Lisa Johnston Hancock is an Illustrator, Author & Educator based in Los Angeles, CA.
Her illustrations portray elements of the natural world, with a textural quality and calming color palette. Santiago and Great Bear is her debut picture book as an author-illustrator.
Blending lyrical storytelling with astronomy and themes of hope, friendship and self-confidence, Santiago and Great Bear sparks children’s creativity and offers comfort and inspiration to children navigating big changes. With additional information on constellations and phases of the moon, found in the back matter, the book engages children’s curiosity about the moon and stars and also fits well with STEM units focus on the night sky.
Poetic, tender and filled with wonder, Santiago and Great Bear invites children to look up at the night sky – and to being open to new opportunities in every change.
Santiago and Great Bear, releases on June 30, 2026. You can pre-order the book through Amazon , Barnes and Noble , BAM! Booksamillion or Bookshop.org, to support your favorite Indie bookstore.
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