Lisa Thiesing Illustrator Portfolio Childrens Books - Published Books

I've been privileged to have published over 40 books as an author and/or illustrator in my career.

Here are a few of my favorites:

...adorable illustrations...simple backgrounds with just enough detail to...keep the focus on the friends...who clearly care about one another...through thick and thin.
- Kirkus

This charming book provides readers with example after example of what makes someone a good friend...Thiesing's art has strong child appeal and reinforces the happiness friendship brings.
- SLJ

One very nice element is the diversity of the animal families; while some resemble traditional, nuclear families, most of the families are diverse in species, age, size, and gender, implying that families need not be biologically-related or “traditional” to be considered families.
- The Baby Bookworm

A charming, adorable picture book celebrates the meaning of family. Families are for belonging, hugs, getting dressed, playing, talking and even quiet times. Charming characters include rabbits, mice, fox, raccoons, bears, skunks and several others.

Thiesing captures each character with warmth and whimsy. Families come in all types of animals and not only all of one type. Momma bunny says "Good morning!" to her daughter mouse. Another family is a dog, a cat and a mouse.

Few beginning readers are as good as this one to promote reading with expression. This book is absolutely delightful.
- SLJ

Winner of the Michigan Great Lakes Great Books State Award

Winner of the Delaware Diamonds State Award

Booklist "Top 10 Mysteries for Youth"

A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year

...a two-generation photo album that a young mother shares with her daughter while she compares her child's life with her own experiences as a girl. There is great charm in the photographic-style watercolor illustrations...They capture perfectly the differences these 30 years have made...and other enduring witnesses to the overwhelming love parents feel for their children.
- The New York Times (the Gray Lady, baby!)

Parents Magazine "Parents Pick"

Parents Magazine Feature Spread

National Parenting Seal of Approval