Not a Spot to Spot

Written by Elizabeth Weiss Verdick

Illustrated by Zoe Waring

Publishing 24th July 2025

Paula Wiseman/Beach Lane Books - Simon & Schuster

Based on the true story of Kipekee, a rare reticulated giraffe born without spots who captured the world’s heart, this adorable and uplifting picture book celebrates the joys of being unique.

It’s summertime at the Brights Zoo and something very special is due… a new baby giraffe! And this giraffe is extra extraordinary. She is all one shade—not a spot to spot! Mama loves her baby unconditionally and knows she is perfectly herself, but will everyone else see it, too?

My 2nd Author-illustrator book!

Out now and available here in the US

Waterstones Blackwells WHSmiths Bookshop.org

Meet Bunny, a little bunny with a big heart who spreads sparkly, springtime happiness around the forest!

Bunny wakes up one more morning with a warm, sparkly feeling in her tummy. What could it be? Is she taller? Is she hungry? Maybe she's feeling happy!

With the Spring Fair fast approaching, Bunny decides to spread the joy by helping her woodland friends. She makes decorations with Froggy, carries Mrs. Duck’s baking supplies, and plants flowers with Mole. But her to-do list soon becomes too much to do! Will Bunny’s friends help her when she needs it the most?

A heartwarming story about friendship, community, teamwork—and above all, sparkles!

This series is GROWING!! I couldn’t believe when I was approached to illustrate Peppa’s Perfect Day, this was going to be Peppa Pig’s first appearance in a Little Golden Book! It felt like an enormous responsibility! The Peppa Pig team were thrilled with my samples and since then I’ve illustrated 8 books in this fantastic series!

I love building on Peppa’s world with new details and never before seen scenes and adventures!

The latest Thankful Fall Fun! will be released July 2024.

OUR NOW! I AM BRAVE! Written by the fabulous, award winning author, Caryl Hart, published with Scholastic Children’s Books.

“A fabulous rhyming celebration of what it means to be brave by award-winning author Caryl Hart and illustrator Zoe Waring.

There are all sorts of ways to be brave every day In the things that we do and the things that we say Being brave can be showy – a fierce, fiery riot But more often it’s gentle, or loving or quiet.

Let us show you some ways to be brave that we know. If you want to be brave, why not give these a go?

The perfect picture book to highlight and celebrate the different ways that children tackle the difficult things in life … whether it’s speaking up in class, or choosing to do something different to their friends, or struggling to make friends in the first place!

From the award-winning author of Girls Can Do Anything and Thank You For The Little Things comes a brilliantly empowering story

Perfect to read with little ones to help them recognise that incredible bravery they hold within themselves.”

I Can Do it By Myself

Written by Caryl Hart - Illustrated by Zoe Waring

Publishing 8th May 2025, Scholastic Children’s Books

The perfect picture book for any little one who wants to do everything ALL BY THEMSELVES!

A brilliantly funny celebration of learning how to do things by yourself for the first time, whether it's getting dressed, or learning to write, or sitting still...

and no, we don't need any help, thank you very much!

I can do it by myself
I can show you how
I know I'll do it properly
I WANT to do it NOW!

SuperDaisy - Out now and available here!

Harper Collins Children’s Books.

Written by Rebecca Smith

Illustrated by Zoe Waring

‘An empowering and powerful picture book, published in association with The Little Princess Trust.

Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is.

Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for pre-schoolers encountering illness for the first time.

Established in 2006, The Little Princess Trust has donated over 8,000 wigs to child cancer sufferers and raised over £5 million for child cancer research. The Little Princess Trust is the only charity like it operating in the UK. All profits from the sale of SuperDaisy go to The Little Princess Trust.’

Our Beach - Now available to order here!

The second book from author Rebecca Smith and Illustrator Zoe Waring!

This book has been receiving lots of love from the media and booksellers and was proudly selected for Guardians Children’s Book roundup as a best new picture books of the month!

There are lots of other exciting things in the pipeline which we cannot wait to share with you!

‘A brilliant and heart-warming story about the power of imagination and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild.

Come on an adventure to the beach, all without leaving your sitting room…

From kite-flying and sandcastle building to splashing in the waves, everything’s possible at OUR beach, the best place to be! Use your imagination and you can join in too!

Celebrate the power of imagination and the closeness of the bond between grandparent and grandchild in this beautifully written and illustrated book by Rebecca Smith and Zoe Waring.’

TRUCK, TRUCK, GOOSE!

Written by Tammi Sauer - Illustrated by Zoe Waring. Harper Collins

Available to buy in the U.S. HERE.

And the U.K HERE.

'A story with limited text, nearly unlimited trucks, a picnicking goose, and a bevy of adorable animals.'

Check out the rest of this dazzling review from Kirkus HERE! 

Hoorah GO FISH! is out and what a treat this was to work on!! It was so great to be back with Goose and his Truck, Truck, Goose! gang!

‘Following TRUCK, TRUCK, GOOSE!, popular picture book author Tammi Sauer returns with the same adorable cast of fuzzy animal friends, and this time it’s GO FISH!’

Available to buy here!

And read this lovely review from Kirkus!

ISBN: 9780062421555

Written by the lovely Brenda Maier - published with Simon & Schuster - Aladdin. This book was so much fun to work on, packed with fluffy chicks and farm animals, you can see why I loved it! This has become a firm bedtime favourite in our house, my little chick loves to snuggle up and listen to this lovely story joining in with the PEEPS as we go! (TOO CUTE!)

‘Mama, Papa, and their little family can’t wait for their newest chicks to arrive. But one little chick just doesn’t want to break out of its shell in this sweet spin on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.

Peep peep! Mama and Papa can’t wait for their new little chicks to arrive.

With a quiver,
A shiver,
A crackle,
and a peep!

Two of the chicks hatch!

But the third egg? It’s in no hurry to get cracking.

With the help of his siblings and his mama’s love, will this little chick find its way out into his big, new world?’

Available to order here

NO HUGS FOR PORCUPINE

Written and illustrated by Zoe Waring. Running Press Kids - Hachette

This is the first of my author illustrated books! It's in my more hand-drawn, pencil and inky style, which really suits the setting and prickly, furry characters.

‘With a positive message of embracing what makes one unique and encouraging compassionate friendships, this delightful picture book makes a great gift for Valentine's Day or for any day when a hug (or kiss) is needed.’

I hope you all have a hug for Porcupine! 

Available to buy HERE.

And now available in the U.K. here: HERE

ISBN: 978-0762462254

What a lovely little series this has shaped up to be!

Written by Jeffrey Burton and published with Simon and Schuster, there are now 6 books in this sparkly series!

They are perfect for little hands (and teeth!) and have been especially popular in UK libraries in 2022!

“Little ones are sure to love these board books that highlight their favorite creatures with this twist on their favorite song, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!””

See the whole series here; Simon and Schuster

Peek-a-Boo Baby series,

by Pat-a-Cake, illustrated by Zoe Waring

WOW! This series grew! There are now 7 of these fantastic books available!

MOO, BUZZ, ROAR, MIAOW, I LOVE YOU, ZOO and BOO!

Discover them all here!

“Peek-a-Boo the game that every baby loves to play, is brought to life in this fun, bright, lift-the-flap board book.

Young children learn best through interactive play and Peek-a-Boo Baby: Zoo helps parents and carers with this as they share this book with their baby sitting on their lap. Simple questions and adorable pictures of cute animals hiding under the flaps will have babies squealing with delight as they play, point, laugh, say hello and play peek-a-boo!”

Meine liebsten Krabbeltiere series available to buy here!

Written by Franziska Jaekel

Illustrated by Franziska Jaekel

It’s lovely to see this series picked up by Penguin Random House Germany!

My German grandmother would have been very proud!

Let’s Build this was super fun to work on with the lovely team at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Publishing in January 2020 - I can’t wait!

“The construction crew needs your help with their latest project! Tilt, tap, spin, and clap to demolish an old building, pour cement, and more in this sturdy, interactive picture book. Help the construction crew build a new park! They'll need you to take charge of the wrecking ball, dig with an excavator, empty a dump truck, and plant some new greenery. Can you tilt the book to swing the wrecking ball? Use your strong arm to help dig? Point the animals to where the trees need planting? At the end of the day, celebrate your hard work with all the members of the critter crew!”

And a fantastic first review from Kirkus! https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/houghton-mifflin-harcourt/lets-build/

Cat slept in the day. Dog slept at night. But every evening they met for their daily scrap.'

After their biggest fight ever, Cat and Dog decide to come out at different times. And guess what ... they miss each other!

Cat and Dog is a fun-filled picture storybook from Top That Publishing that shows boys and girls aged 3+ they should learn to accept others ... even if they are a bit different!

Written by Helen Oswald and illustrated by Zoe Waring — whether you're a cat person or a dog person, you're sure to be a Cat and Dog person!

ISBN-13: 978-1787004429 

I worked on this gorgeous little series with Ballon, it was first published in French and it’s so exciting to see it in Dutch now!

LÉON EST GROGNON

Written by Bénédicte Rivière - Illustrated by Zoe Waring. Auzou - Les livres puzzles

This super cute puzzle book is only available in French, but each spread has a new jigsaw to solve.

Available in Canada HERE and in France HERE.

ISBN-13: 978-2733847480

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Another lovely book with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - publishing in March 2020!

“Toddlers love dogs and trucks--in this rhyming, interactive board book they get both! Pull the tabs and spin the wheel to play all day with funny puppies and busy trucks.”

First Sticker Book Summer

By: Felicity Brooks 

Illustrated by Zoe Waring 

Coming June 2025

“Join a group of cute animal friends as they make the most of the summer sunshine, from building sandcastles on the beach to camping under starry skies, and much more. Children will love adding over 140 stickers to the summery scenes, including playtime at the park, festival fun, boating on the lake and splashing in the sea. Perfect for keeping kids entertained during long summer days and journeys.”