From the very beginning, your baby is learning, growing, and discovering the world around them. Cottage Door Baby makes those early moments extra special. Designed for little hands with sturdy pages and gentle colors, our books help babies bond with you, explore with curiosity, and take their very first steps toward language and learning. Whether it’s snuggles at bedtime or giggles during play, Cottage Door Baby is here to make every milestone a memory—because the best beginnings start with stories. Cristina de Lera is a Spanish-American illustrator who brings sweet characters to life. After graduating in Art History at Barcelona University, she began sharing her work with the world, with her delightful drawings being exhibited in galleries from Spain to Japan. Whether using colored pencils or drawing digitally, Cristina loves to combine delicate textures and balanced hues to create happiness in every picture. Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.