ALICE PRIESTLEY

The Light Keeper

by Sheila Baslaw & Karen Levine, Second Story Press 2024

When a storm breaks one of the new lights in the shtetl square, Shmuel is the only one who can fix it.

“Priestley's gentle illustrations evoke both the traditional shtetl lifestyle and the wonders of electric light. A luminous tale!” — Booklist

“Priestley’s digital art privileges sepia tones that help to anchor the story within its time frame… Many spreads are dark, emphasizing candlelight’s ineffectiveness as a source of illumination… Highly Recommended.” — CM Magazine

Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways to Love a Mink

by N. M. L. Hazard, Red Deer Press 2024

On the first snowy day of school, seven-year-old Georgia is upset to discover that her best friend Winona is wearing a coat made with real fur.

“Charming illustrations by Alice Priestley help bring Tizzy & Me to life.” — The Fur-Bearers

Mom Marries Mum!

by Ken Setterington, Second Story Press 2020

A brother and sister are thrilled that their mom and mum are getting married!

“This little story is brimming with the message of the joy of love and family... there is movement in the images which helps to express the joy of the day.” — CM Magazine

Together

by Hazel Hutchins, Annick Press 2009

A child’s-eye view of keeping it all together.

“Vivid and colourful, the pictures complement the text and will give great pleasure to reader and listener alike” — CM Magazine

Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Best Books 2010

Canadian Toy Testing Council, Great Books for Children, 2011

The Edmonton Journal, 2011 Best Toys List, Book Category

Rainbows in the Dark

by Jan Coates, Second Story Press 2005

Abby lends a helping eye to blind Joanna as she chooses a special outfit in the second hand store.

“Priestley’s colourful and detailed illustrations draw the eye, her realistic pictures closely harmonizing with the text.” — Quill & Quire

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 2006

Mom and Mum
are getting Married!

by Ken Setterington, Second Story Press 2004

A joyful celebration of love and family in a changing world.

“Her paintings have perfectly caught the joyous mood which pervades the narrative.”
— CM Magazine

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 2006

Cooperative Children’s Book Center, University of Wisconsin, Choices 2005

Hush

by Anna Strauss, Key Porter Books 2002
In the U.S. as Hush, Mama Loves You Walker & Company 2002

A mother’s soothing words offer comfort for every hurt.

“Through the intertwining of arms and the tilt of heads, Priestley gives the connection between Sara and her mother depth and poignancy.” — Publishers Weekly

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 2003

Someone is Reading This Book

by Alice Priestley, Annick Press 1998

The telling of a fairy tale goes terribly wrong...

“Toronto writer-illustrator Alice Priestley has created a postmodern tale within a fairy tale... the illustrations... are beguiling.” — Maclean’s

“A delightful flight of fancy.” — Ottawa Citizen

Lights for Gita

by Rachna Gilmore Second Story Press 1994

Gita celebrates Divali in her new home in Canada.

“delicately shaded illustrations in bright colors”
— Booklist - American Library Association

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 1995-1996

American Bookseller Pick of the List

CBC This Morning Children’s Book Panel choice

Roses for Gita

by Rachna Gilmore, Second Story Press 1996

Gita’s grumpy neighbour has a beautiful garden that reminds Gita of her grandmother’s garden in India.

“Alice Priestley... conveys the glory of Mr Flinch’s garden, and her flowers are anatomically correct, right down to the Explorer rose.” — Quill & Quire

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 1997-1998

A Gift for Gita

by Rachna Gilmore, Second Story Press 1998

During her grandmother’s visit, Gita learns that her family might return to India and then realizes that she is already home.

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 1999-2000

Clouds on the Mountain

by Emilie Smith-Ayala, Annick Press 1996

A family’s outing on the mountain turns into a scary adventure when their picnic is interrupted by a raging thunder storm.

“Alice Priestley deftly pictures the joys and terrors of the day, and the subtle emotional interplay between the participants.” — Quill & Quire

The Watcher

by Brenda Silsbe, Annick Press 1995

George is a boy who notices everything...

“The Watcher’s illustrations by Alice Priestley are finely textured and have a real feeling of depth.” — Edmonton Sun

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 1996-1997

Winning the Girl of the Sea

by Brenda Silsbe, Annick Press 1994

A fantastical story of a nameless girl who washes up on a beach.

“Priestley’s coloured-pencil drawings are flowing and delicate, well suited to the ethereal nature of the story.” — The Sunday Daily News, Halifax

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 1995-1996

Out on the Ice in the
Middle of the Bay

by Peter Cumming, Annick Press 1993
10th Anniversary Edition 2004
Third edition released 2012

A little girl and a polar bear cub meet on the ice...

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” 1994

Canadian Library Association Notable Book

short-list: Mr Christie’s Book Award

short-list: Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award

Jessica and the Lost Stories

by Jenny Nelson, Gage Educational Publishing Company 1992

Jessica’s stories have wandered away and she must travel to the moon to find them.

“The softly muted illustrations complement the text and draw you into the story’s imaginary world.” — CM Magazine