Mischief and joy! What more could a reader, caregiver, librarian, teacher, or kid lit collector want from their children’s books? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find with Messy Press––a New Zealand-based children’s publishing studio, making their U.S. debut this month. Do you want to know something really cool? Without even having had published books yet,
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When it comes to Japanese children’s books, one may expect them all to be cute (kawaii in Japanese). And many of them certainly are as cute as can be! But Japanese children’s books are also SO MUCH MORE, full of surprises, deep creativity, and overflowing with imagination. Just ask Do Re Mi Books’ founders and
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Audiobooks have become a popular choice among every age group across the past half century, with rapid technology changes allowing increased accessibility and collection maintenance. Fifty years ago, children’s audiobooks were for the very young while audiobooks for adults were the purview of national services for the blind. Production values were limited and the choices
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Stories and nature are two universal connections that bond us all together. From exploring the world around us to defining the thoughts within us, we are constantly surrounded by creativity, beauty, and magic. Blue Dot Kids Press is a publisher devoted to exploring these themes of curiosity and exploration by creating gorgeously unique picture books
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Since the publication of its first book in 2016, Canada-based Medicine Wheel Publishing has been dedicated to creating culturally authentic Indigenous books and resource materials that invite readers of all ages to engage respectfully and meaningfully with Indigenous culture. This commitment began with Raven’s Feast and has continued to shape the company’s mission, but it
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Beaming Books, an imprint of Augsburg Fortress Publishers, launched in 2018, and publishes high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive in every part of who they are–emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Their beautifully illustrated children’s books center on self-esteem, mental health, spirituality, progressive Christianity, and diverse childhood experiences. Beaming Books’ titles take children seriously—while still embracing
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One of the first and most exciting ways to spark the curiosity and imaginations of children is through the wonders of the real world around us—a truth that publisher What on Earth! has made their guiding philosophy in each of their wondrous nonfiction books. Founded in 2010 by journalist and author Christopher Lloyd, What on
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At the intersection of wondering kids, science facts, guiding grownups, and amazing books is a magical place of scientific curiosity and exploration. It is here you’ll find NSTA Kids, part of the National Science Teachers Association, dedicated to creating books that share science facts and fun with question-loving young readers. NSTA Kids offers young readers and
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Washington, D.C. is a city rich in historical landmarks, cultural representation, and now, because of the efforts of one publisher, it is also rich in youth authors. Shout Mouse Press is a nonprofit organization based out of the capitol city that focuses on amplifying the voices of tomorrow in the books of today. For the
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