Daniel Wiseman

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Daniel Wiseman is an illustrator of several children's books including the Baby Scientist series by Laura Gehl, My Brother the Duck by Pat Zietlow Miller, and The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart. He lives in a little cabin in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife and two sons. When Daniel isn't feverishly drawing kids on skateboards, or animals wearing hats, you can find him wandering through the mountains in search of waterfalls, scenic vistas, and Bigfoot. Follow him on Instagram (@d_wiseman) to learn more about his art and life.

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The World Needs More Purple People (My Purple World) Jun 2, 2020

by Kristen Bell, Benjamin Hart, Daniel Wiseman

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#1 New York Times bestseller!

Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground with those around you.

What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what’s right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa’s funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That’s the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready to be silly, exercise your curiosity, use your voice, and be inspired.

Looking to reach beyond the political divide of red and blue, Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart have created a hilarious and joyous read-aloud that offers a wonderful message about embracing the things that bring us together as humans. This book will inspire a whole generation to paint the world purple!

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover

Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) Jan 26, 2021

by Carrie Finison, Daniel Wiseman

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Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent--from author Carrie Finison and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People, Daniel Wiseman.

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover , Paperback

Play This Book May 22, 2018

by Jessica Young, Daniel Wiseman

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For fans of Press Here, this new interactive picture book invites readers to touch and move and "play" with the book.

To start our show we need a band--maybe you can lend a hand!

There are lots of ways little hands can make music. Each page of this interactive book invites readers to strum the guitar, slide the trombone, crash the cymbals, and more--no instruments required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of instruments waiting to share their sounds. The only thing this band needs is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and Play This Book!

Pair with Pet This Book, another title by author Jessica Young and illustrator Daniel Wiseman that comes printed on heavy-duty card stock pages to stand up to all kinds of play!

Other Formats: Hardcover

When Your Llama Needs a Haircut (When Your...) Jan 2, 2018

by Susanna Leonard Hill, Daniel Wiseman

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When it’s picture day and you realize your llama needs a haircut, you’ll need a good comb and some luck! This charming and hilarious board book features one shaggy llama and a whole lot of hairstyles!

Uh-oh. It’s picture day and someone's a mess! Does your llama need a haircut?

After a hilarious shampoo, it’s time to decide which style would be best for your shaggy llama. A mohawk? Layers? Or how about a brand-new fur color? But be careful…or you just might end up with a haircut, too!

Other Formats: Board book

When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles (When Your...) Jul 11, 2017

by Susanna Leonard Hill, Daniel Wiseman

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When your elephant has the sniffles, you better make sure he doesn’t sneeze! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to make an under-the-weather elephant feel better!

Does your elephant have the sniffles? Make sure to take good care of him because you don’t want him to start sneezing. Gather up your tissues and your pillows and make that elephant feel better! But don’t get too close…or you just might end up with the sniffles, too!

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When Your Monkeys Won't Go to Bed (When Your...) Aug 28, 2018

by Susanna Leonard Hill, Daniel Wiseman

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When your monkeys won’t go to bed, you’ll have to use lots of tricks to make them sleepy! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to tire out two wide-awake monkeys!

Do your monkeys go wild at bedtime?

When your monkeys won’t go to bed, you’ll have to be smart. After you race them upstairs and trick them into the tub, it’s time to convince them to get into bed. Let them pick out a good book—or five—and snuggle in close. But be careful…or you just might fall asleep, too!

Other Formats: Board book

When Your Lion Needs a Bath (When Your...) Jul 11, 2017

by Susanna Leonard Hill, Daniel Wiseman

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Named the Best Board Book of 2017 by Parents magazine

When your lion needs a bath, you have to be pretty sneaky! This charming and hilarious board book highlights the many ways to get your lion into that tub!

Does your lion need a bath? When your lion needs a bath, you must be a little sneaky. After all, have you ever met a cat who likes water? So gather up your towels and rubber ducks and get that lion into the tub! But be careful…or you just might end up in the bath, too!

Other Formats: Board book

What About X? An Alphabet Adventure Feb 2, 2021

by Anne Marie Houppert, Daniel Wiseman

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From A to Z, the students of the Alphabet Academy are heading on a camping trip in this playful picture book

All the letters of the alphabet know exactly what to pack for their big camping trip. B is bringing binoculars. C is collecting canteens. But X can’t think of a thing to bring! In her picture book debut, author Anne Marie Houppert combines the excitement of a first field trip with the magic of collaboration and friendship. Illustrator Daniel Wiseman paints maximum personality into each character, underlining the idea that everyone is special and necessary—just like every letter of the alphabet!

Other Formats: Hardcover

My Brother the Duck: (New Baby Book for Siblings, Big Sister Little Brother Book for Toddlers) Apr 21, 2020

by Pat Zietlow Miller, Daniel Wiseman

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A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers.

Is Stella's new baby brother a duck?

All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required.

This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh.

• Read-aloud books for children and siblings
• Pat Zietlow Miller has published numerous children's books, including the critically acclaimed Be Kind.

For new siblings who enjoyed The New Small Person, Little Miss Big Sis, and Julius Baby of the World will love the sweet and silly humor of My Brother the Duck.

• Children's books for ages 3–5
• New siblings, big sister books
• STEM principles

Pat Zietlow Miller is the is the award-winning picture book author of Be Kind, Sophie's Squash, Sharing the Bread, The Quickest Kid in Clarksville, and Wherever You Go, among others.

Daniel Wiseman is a growing presence in children's books, having illustrated a dozen books in the past three years.

Other Formats: Hardcover

Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts Jun 26, 2018

by Dianne White, Daniel Wiseman

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Like Bernie Waber's COURAGE and Davis' KINDERGARTEN ROCKS!, this inspiring, vibrantly illustrated gift book is perfect for celebrating life's milestones, both great and small—especially that first day of kindergarten.

There are many ways of letting go.
With each goodbye, a new hello.

From being pushed on a swing to learning how to pump your legs yourself, from riding a beloved trike to mastering your first bike ride, from leaving the comforts of home behind to venturing forth on that first day of school, milestones are exciting but hard. They mean having to say goodbye to one moment in order to welcome the next.

Honest and uplifting, this cheerfully illustrated ode to change gently empowers readers to brave life's milestones, both large and small.

Other Formats: Hardcover

Pet This Book May 22, 2018

by Jessica Young, Daniel Wiseman

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For fans of Press Here, this new interactive picture book invites readers to touch and move and "pet" the book.

Hello, friend! It's time to play! We're taking care of pets today.

There are lots of ways little hands can care for animals. Each page of this book invites readers to pet the cat, wash the puppy, brush the horse's mane, and more--no animals required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of pets who can't wait to play. The only thing they need is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and Pet This Book!

Pair with Play This Book, another title by author Jessica Young and illustrator Daniel Wiseman that comes printed on heavy-duty card stock pages to stand up to all kinds of play!

Other Formats: Hardcover

Rad! May 5, 2020

by Anne Bustard, Daniel Wiseman

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In this family-oriented picture book, one brave cat discovers how rad trying new things can be!

Esther, Chester, Hester, and Sylvester are stoked to shred at the skate park! But unlike his daring brothers and sisters, Lester is a total fraidy-cat. Skateboarding doesn’t come easily to him—and with only nine lives to spare, why should he risk one on the half-pipe? When Lester sees how much fun his family is having, he decides to give it a shot anyway . . . only to wipe out! With the encouragement of his supportive siblings, Lester gets back up and tries again.

Other Formats: Hardcover

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