⬇️ Author/illustrator Bonnie Kelso shares about their picture book SLEEPY SEA.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for little ones who are having trouble falling asleep in their own bed."

📚 "This book can also be used in the classroom to discuss biodiversity and marine biology. The story includes facts about how some sea animals sleep, from one eye open to inside their own booger bubble!"

Author/illustrator: Bonnie Kelso

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date: March 11, 2025

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⬇️ Author/illustrator Katie Mazeika shares about their picture book MAYBE JUST ASK ME!

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for open and honest discussions about disability."

📚 "This book can also be used to talk about what we wish others would ask us."

Author/Illustrator: Katie Mazeika

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Beach Lane Books

Publication Date: April 22/2025

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⬇️ Author Tina Shepardson shares about their picture book THE SORRY SEEDS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for families, children, educators, and librarians teaching, modeling, or discussing that saying the words "I'm sorry" isn't always easy and sometimes words alone don't feel like enough. But with a courageous heart, finding a way to ask for forgiveness can make even rotten feelings grow into something sweet. This uplifting story explores the feelings that come with making mistakes, owning them, and learning how to ask others for forgiveness in a way that shows how we feel in our heart."

📚 "This book can also be used for helping kids to understand mistakes do not define them, but empower them to have a growth mindset, knowing they have the power to learn a valuable lesson and make different choices moving forward."

Author: Tina Shepardson

Illustrator: Bong Hyun Shin

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Pub Date: October 8th, 2024

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⬇️ Author Lydia Lukidis shares about their picture book UP, UP HIGH: THE SECRET POETRY OF EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for children who are curious about the beautiful worlds around them and who have many questions about it!"

📚 "This book can also be used to learn more about the role of the Earth's atmosphere and what lies between the highest treetops and the beginning of space."

Author: Lydia Lukidis

Illustrator: Katie Rewse

Publisher: Capstone

Publication Date: Jan 2025

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⬇️ Author Christy Mihaly shares about their picture book OUR CONGRESS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for adults who want to talk with kids about how Congress is supposed to work and its role in our democracy."

📚 "This book can also be used with older kids who like reading picture books and mini-graphic-novels and want to find out more about the history and function of Congress."

Author: Christy Mihaly

Illustrator: Doruntina Beqiraj

Publisher: Albert Whitman

Publication Date: Sept 2024

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