PICTURE BOOKS BY EMILY MATHEIS
Laugh-out-loud picture books for curious kids.
Funny, clever and big-hearted stories filled with humor, rhyme and unexpected twists.
Two-time SCBWI award winner ✦ Praised by Kirkus Reviews ✦ Author visits for grades K–3
COMING FALL 2027 · VIKING CHILDREN’S BOOKS
How Santa Met His Reindeer
A rhyming picture book that reveals the surprising and magical story of how Santa met his trusty eight reindeer.
Illustrated by Beth Mills ✦ Rhyming ✦ Holiday read-aloud
Cover coming soon. Teachers and librarians: book a holiday 2027 visit early.
AVAILABLE NOW · YEEHOO PRESS · AGES 4–8
Opal’s Springtime Birdhouse
Bang! Whack! Whirrr!
It’s time for a birdhouse-building contest! Opal’s friends all have endless ideas on how to make their constructions stand out. There are bells, pom-poms, basketballs, and many more materials to use, and yet Opal still feels stuck. Maybe a simple, sturdy piece of wood… a few nails and screws will be just right. But when the judges don’t pick Opal’s birdhouse, she may still discover that her humble home is just right for someone else.
Illustrated by Albert Arrayás
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WHAT REVIEWERS SAY ABOUT OPAL
Praised by the people who read everything.
“This encouraging exploration of perseverance reveals that we all have plenty of imagination—and much to offer.”
Kirkus Reviews
“An excellent example of a picture book that is not only entertaining but also socially responsible and beautifully considered.”
The Children’s Book Review
“Opal is devastated when her house is not deemed ‘fun and creative’ enough for first place but learns there are more important prizes to be won.”
Foreword Reviews
Free Opal curriculum & activity guide
Discussion questions and hands-on activities for classrooms and libraries. Download the guide →