What is a refugee? —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustra...

The bat —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"The Bat covers habitat (bats live everywhere except Antarctica!), species (there are over 1,200 kinds of bats), echolocation, hibernation (bats hibernate just like bears!), conservation (don't disturb a sleeping bat!) a...

The worst book ever —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Don't take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. Governor General Literary Award winning children's book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world'...

The mushroom fan club —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family's most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of getting out into nature with her talent for anthropomorphizing everything, Gravel takes us...

Not me —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Who made this mess? When dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was "Not Me." Dad is quite sure the kids are not telling the truth, until he is introduced to Not Me, who in turn ...

Olga out of control! —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

In this third installment of the series, Olga's beloved companion, Meh, is now a mom! She has a litter of adorable babies that look like spring rolls. But the babies aren't just adorable-they're a handful! How can Olga s...

The mosquito —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth!"-- Provided by publish...

The cranky ballerina —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Saturdays make Ada cranky because that's the day of her ballet class, and she hates ballet"-- Provided by publisher.

The cockroach —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"The Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly), habitat (they prefer heat to cold), life...

Arlo & Pips. Volume 1, King of the birds —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"Moving to the big city sure can be hectic for a crow. Even one as smart as Arlo! Everywhere you turn--noisy humans, lots of litter, and lots of competition for French fries! Fortunately, Arlo meets Pips--who joins him o...

The wrench —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

"In this quirky, brightly illustrated take on overconsumption, Bob goes to the store to buy one thing and comes home with many things he doesn't need"-- Provided by publisher.

I want a monster! —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

Puppy in my head —Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.

I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he gets excited... too excited! Ollie's emotions can be overwhelming for both of us, so I ...