About Adam

Change one thing,
and a whole life
can open up.

I didn’t follow a straight line into children’s books. Detours, mistakes, and surprises taught me how to see differently, make connections, and help other people do the same.

Adam Lehrhaupt with one of his rescue dogs
Curious by default.
Dog person by choice.

The detours that shaped me

Good mistakes.
Unexpected turns.
The long way here.

Not on the map. Exactly right.

1Adam as a young child

First chapter

Stories and imagination
were always close by.

2A touring live-production stage

On the road

Touring & live production.
Real life, shows, and
learning to solve anything.

3Adam reading with a monkey

Unlikely teachers

Found inspiration in
surprising places.

4A theatrical illusion on stage

Abracadabra

Theatre, illusions, and
wonder made real.

5People working together on a communal farm

Kibbutz years

Communal farm.
Hard work. Big perspective.

6Adam Lehrhaupt

Still learning

Life’s the best classroom.
I sit in the front row.

What stuck

The things I bring
into everything I do.

These aren’t buzzwords. They’re habits I learned the long way—and the reason I love what I do now.

Curiosity

Ask better questions.
Stay interested.

Participation

Invite people in.
Learning is social.

Connection

Find the thread
between things.

Creativity

Make ideas visible.
Try, sketch, try again.

Generosity

Share what helps.
Root for others.

What I create

Stories, ideas,
and experiences
that connect.

From picture books and podcasts to school visits and classroom resources—everything I create is built to spark curiosity, laughter, and conversations that last.

Adam reading This Is a Good Story

Books

Picture books that make kids laugh, think deeper, and see the world differently.

Podcast

Picture This brings real conversations with creators, educators, and idea makers.

School Visits

High-energy assemblies and workshops that turn students from audience to participants.

Resources

Free lessons, activities, and classroom ideas to help teachers every week.

I believe stories
help kids feel seen,
ask better questions,
and change
what’s possible.
The goal?

Leave every room a little more curious,
a little more connected, and a lot more inspired.

Let’s do something that

opens things up.

Pick a place to start. I’d love to work with you.

Start here

Book Adam

Let’s create an experience your students and teachers will remember.

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School Visits

Ideas that stick long after the day is done.

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Speaking + PD

Professional learning that’s practical, engaging, and built for educators.

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Ideas + Resources

Free lessons, activities, and inspiration you can use right away.

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Have a question or a different idea? Reach out. I’m all ears.