Books with author Emily Rankin

Beautifully illustrated, In the Darkness of the Night takes readers through the sounds that a young child hears while curled up in bed waiting to fall asleep, from the familiar, reassuring noises of the family and the home, including muffled voices and humming pipes, to sounds from outdoors, like the snuffling and screeching of foxes. And then suddenly, what’s that? Zoom! A car speeds by and a distant siren sounds. As the illustrations expand to the city beyond the house, we see people who work throughout the night, such as sanitation workers or nurses. And finally, as the sun rises, early morning sounds begin with birdsong and the clatter of trash cans as the city wakes up again. Emily Rand takes you on a gentle journey through the night, looking at all the sounds and activity that happen while you’re tucked up warm in your bed!

Welcome to a day in the life of a friendly terrier. He just wants to go to the park with his friends to play ball, but his owner has other ideas! Complemented by stylish pen-and-ink drawings, this charming debut from up-and-coming illustrator Emily Rand is a warm and witty take on toddlers’ experiences of having to wait for grown-ups when they’d rather be having fun.

A little girl and her mother are on the train, going to visit Grandpa. It’s very busy—hold on tight! But when they arrive at their destination and get off the train they realize something is wrong: the little girl’s beloved teddy bear has gone missing! Just when it looks like she’ll never see Teddy again, Grandpa has an idea! And suddenly the little girl is off on a magical journey to rescue her favorite stuffed friend. Have you ever wondered where your lost objects go? With charming and stylish illustrations, this book is perfect for curious minds.

A spectacular carousel pop-up book that follows the journey of a little lost fish as it tries to find its way back to the coral reef.Little Fish tells the charming story of a fish finding its way back home to the reef, through five spectacular pop-up scenes. Readers will delight in being able to follow the little fish swimming in a world packed with brightly colored corals, clams and fish, through a seaweed forest; under the eye of a greedy-looking grouper; and quickly past a menacing shark, and all the way back home again.Told in a lulling rhyme reminiscent of the waves, and illustrated by Emily Rand in a playful, patterned style, Little Fish is an eye-popping story that celebrates the wonder of ocean life. Produced as a carousel format, which stands up independently when its cover boards are tied back together, this wonderful book will be enjoyed by anyone who experiences its unique, immersive artistry. Illustrated in 4 Pantone colors

Welcome to a day in the life of a friendly terrier. He just wants to go to the park with his friends to play ball, but his owner has other ideas...Complemented by stylish pen and ink drawings, this charming debut from up-and-coming illustrator Emily Rand is a warm and witty take on the toddler's experience of having to wait for grownups when they'd rather be having fun.

The fourth title from the author-artist Emily Rand explores environmental issues, recycling, and the importance of being neighborly Mr. McDuff lives in a house full of stuff! He loves collecting things—bits and pieces that he thinks could be useful one day, but that his neighbors call junk! They all keep their houses neat and tidy, and hurry by without saying hello. Everyone except Mo, that is. Can Mo and Mr. McDuff convince the rest of the neighborhood that his stuff is useful, and that reusing and repairing is often better than throwing things away?