Biography
Paola Opal (Pen Name) is illustrator and co-author of the "Simply Small" board book series. Bold and bright, these books are perfect for little ones with growing minds. Meet the cute baby animals that find clever ways to solve their not-so-small problems.
Book types: board books, picture books
Guest speaker/presentation information
Book readings and craft activities for young children.
Presentation geographic range: Vancouver, Coast, Lower Mainland
Presentation audience age groups: college/university/adult
Published work
Title: Bitsy
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Spring 11
Publisher: Simply Read Books
SBN: 9781897476659
Binding: Board Book
Title: Rokko
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Spring 11
Publisher: Simply Read Books
SBN: 9781897476598
Binding: Board Book
Title: Dotty
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Fall 10
Publisher: Simply Read Books
SBN: 9781897476543
Binding: Board Book
Title: Perry
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Spring 10
Publisher: Simply Read Books
SBN: 9781897476475
Binding: Board Book
Title: Ollie
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Fall 09
Publisher: Simply Read Books
SBN: 9781897476123
Binding: Board Book
Title: Totty
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Spring 09
Publisher: Simply Read Books
SBN: 9781897476062
Binding: Board Book
Title: Saffy Looks for Rain
Pen Name: Paola Opal
Date of Release: Spring 09
Publisher: Simply Read Books
ISBN: 9781897476035
Binding: Board Book
Title: Saffy
Pen Name: Paola Opal
ISBN: 9781897476024
Publisher: Simply Read Books
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Board Book
Title: One Little Bug
Name: Paola van Turennnout
ISBN: 9781894965125
Publisher: Simply Read Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Awards & recognition
Alcuin Society Award for Excellence in Book Design
(2004 Children's book category, 3rd place) for "One Little Bug"
Both "Saffy" and "Perry" were selected by the Canada Toy Testing Council as best books for children.