Thank you for stopping by! Back in November 2022, I was thrilled to announce my first book and first collaboration with my husband, John Rocco, entitled How to Send a Hug (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) to multiple starred reviews. Since then, we've been working on lots more.
We have launched several books about topics near and dear to our hearts in both fiction and nonfiction recently including: Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough ; the first three books in our new Meet the Wild Things series for young readers; Hello, I'm a Sloth, Hello, I'm a Pangolin and Hello, I'm a Quokka, Hello, I'm an Axolotl (All nonfiction publishing with G.P. Putnam). Our second fiction picture book with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers entitled All the Books about a book hoarding chipmunk who discovers the magic that of a library card published in 2024 to wide acclaim. I cannot wait to share them all with you. Coming soon: Hello, I'm an Toucan and Hello, I'm a Loris.
We have launched several books about topics near and dear to our hearts in both fiction and nonfiction recently including: Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough ; the first three books in our new Meet the Wild Things series for young readers; Hello, I'm a Sloth, Hello, I'm a Pangolin and Hello, I'm a Quokka, Hello, I'm an Axolotl (All nonfiction publishing with G.P. Putnam). Our second fiction picture book with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers entitled All the Books about a book hoarding chipmunk who discovers the magic that of a library card published in 2024 to wide acclaim. I cannot wait to share them all with you. Coming soon: Hello, I'm an Toucan and Hello, I'm a Loris.
Now Available:
WILD PLACES: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
Praise for Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
⭐️ “[A] sterling biographical account . . . Interspersed quotes from the film David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet lend authenticity . . . Children will delight in learning about the 'voice of nature.' ” --School Library Journal, starred review
⭐️ “This mesmerizing picture book will likely captivate its audience with a powerful, accessible message and remarkable illustrations . . . Belongs in the library of any child who finds joy in the natural world. Dazzling.”--Shelf Awareness, starred review
“For fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.”--Kirkus Reviews
“Naturalistic illustrations illuminate scenes of Attenborough’s youth and young adulthood with period detail . . . An exemplar of a public figure who changed course to address climate change.”--Publishers Weekly
“Told in short elementary-school-friendly sentences with some science vocabulary, the text offers an overarching look at Attenborough’s life so far . . . Crisp, neat prose and lush artwork augment the simplicity well.”--Booklist
“Hayley Rocco proficiently distills information about Attenborough’s career into straightforward text following Attenborough’s path chronologically . . . John Rocco’s art is notable for its rich and luminous hues depicting stunning natural landscapes.”
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books