THE LAST TREE, A Seed of Hope, by Luke Adam Hawker is a superbly illustrated narrative about the fragility of our natural world and a magnificent celebration of its beauty. The story is about a spirited young girl, Olive, who is willing to follow where her imagination takes her.

THE ARTIST by Ed Vere tells the tale of a brave little artist who goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world. This book is an inspiring exploration of the creative spirit. Featuring warm yet modern art and a thoughtful, poignant story, THE ARTIST recalls the timeless qualities of the classic works of William Steig and Leo Lionni.

As an author and illustrator of bestselling children’s books, Ed Vere is passionate about spreading the joy of creating art, harnessing children’s imagination, and helping improve children’s literacy skills via art and drawing. Through this latest picture book, Ed hopes to encourage children to create, to imagine, and to see themselves as artists.