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Naya Lazareva (International) assertion Naya Lazareva i(12238084 works by)
Also writes as: Naya Ivashchuk
Born: Established: Kyiv,
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Ukraine,
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Former Soviet Union,
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Eastern Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Ukrainian
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1 y separately published work icon The Very Big Sum Adrian Dudek , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2023 26641347 2023 single work picture book children's 'This is the story of a very big sum, and how Teddy and Mabel outsmarted their mum.
Teddy and Mabel have been given a challenge! Can they add up all the numbers from 1 to 100 before it gets too dark to play?' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Winter's Kiss Heidi James , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2023 26499768 2023 single work picture book children's 'A Winter’s Kiss is a whimsical journey through the seasons, as experienced by a child for the first time. Travel the wonders of nature through winter, spring, summer and autumn with this beautifully illustrated picture book.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Hug, Cuddle, Read and Snuggle : Nursery Rhymes for Quiet Times Jenni Leece , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2022 23664232 2022 selected work poetry 'Say it or sing it, these rhymes will delight. Snuggle up and let your imagination take flight! This collection of original rhymes can be sung to traditional nursery tunes, perfect for bedtime fun.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Understanding Oscar Jade Chapman , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Chippendale : Little Steps , 2021 22125218 2021 single work picture book children's 'Oscar is a little bit different from his brothers, and has a different way of interacting with the world. Sometimes that can be hard on his brothers, but Banjo discovers that a little understanding can go a long way.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Jeremy's Changing Family Simone Collier , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2021 21266813 2021 single work picture book children's

'Jeremy isn’t really sure why there needs to be these new kids coming into his home where he lives with his mum and dad and his brother, Riley. Jeremy struggles with the reality of his family changing as other children who are unable to live with their families come and live with his.'

Source : publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon Time for Tai Chi Janet Currie , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Little Steps , 2021 20974174 2021 single work picture book children's 'Join Talia as she enters an amazing wonderland of imagination and awe-inspiring happiness. Talia knows that whenever she now feels slightly tense or wants to relax, it’s time for Tai Chi.' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Duckdog Lyndall Goff , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2020 19883577 2020 single work picture book children's

'Duckdog is very different from his sisters and friends, and sometimes it's hard for him to fit in. With some help and encouragement from Mumma Duck, Duckdog learns to embrace his uniqueness and enjoy being himself.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Mr Brown Thomasina Williams , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Kostya Lazarev (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2019 18926377 2019 single work picture book children's 'Join Mr Brown the bear as he prepares to hibernate through another long, cold winter. But there’s a hiccup: Mr Brown isn’t ready! Before he can put on his blindfold and enjoy a well-deserved rest, his friends Petunia, Boris, Lulu, Digby and Mabel must come to the rescue and help him complete his chores. Can they get him tucked in before the first snowfall?

'Mr Brown is a whimsical rhyming story of a bear preparing to hibernate. The fun to read aloud rhyme provides opportunities for children to anticipate and predict the rhyming words and assists children in building their language skills. Along with the story itself the beautiful illustrations by Naya and Kostya Lazareva bring Mr Brown’s world to life and make Mr Brown an engaging story for young readers.

'Through her work, Thomasina aims to not only engage and entertain the young reader, but also inform their sense of self and place within the world. By providing her audience with a lighthearted tale in which different animals band together despite their very visible differences she encourages children to consider what’s truly important in a friend and what’s truly important in a friendship. This is more than a bedtime story, it’s an opportunity to show your children the value of friendship and teach them the values that glue friendship together.' (Publication summary)

 
1 y separately published work icon Mining and Me Michael Martucci , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Kostya Lazarev (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2019 17535831 2019 single work picture book children's

'Having a dad who works at a 'fly in, fly out' mine site isn't always easy - it means he can be away for weeks at a time. But no matter how far away he is, his love is always there.

'Learn all about what it's like to be a part of a mining family in 'Mining and Me'.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Giggly Times, Giggly Rhymes No. 3 Richie Cotton , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Kostya Lazarev (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2018 15880705 2018 selected work poetry picture book children's

'This book is the third of the Giggly Times, Giggly Rhymes picture books. Inside are short, wild and funny stories that appeal to children and adults of all ages with illustrations that capture the words and your imagination.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Cody the Pony Goes to Pony Club Michelle Path , Warragul : Purple Pony Publishing , 2017 14928607 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Mimi has a new pony called Cody. She has had him broken in and now they are about to embark on their learning journey. Despite Cody's initial hesitation on arriving at the Pony Club - and seeing so many other horses and ponies - he soon realises Pony Club is going to be a lot of fun. Mimi and Cody throw themselves enthusiastically into learning new things, the start of many exciting adventures together.
In the second book of the series, Author Michelle Path has created an absorbing short story, perfect for the aspiring young rider. Her first-hand knowledge of horses is beautifully complemented by artist Naya Ivashchuk, whose illustrations bring to life Michelle's twin passions of writing and riding, and will captivate adult and child alike.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Fastest Tortoise on the Block Michael Gray , Naya Lazareva (illustrator), Kostya Lazarev (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2017 12238131 2017 single work picture book children's

'And they're off! A boy and a tortoise become fast friends as they prepare for the biggest event in town - the monthly tortoise race. It's not winning that counts, but that won't stop this tortoise from being the fastest tortoise on the block!' (Publication Summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Cody the Pony Michelle Path , Naya Ivashchuk (illustrator), Glebe : Little Steps , 2016 9384826 2016 single work picture book children's

'Mimi is excited — she is going to be getting a pony! But before she can meet Cody and start riding him, she has a lot to prepare to prepare and learn.' (Publication summary)
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