoon. Follow her on Instagram @julianna_swaney and visit her website at juliannaswaney.com.
The Birds of Christmas
Olivia Armstrong, Illustrated by Mira Miroslavova
A stunning folktale about the Nativity, set on a chilly night in Bethlehem.
August 12, 2025
978-0-80285-647-0
Hardcover Picture Book
10.4 in H | 8.5 in W
40 Pages $18.99
Juvenile Fiction
“Wake up, wake up, birds!” croaks Raven one December night. “A child is born!” Each bird longs to bring a gift to the newborn baby in the manger. Nightingale sings a sweet song; Rooster caws a special call; Stork plucks her feathers to make a pillow. “I have nothing to give,” thinks little Robin. But as the night grows colder, the fire keeping the stable warm burns lower and lower. Maybe even a tiny bird has her own way to show her love for the newborn Prince of Peace.
Illustrated in lush blues and golds, The Birds of Christmas invites children to join the flock gathering around the manger in an unforgettable reminder of the wonder of Christmas and the priceless gift of compassion.
SELLING POINTS
A MEANINGFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT AND READ ALOUD: Timeless art + a compassionate story make for a thoughtful allages gift and read aloud.
AUTHOR IS A WELL-KNOWN U.K. STORYTELLER: Armstrong has performed or curated performances at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle, etc.
FIRST TIME AS A PICTURE BOOK: The European folktale has been performed on the BBC, and now it's making its picture book debut.
FOR FANS OF TOMIE DEPAOLA AND PATRICIA
POLACCO: The classic story and warm, engaging folk art are ideal for traditional picture book fans.
Olivia Armstrong is a professional storyteller with a repertoire of folktales, folklore, myths, and legends. She has curated and hosted performances for major organizations including Westminster Abbey, the National Gallery, the British Library, Hampton Court Palace, and Windsor Castle. Originally from Northern Ireland, Olivia currently lives and tells stories in London. The Birds of Christmas is her debut picture book. Visit her website at oliviaarmstrongstoryteller.com.
Mira Miroslavova has created art for many picture books and novels, including a cover for National Book Award Finalist The Ogress and the Orphans (Algonquin) and The Secret Fairy Club with Raahat Kaduji (Magic Cat). Her style was influenced by a mixture of classic fairy tales, beautiful forests and old movies. Raised near Sofia, Bulgaria, Miroslavova currently lives in Manchester, England. Follow her on Instagram @miramiroslavova.
Sound
Olga Fadeeva, Translated by Lena Traer
August 26, 2025
978-0-80285-648-7
Hardcover Picture Book 11 in H | 8.3 in W
56 Pages $18.99
Juvenile Nonfiction
Sound — in both science and history — is explored in this dynamic, illustrated nonfiction picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Olga Fadeeva.
Do you ever wonder about sound? How do we produce and hear it? How do birds, dolphins, and humans use sounds to communicate? How has sound developed over the centuries? How has technology changed how we share sound? Can sounds even affect our health?
Author Olga Fadeeva (Wind: Discovering Air in Motion, Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us) explores sound’s vital role on our planet in this playful, wide-ranging tour through physics, technology, musicology, language, and more. Throughout the book, “Try It!” sections encourage children to create their own sound experiments.
Translated from Russian by Lena Traer. Part of Eerdmans’ Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series.
SELLING POINTS
THE BOOK HAS EARNED A STARRED KIRKUS REVIEW: "Brimming with cogent insights, delightful visuals, and infectious wonder."
A MUCH-ANTICIPATED NONFICTION TITLE: An eagerly awaited follow-up to the award-winning Water and Wind. A COMPELLING INTRO TO ALL THINGS SOUND: Vibrant illustrations, engaging facts, and a 360-degree approach make this book an enthusiastic go-to resource on the subject.
FADEEVA’S BROWSABLE NONFICTION HAS BEEN A BIG HIT: Educators and librarians have especially loved the accessibility, broad appeal, and non-linear nature of Fadeeva’s acclaimed books.
Olga Fadeeva is the author and illustrator of Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us, Wind: Discovering Air in Motion (Eerdmans), and many other books for children. Wind earned a starred review from Kirkus and was named a USSBY Outstanding International Book, and Water earned starred reviews from Booklist and School Library Journal. Olga’s art has been honored in Italy, China, and her home country of Russia. Follow Olga on Instagram @olgafadeeva_illustrations.
Lena Traer is a Russian- and Englishlanguage translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. She has translated Wind: Discovering Air in Motion, Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us, and On the Edge of the World (all Eerdmans) into English and has also translated a variety of picture books and scientific materials into Russian. Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, Lena now lives in San Francisco.
Fly Like a Bird
Olga Ptashnik
September 2, 2025
978-0-80285-645-6
Hardcover Picture Book 11 in H | 8.3 in W 36 Pages $18.99
Juvenile Fiction
A playful tour through the flight patterns of pelicans, peregrine falcons, and other incredible birds.
“What if I never learn to fly?” a baby chickadee asks. “You will when the time comes!” an adult answers. “Let me tell you about how our friends fly.”
Will the chick fly like a hummingbird—moving its wings at top speed and sipping nectar from flowers? Will it fly like an Andean condor—using air streams to soar through the mountains? Will it fly like a penguin—flapping its wings like fins underwater? Maybe this tiny chickadee can find its own way to fly
With vibrant illustrations and incredible facts about each feathered friend, Olga Ptashnik's debut picture book, Fly Like a Bird, is a thrilling introduction to life on the wing. Its warm, conversational tone is perfect for nature lovers, aspiring birdwatchers, and anyone who’s ever wondered how to soar into the future.
KEY SELLING POINTS
• YEAR-ROUND CURRICULUM TIES: Ties to STEAM, fall and spring migration units make this an evergreen book for the classroom.
• AN AUTHENTIC, WELL-RESEARCHED BOOK: An avid naturalist, Olga Ptashnik has a lifelong passion for birds. She also holds a master’s degree in biophysics.
• INCLUDES COMFORTING SEL MESSAGES: Childhood development themes abound—flight, growth, independence, purpose, and diversity.
• AN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DEBUT FROM AN AWARD-WINNING
CREATOR: Ptashnik has been shortlisted for many global illustration honors and was named the best scipop illustrator by the Russian Academy of Science.
Olga Ptashnik is a Russian children’s book illustrator and amateur naturalist who finds inspiration in little leaves and big rocks. She earned her master’s degree in biophysics before pursuing illustration as a self-taught artist. Olga’s books have been published in six languages, and her work has been exhibited at the Bologna Book Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the Society of Illustrators. Fly Like a Bird is Olga’s English-language debut. Visit her website at olgaptashnik.com or follow her on Instagram @olga.ptashnik.
Journey of the Humpbacks
Juliana Muñoz Toro, Translated by Lawrence Schimel, Illustrated by Dipacho
September 16, 2025
978-0-80285-643-2
Hardcover Picture Book
11.3 in H | 9.9 in W
44 Pages $18.99
Juvenile Nonfiction
The amazing migration of humpback whales, explored through art, lyrical language, and intriguing infographics.
Come meet the humpback whales: we’ll travel with them from the Antarctic to the Colombian Pacific, back where they were born. Let’s learn about how their fins help them swim, how long they can live, why and how they sing, how their calves grow up, and the joy of sharing our planet with these incredible creatures.
Created in collaboration with humpback whale researchers, this browsable, award-winning nonfiction book welcomes readers to follow the animals for their full adventure or to enjoy a few intriguing facts along the way The perfect read for aspiring marine biologists, avid whale-watchers, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of diving beneath the waves.
Translated by Lawrence Schimel; part of Eerdmans' Spectactular STEAM For Curious Readers series.
KEY SELLING POINTS
• ALL ABOUT WHALE JOY: Books about whales are a hit; this title honors a whale’s entire life cycle.
• CREDIBLE SCIENCE: The book was created in collaboration with a team of humpback whale research scientists.
• A COLOMBIAN AWARD-WINNER: The Spanish-language edition won the 2021 Banco del Libro Award in the Informative Books category and was selected for the “Reading Colombia” catalog.
• HISPANIC AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: Diverse creators showcase a South American perspective on this science topic.
• AWARD-WINNING TRANSLATOR: Acclaimed, prolific translator Lawrence Schimel lends his talents to this book for English readers.
• EDUCATOR VETTED: The English-language edition was vetted by a U.S. science educator/expert.
Juliana Muñoz Toro is a writer and story embroiderer based in Bogotá, Colombia. Journey of the Humpbacks, her English-language debut, was the winner of the 2021 Banco del Libro Award in the Informative Books category, and it was also selected for the “Reading Colombia” catalog in 2022. Visit Juliana’s blog at julianamunoztoro.wordpress.com and follow her on Instagram @julianadelaurel.
Dipacho (the pseudonym of Diego Francisco Sanchez Rodriguez) is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Some Do, Some Don’t and Antonia: A Journey to a New Home (minedition). His titles have been published across Latin America as well as in Italy, Portugal, and France. Dipacho lives in Colombia. Visit his website at dipacho.com or follow him on Instagram @dipacho.
Lawrence Schimel has written or translated over 300 books, including Niños, 9 Kilometers, and the Batchelder Honor book Different (all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards, including a PEN Translates Award, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, and two Américas Award Honors. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Bluesky @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social.