Publication

"A wonderfully witty take on playing nice, from a fresh and funny new talent. Baby Elisa loves Tag, the family dog. She loves to squeeze him, and pull his tail, and tackle him. Tag loves Elisa too—especially when she’s sleeping. Elisa’s parents tell her, “You must be gentle with the dog, dear.” 

But this is easier said than done. 

What’s a good dog to do?

Written and Illustrated by 

Matthew J. Baek

Published 2008 by Penguin

"A little polar bear wonders what's beyond his wintry world, and when he falls over the edge of 

an ice cliff, he finds out! He's soon befriended by 

a panda who mistakes the mud-covered polar bear for one of his own. The two become quick pals. 

But what happens when the polar bear's muddy splotches wash off? Will the two bears 

stay friends? 

Written and Illustrated by 

Matthew J. Baek 

Published 2009 by Penguin

One late autumn evening, the mother hedgehog explained that in winter, white snow falls, and they need to eat a lot for long winter sleep. As time passed, the mother hedgehog hibernated. "What is snow like?" The baby hedgehog couldn't sleep because of his curiosity.  So began the journey in search of white wintery snow. Will the baby hedgehog see the snow falling from the sky? - 

Written and Illustrated by 

Matthew J. Baek

Published 2015 by Kids-M

"Friends forgive, share, and don't compare." A whimsical story of getting along with a friend even when things don't quite go your way. 

Written and Illustrated by 

Matthew J. Baek
Published 2016 by Kids-M

Bunny with an ear so long that he trips and falls, slowing his friends down. How would he overcome this disability? Long Ear Bunny teaches that our weaknesses can become our strengths. 

Written and Illustrated by 

Matthew J. Baek
Published 2016 by Kids-M

Elisa liked cats. She liked to imitate cats and expressed herself that way. And like a cat, she stretched and climbed up and down. 'I am a Cat' tells a simple story of Elisa, who only wanted attention.

Written and Illustrated by 

Matthew J. Baek
Published 2016 by Kids-M

A delightful, timeless legend based on Jewish tradition, In God's Hands tells of the ordinary miracles that occur when we really, truly open our eyes to the world around us. 

Illustrated by Matthew J. Baek

Jewish Light 2005

The story of a young girl in North Korea who tries to contact her cousin in South Korea via a big, red children s balloon. Through the course of this daring adventure, she explores the world around her. N is for North Korea introduces young readers to what that world is like for this girl. 

Illustrated by Matthew J. Baek

Sevenoff, LLC 2012