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What a thrill to hold in my hands for the first time a children’s book I illustrated! It won’t be long before you’re able to hold the same book as well. Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek by @stephencbarr comes out via @nealporterbooks May 12th, but you can click around on your device and order one today!

What a thrill to hold in my hands for the first time a children’s book I illustrated! It won’t be long before you’re able to hold the same book as well. Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek by @stephencbarr comes out via @nealporterbooks May 12th, but you can click around on your device and order one today!

If you’re at the @phlairportart between terminals E and F, check out the comics exhibit “JAWN 8” where some Philly cartoonists have made new artwork, curated by @hc_atphlart. I have a goofy new comic strip called “The Art Museum Games,” which features two characters running around the @philamuseum playing pranks and bein’ silly. Thanks so much to Ursula Stuby for design help, and thanks to @anujink for road tripping with me to see the work!
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#artmuseum #airport #comics #philadelphia #philly

If you’re at the @phlairportart between terminals E and F, check out the comics exhibit “JAWN 8” where some Philly cartoonists have made new artwork, curated by @hc_atphlart. I have a goofy new comic strip called “The Art Museum Games,” which features two characters running around the @philamuseum playing pranks and bein’ silly. Thanks so much to Ursula Stuby for design help, and thanks to @anujink for road tripping with me to see the work!
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#artmuseum #airport #comics #philadelphia #philly

If you’re at the @phlairportart between terminals E and F, check out the comics exhibit “JAWN 8” where some Philly cartoonists have made new artwork, curated by @hc_atphlart. I have a goofy new comic strip called “The Art Museum Games,” which features two characters running around the @philamuseum playing pranks and bein’ silly. Thanks so much to Ursula Stuby for design help, and thanks to @anujink for road tripping with me to see the work!
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#artmuseum #airport #comics #philadelphia #philly

If you’re at the @phlairportart between terminals E and F, check out the comics exhibit “JAWN 8” where some Philly cartoonists have made new artwork, curated by @hc_atphlart. I have a goofy new comic strip called “The Art Museum Games,” which features two characters running around the @philamuseum playing pranks and bein’ silly. Thanks so much to Ursula Stuby for design help, and thanks to @anujink for road tripping with me to see the work!
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#artmuseum #airport #comics #philadelphia #philly

If you’re at the @phlairportart between terminals E and F, check out the comics exhibit “JAWN 8” where some Philly cartoonists have made new artwork, curated by @hc_atphlart. I have a goofy new comic strip called “The Art Museum Games,” which features two characters running around the @philamuseum playing pranks and bein’ silly. Thanks so much to Ursula Stuby for design help, and thanks to @anujink for road tripping with me to see the work!
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#artmuseum #airport #comics #philadelphia #philly

If you’re at the @phlairportart between terminals E and F, check out the comics exhibit “JAWN 8” where some Philly cartoonists have made new artwork, curated by @hc_atphlart. I have a goofy new comic strip called “The Art Museum Games,” which features two characters running around the @philamuseum playing pranks and bein’ silly. Thanks so much to Ursula Stuby for design help, and thanks to @anujink for road tripping with me to see the work!
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#artmuseum #airport #comics #philadelphia #philly

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m now represented by the incredible @ericarsilverman at @stimolaliterarystudio ! I’ve always been in love with the artwork in children’s books, and I’m giddy imagining what it will be like to draw them in the years to come. I’m honored to be a part of all the wonderful talent at Stimola. Can’t wait!
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#illustration #kidlit #stimola #childrensbooks #picturebooks #diner #bookworm

No school today, so drawing with Margaret at @visitpham

No school today, so drawing with Margaret at @visitpham

No school today, so drawing with Margaret at @visitpham

No school today, so drawing with Margaret at @visitpham

No school today, so drawing with Margaret at @visitpham

Just plain giddy to announce that my author debut WE’RE LATE! comes out summer of 2027 from @holidayhousepeachtree / @nealporterbooks! Once again I have the honor of being edited by @taylornorm and art directed by @brownie_girl_42.

The book follows the story of a family of rabbits late for a flight, scrambling through an airport. Inspired by real events!

Thank you so much to @ericarsilverman for working with me on this story and helping bring this book to life. Can’t wait to show you all this book soon enough!

We’re thrilled to welcome back Steve Teare this SATURDAY with his first illustrated picture book, Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! 🫣⁠📖
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You may know @steveteare from his incredible pet portraiture - now he’s illustrated a delightful book with author, @stephencbarr. Steve will do a reading of the book as a well as a drawing activity for kids and adults alike. We hope you join the fun and support a local artist!⁠
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🗓️ 5/23/26⁠
🕛️ 12-3pm⁠
📍Capricorn Books

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

My very first author visit at a bookstore took place yesterday alongside my partner/Steve-in-crime @stephencbarr. Thank you so much to the lovely gang at @booksofwonder for having us! The kids played games with us, watched us come up with half remembered songs on the spot, and even drew the character Ro with me from our new book Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek! Thank you to my agent @ericarsilverman for joining the fun, and special thank you to @fleuryfleury and Margaret for shuffling all over Manhattan with me!

Ready or not, here we come! 👀

We found our new hiding spot AND our NEW favorite picture book!Join us this Sun, 5/17 at 11:30AM for a storytime with author Stephen Barr @stephencbarr and illustrator Steve Teare @steveteare , celebrating their new picture book SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK!

A sweet, candy-colored love letter to dads and the games we never forget. Come find your signed copy at Books of Wonder; tap to order!

🔗Link to RSVP in bio!

#hideandseek #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbookstore #storytime

Hi, I’m Steve Teare, the illustrator for SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK by Stephen Barr (@stephencbarr) and I’m here to show you how I illustrated this picture book, which is on sale now!⁠
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About the book:⁠
A father and son play hide and seek, but the game gets a bit too real when a thunderstorm rolls in.⁠
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Play is how children make sense of the world, and hide and seek is no exception. Readers of any generation will immediately recognize the negotiations that go on in this family’s games: Dad should seek, but shouldn’t find his son Ro too fast. Siblings always spill the beans if they see you hide. And no one is as good a finder as Mom. ⁠
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But sometimes you find a hiding place that is really, really hidden. And if a loud storm kicks up outside, seeming to hiss your name, you might wonder if Dad is ever going to find you. Is he even still looking? ⁠
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Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek is an effortlessly funny and gloriously relatable family yarn with an ending like a reassuring hug, as Dad affirms that Ro is never forgotten and always safe. Steve Teare’s part-comic, part-painterly illustrations amplify all the humor and warmth of Stephen Barr’s story. Youngsters still trying to figure out how much independence they’re quite ready for, and the grown-ups supporting that journey, will return to this book often.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

Finding missing things, whether kids, Lego, or hope, is one of the most resonant experiences of being a kid, not to mention a human. This book has (at least) 16 such success stories, all told from the perspective of exceptional young hider Ro, in a story that is as hilariously accurate as it is profoundly funny. We are SO very proud to publish a work of such astute observation and affection, by the nimble genius @stephencbarr and the wildly talented @steveteare in his debut picture book.

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

The day is finally here, and SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK is out! It was written by Mr. @stephencbarr and illustrated by yours truly. It follows the story of thoughtful kid Ro playing hide and seek with his dad and musing on what hide and seek is all about!

The book was edited by the amazing @taylornorm and art directed by the wonderful @brownie_girl_42, and is published by @nealporterbooks of @holidayhousepeachtree.

I had such a wonderful time illustrating this, my debut picture book. The Neal Porter team encouraged me to experiment and have fun with the art, and I can’t thank them enough for that.

I must express my gratitude to Stephen and Taylor and Jennifer for trusting me with this book. I’m also very lucky to have @ericarsilverman for an agent; thank you, Erica for all your insight and thoughts throughout this project! Special thanks to @sjacobee for critical photoshop know-how and tech tips along the way. Tip-of-the-hat to @sacredprism and @lancehansen1 for more tech/printing suggestions early on. And of course, thanks and love to @fleurymade and Margie for all the support and encouragement.

I’ll be doing events for this book all over the area soon, but today I’m celebrating and just so happy to be drawing books for kids!

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Steve Teare from Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek (as played with Dad) with reassuring text by Stephen Barr.Teare draws comic strips for US magazines, and this uses a painterly base overlaid with comic strip pen drawing. Neal Porter Books 12 May.@steveteare @nealporterbooks@stephencbarr