Nikki McClure

Nikki McClure is a self-taught cut-paper artist known for her calendar and gift line. She is the author and illustrator of Mama, Is It Summer Yet?; To Market, To Market; Apple; How to Be a Cat; and the illustrator of All in a Day, written by Cynthia Rylant, and May the Stars Drip Down, written by Jeremy Chatelain. McClure lives in Olympia, Washington.

Nikki McClure's Titles

You Are Not Too Late

You Are Not Too Late

You Are Not Too Late is a new collection of renowned artist Nikki McClure's stunning papercuts, with a contemporary, community-minded message....


What Will These Hands Make? A Picture Book

What Will These Hands Make?

A picture book that celebrates community and creativity from acclaimed cut-paper artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikki McClure...


Great Chicken Escape

The Great Chicken Escape

Good morning, Chickens. Chickens run! Chickens roam. Chickens go home. Chickens, good night. This simple and spare picture book about four chickens...


Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

In this charming book, one little boy can't wait for summer to arrive. He keeps asking, "Mama, is it summer yet?" Mama responds saying,"Not yet,"...


Waiting for High Tide

Waiting for High Tide

For one young boy, it's a perfect summer day to spend at the beach with his family.He scours the high tide line for treasures, listens to the...


In

In

I only want to stay in. In my pajamas. Inside. In. In. In. For a boy and his toy giraffe, today is the perfect day to stay in. Snug in his pajamas,...


Collect Raindrops (Reissue) The Seasons Gathered

Collect Raindrops (Reissue)

Gather, Navigate, Welcome, Fortify, Surrender, Save, Listen, Make Mistakes. These are some of the messages renowned artist Nikki McClure affirms...


May the Stars Drip Down

May the Stars Drip Down

May the stars drip down light on you,And you close your eyes to see the moon,And sleep will pull you through.May the starlight find you. Thus...


How to Be a Cat

How to Be a Cat

In Nikki McClure's tender board book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. A single word of text per spread...


Apple

Apple

Apple follows the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature. The youngest readers will delight in following...


To Market, to Market

To Market, to Market

Known for art that celebrates the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, Nikki McClure here explores a topic close...


All in a Day

All in a Day

New York Times bestselling picture book All in a Day is the wonderful and inspiring story about limitless ways people can spend their day. This...