Zoe Twitt is a children’s book author from Victoria, Australia. Zoe graduated from University of Melbourne with a degree in Creative Writing and began creating children’s stories after the birth of her son Angus. He loved her stories from an early age, and sat for hours helping her to develop characters. Her children’s picture book […]
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Author Q&A With Jessica Sinarski
Author and speaker, Jessica Sinarski’s LPCMH superpower is making brain science accessible and entertaining for children and adults alike. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a therapist, consultant, and educator led her to create the resource and training platform—BraveBrains. In addition to speaking engagements all over the country, Jessica partners with schools, child welfare […]
Author Insights: How Books Can Ease Children’s Anxiety
When you’re anxious, you need to release it. Though many turn to unhealthy releases—substance abuse, overindulging, irrational behavior—liberation and long-lasting results can only be found in healthier forms of release. It’s innate. When anxious, the need to restore our bodies to a calm state of homeostasis takes precedence, and the search for release can be […]
Author Q&A With Jeff Alt
Jeff Alt is a celebrated author and avid outdoor enthusiast. His other books include: Four Boots-One Journey, Get Your Kids Hiking, and A Walk for Sunshine. Each of his books are award-winning and have received high praise from readers and educators all over the world. Jeff is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of […]
Book Teaser: A Very Dinosaur Birthday
Your family will roar with laughter at this funny read-aloud from Adam Wallace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the How to Catch series. What if dinosaurs showed up at your birthday party? From prehistoric presents to games crashing out of control and your snacks going extinct, it’s a dino disaster! Dinosaurs are big, and […]
Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia
This interactive, debut book of the Travel Rangers series by Erika Bud and illustrated by Sonia Sengupta, opens the door to imagination. Four kids, the Travel Rangers, along with their guide, explore Australia, learning all they can about this beautiful country. From the Sydney Opera House, to snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, and onto uncovering unexpected […]
The Unique Beak
Sai Peacock struggles to fit in. His beak is too big, and everyone makes fun of it, so he decided to keep to himself. He hides from his friends and when he’s with them, rarely speaks up for fear his big beak will get him in trouble. He chooses to spend his time alone singing […]
Niko Discovers the 5 Senses Game: A Mindfulness Game to Calm Worry and Anxiety
This book is ideal for teaching children, or developmentally challenged individuals, about the five senses. It also addresses how mindfulness can help reduce anxiety and worry. Simply expressed, Niko learns through his daily experiences about the five senses. When he tells his mom that he is worried, she teaches him a game that uses the […]
Please Don’t Tell Cooper He’s a Dog
This cute picture book, by Michelle Lander Feinberg and illustrated by Anna Mosca, shares the story of Cooper, a shelter dog with a mind of his own. The five children in his family, along with their parents, treat Cooper like he’s one of their own. From dining at the table, to skiing with the family […]
My Strong Mind: I’m proactive and keep my emotions in check
Niels Van Hove has done it again—created an uplifting book that shares an encouraging message for kids and adults, alike. The My Strong Mind series is a great way to bolster children’s, and adult’s, courage and confidence. In this addition, his characters Jack and Kate discuss what they’ve learned in school and realize that today’s […]