Books by Alison Jay

ABC: A Child's First Alphabet Book

by Alison Jay

B is for boy . . . but in Alison Jay's ABC, B also stands for basket, beehive,and butterfly. Featuring a simple format and bright paintings, this acclaimed alphabet book is perfect for toddlers. Older readers are encouraged to look and look again as each spread reveals a new perspective on what has come before and intriguing hints of what's still to come.

ABC: A Child's First Alphabet Book

by Alison Jay

Filled with hidden surprises, a wonderful introduction to the alphabet features ordinary objects, which have been transformed into something extraordinary with the author's trademark, vibrant paintings.

I Took the Moon for a Walk

by Alison Jay, Carolyn Curtis

A boy and the moon share a walk through his neighborhood.

I Took the Moon for a Walk

by Alison Jay, Carolyn Curtis

"The rhyming text is told in first person, with the repetitive, soothing refrain of the words from the title effectively echoing throughout" ― Kirkus Reviews

Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland board book

by Alison Jay

Alice in Wonderland is now ready for the toddler crowd in this delightful board book edition of Lewis Carroll's classic

Introduce the youngest readers to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dynamic new edition. Board book favorite Alison Jay illustrates the novel's most iconic moments in her distinctive crackle-paint style. Each scene is paired with a descriptive verb, making this high-action concept book perfect for sharing with little ones.

Picture This... Board Book

by Alison Jay

Simple in format, with vibrant folk-art inspired paintings of everyday items and a single, large-type word on each page, Picture This . . . is the ideal first word book for the very young. But there is much more to Picture This . . . than first meets the eye! Each turn of the page reveals a new perspective on what has come before and gives a hint of what's to come. Parents will delight in reading this book with their children, finding visual surprises together and following the gentle story as it progresses through the day and through the seasons.

1 2 3 a Child's First Counting Book

by Alison Jay

An acclaimed picture book, now an enchanting board book.
One little girl wakes up to a fairy-tale world. She spies two dancing feet from the Golden Goose tale, three hungry bears just meeting Goldilocks, and four royal mattresses between the princess and the pea. With many objects to count on each colorful page, 1 2 3 is perfect for children learning their numbers 1 though 10.

Red, Green, Blue: a First Book of Colors

by Alison Jay

On a gray and rainy day, a boy discovers a rainbow of colors in the magical world of nursery rhymes. Come along as he delights in blue with Little Boy Blue, orange in Old Mother Hubbard?s cupboard, and purple with poor Humpty Dumpty. This gorgeously illustrated, whimsical nursery adventure is just right for children learning their colors.
Alison Jay?s uniquely beautiful concept books continue to charm readers and win fans of all ages.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

Drawing inspiration from centuries-old illuminated manuscripts, Ilse Plume creates an Italian Renaissance setting for the lyrics of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." On each day a beautiful, shy, young noblewoman receives a gift from her handsome Romeo.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

Jan Brett's The Twelve Days of Christmas has long been a holiday favorite. Now this classic picture book has been redesigned for maximum legibility as a charming board book, perfect for sharing the wonder and magic of Christmas with Jan Brett's youngest fans.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

★ "Pham brings an international scope to this traditional holiday song...it’s nothing short of a global postcard." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

A dazzling new rendition of the classic Christmas song by New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham, sure to be a holiday family favorite for years to come.

Count the twelve days of Christmas as you dance through a magical holiday festival featuring people, costumes, and instruments from all corners of the globe. This luxe edition features the musical notation and a history of the cherished song. And for a Christmas surprise, readers can turn over the book’s jacket and find a gorgeous poster where they can count all 78 gifts of the twelve days! This classic Christmas song has never been more enchanting or wide-reaching.

"A joyous visual feast." - Kirkus Reviews

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

"On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree."

For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season.

In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures.

Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

With art so stunning it glistens like freshly fallen snow, this cozy Christmas tale is an essential treasure for anyone celebrating the holiday season!

Bursting with gorgeous illustrations that accompany the lyrics to this classic carol, the festive artwork and jolly characters capture all the merriment of the popular Yuletide tune. Randall's style feels charmingly classic while also strikingly contemporary, making this particular partidge in a pear tree the perfect one for the modern reader. The joyful pictures and beloved song are sure to make this a recurring holiday favorite.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

Celebrate Christmas with the classic holiday song everyone loves to sing, now in a beautifully illustrated gift-ready picture book!

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . .

Alison Jay's signature crackle-glaze technique makes this illustrated version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" luminous and magical: animals dart across the pages, ladies dance, lords leap, and wintery landscapes sparkle against warm, cozy scenes.With hidden surprises on every page, this is a book for the whole family to treasure-and sing along to!-year after year.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

"On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree."

For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season.

In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures.

Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

With luminous artwork full of elaborate detail, the acclaimed Jane Ray brings new life to a classic holiday song.

In this lushly illustrated interpretation of the familiar Christmas carol, each spread offers surprises for the eye as nostalgic city scenes depict a multiethnic cast of characters bustling with packages and sprucing up their homes for the holidays. But at one home in particular, an endless succession of gifts keeps arriving: birds of all stripes, ladies dancing aboard a brightly bedecked boat, lords leaping on rooftops, and pipers piping up and down stairs. Filled with intricate patterns and whimsical flourishes, Jane Ray's gorgeous artwork is the perfect match for this wonderfully cumulative tale.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

The astounding talent of Laurel Long brings this beloved song to life with breathtaking style. Set against a lush countryside, each day brings a new gift elegantly rendered. And like in the verses of the song, the previous gifts are repeated in every illustration, giving this striking artwork a hidden aspect, culminating in a staggering spread featuring them all. Readers will pore over every page, searching for golden rings, turtledoves, and all the rest, secretly tucked into each stunning painting.

Laurel Long's unparalleled style makes this exquisite volume a treasure that will be cherished for years to come.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

A dazzling rendition of the classic Christmas song by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor illustrator LeUyen Pham, sure to be a holiday family favorite for years to come.

Count the twelve days of Christmas as you dance through a magical holiday festival featuring people, costumes, and instruments from all corners of the globe. It's a diverse and global celebration that brings a fresh new look to the classic song. Never has this rhyme been more enchanting or wide-reaching. Your family will love making it a part of their holiday reading tradition.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett, unknown author, Alison Jay, LeUyen Pham, Laurel Long, Emma Randall, Jane Ray

"On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree."

For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season.

In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures.

Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

Bee & Me (Old Barn Books)

by Alison Jay

A beautiful wordless picture book brings a personal note to the plight of the honeybee and offers a message of hope.

A little girl befriends a bee that takes her on a journey of discovery, revealing an action that every child can take to aid in conservation. In a wordless story told through enchanting illustrations, Bee & Me tells a tale of friendship and offers an introduction to the ecology of the natural world. Alison Jay's original artwork brings the story gently to life, pointing out the sadness of a world without bees. An afterword makes clear to readers the important role these endangered insects play.

Welcome to the Zoo!

by Alison Jay

In this fanciful visit, Alison Jay summons her unique perspective and sense of humor to create a zoo like no other?where more than just the animals are on display. Children will delight in discovering small details and tracking narratives that play out bit by bit. Before the tour is over, kids will meet hippos, giraffes, penguins pursuing a platter of fish, exotic birds, bears, mischievous monkeys, and much more.

There?s a search-and-find element too: The last spread invites readers to go back and discover a number of amusing details throughout the book. With so much to explore, children are sure to?as the sign at the end proclaims?come again soon!

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

by Marianna Mayer, Rachel Isadora, Alison Jay

A Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting!
Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery. Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairytale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. The unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

by Marianna Mayer, Rachel Isadora, Alison Jay

A magic cloak.
A hidden passage.
A secret underground world beyond imagining.

Night after night, the princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how are they doing it? The baffled king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery.
From the colorful flurry of the princesses? dressing room to a captivating nighttime scene on an underground lake, Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. Her collage of blazing colors, rich textures and dramatic shapes evoke the patterns and palette of this beautiful continent. Returning to the lush setting of The Princess and the Pea, the unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

by Marianna Mayer, Rachel Isadora, Alison Jay

For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.
Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.
Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

by Marianna Mayer, Rachel Isadora, Alison Jay

An enchanting retelling of the classic tale of the twelve dancing princesses.

Long ago in a kingdom far away, there lived a king and his twelve beautiful princesses. Although they are locked in their room each night, every morning the princesses wake up with their slippers worn through, as if they had been dancing all night long. Who will solve the mystery of the tattered shoes and claim one of the princesses as their bride? With dazzling illustrations by Alison Jay, this is an enchanting retelling of a classic tale.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

by Marianna Mayer, Rachel Isadora, Alison Jay

For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.

Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.

Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.

Looking for Yesterday

by Alison Jay

If yesterday was the best day ever, wouldn’t it be great to find a way to repeat it? A whimsical tale about happiness with sure appeal for science-minded kids — and wise grandparents — everywhere.

What could beat yesterday’s perfect day at the fair? Maybe nothing, one boy thinks, and he wishes he could go back and do it again. So he puts all his scientific knowledge to work, from stars to time machines to wormholes (is it possible he could find one in his garden?). He thinks that maybe Grandad could help him. But Grandad, in sharing some memories from his own past, reminds him that every new day brings the chance of a new adventure. With quirky illustrations imparting a sense of wonder, Alison Jay takes a fanciful look at being content in the here and now.

Animal Parade (Book and Stacking Boxes)

by Alison Jay

The Animal Parade is coming to town! Join sheep, rabbit, tortoise, and the other animals on a magical journey through enchanted landscapes in Animal Parade. Young children will love to look at the beautifully detailed, antiqued-style illustrations such as Rabbit rowing a boat, Frog fishing in the pond, and Panda enjoying his picnic lunch. They'll also learn to identify animals and the different sounds they make in this unique storytelling format. The charming board book and stackable boxes in five different sizes neatly nest away in a hinged keepsake box that children will love to look at over and over again.