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Sydney Hanson

SYDNEY HANSON is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang. Sydney was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets, and her illustrations and paintings still reflect a love for animals and the natural world, in picture books such as The Donkey's Song, Panda Pants, and Hugo and the Impossible Thing. In addition to her book illustrations, Sydney is an experienced production artist who has worked for animation companies such as Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. Follow Sydney on Instagram at @sydwiki.
The Donkey's Song
Hugo and the Impossible Thing
Teddy Bear of the Year
How Do You Go to Sleep?
How Do You Take a Bath?
The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep
Panda Pants

Books

The Donkey's Song
Hugo and the Impossible Thing
Teddy Bear of the Year
How Do You Go to Sleep?
How Do You Take a Bath?
The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep
Panda Pants

Books for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month

Penguin Random House Education is proud to celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs annually from September 15th through October 15th.  We are highlighting the works of our authors and illustrators from the Latinx and Hispanic community, whose stories and characters have a profound impact on our society. Here is a collection of titles

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