COMING SOON!
Helping kids navigate the world of media, this adorable picture book tells the story of a curious boy, overwhelmed with television and tablet images, who dares to ask the question; Is That Real?
Kids will become more discerning and less fearful as they explore the difference between "real" and "made up". Beautifully illustrated, and perfect for every child who is old enough to use a tablet or watch TV.
AFFORDABLE Quality Books for Ages 2-6
Feel-Good stories that kids, parents and teachers love!
Every Backpackbook is available to read for free on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. Or, the purchase price for Kindle editions is just $2.99 U.S. Paperbacks are $9.99 U.S. for Teacher's Choice Holiday Favorites and $11.99 U.S. for Teacher's Choice Life Skills Adventures. Happy reading!
You are More Than What you Wear!
Jane has some ideas about how to dress and what to wear and that means JEANS!
So, when her mother suggests she wear a frilly dress to visit her Grandma, Jane must think quick. You can’t climb a tree in a dress, or ride a skateboard in a dress, she pleads.
Mom gently reminds Jane that she is loved, no matter what she wears. Jane’s scruffy little dog has his own idea of what to do with a pair of jeans and provides a surprise happy ending.
Can't Wait for Sunday!
Sunday is the best day of the week! Follow a little boy as he counts down the days until Sunday when he can spend the whole day with his family.
A joyful look at busy life and the simple pleasures of family time. A feel-good book for kids 2 to 6 years.
Ten Little Happies BESTSELLER
KIDS! Whenever you feel sad or blue, just reach into your memory where the Happies live!
Everyone has Happies. It might be a flower, or a bird, or it might be a sandcastle that you built on a beach. Maybe it’s a gold sticker you received for doing something special. Happies are always there when you need them.
Ten Little Happies teaches little ones to focus on happy thoughts to help relieve anxiety or fear and is a great bedtime soother.
NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS!
From the author of the bestseller Ten Little Happies comes another feel-good book about memories and happy thoughts. Helping little ones to self-soothe, this book is a must for reluctant sleepers or kids with separation anxiety. If the holidays are stressful for your little one, try Ten Little Christmas Happies!
The Red Sweater BESTSELLER
When a little boy doesn't get the birthday present he wished for, he learns a valuable lesson about charity and generosity.
Mom orders a red sweater online and when it arrives it's not exactly what they expected. When Mom suggests they donate it to the local charity shop, the idea is met with some resistance. After all, the sweater was "special" and what if someone who isn't so nice gets it?
Dog's Best Friend! The Beloved Bestseller!
When a scruffy dog is followed home by a tiny Christmas tree, he nurtures and loves it, only to discover that it can’t stay with him forever.
I Heard Christmas Whisper is a sweet reminder that while December 26 might feel sad, next year Christmas will return.
Kids love the adorable pup who feels blue when Christmas is over but cheers up when he learns how to hold the season in his heart all year long.
Beautifully illustrated, this Christmas tale is sure to become a favorite.
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TEACHER'S CHOICE LIFE SKILLS ADVENTURES
Follow these adorable insects as they navigate through life's challenges with humor and learn new skills along the way. Kids love the funny illustrations and relate to everyday events as told from a bug's eye perspective.
Do Bees Say Please?
A friendship adventure
All the animals on the farm are afraid of Bee. But with some good advice from a wise goose, the lonely little Bee soon makes friends.
But the real excitement happens when a stubborn baby goat won’t come down from the barn roof. Bee gets a sweet idea and saves the day.
Available in paperback or Kindle editions on Amazon
Do Ants Have Uncles?
A "play safe" adventure
When our hero, Ant, accidentally gets hijacked to the city in a human’s backpack, returning home becomes top priority.
With the help of city and forest animals, Ant uses willpower and inner strength to travel back to the colony.
Little ones will learn about determination, self-reliance and playing safely outside.
A heartwarming rhyming tale, with charming illustrations.
Do Butterflies Sleep?
A new experience adventure
Along with a variety of forest friends, a busy butterfly glides through a morning routine, the first day of school and bedtime with a cheerful attitude.
But the real fun is at school. Our hero meets a shy rabbit, a bullying bird, plays basketball with a bear and tic tac toe with a with a mouse.
Little ones will learn about new experiences and diversity from this heartwarming tale, with charming illustrations, told in gentle rhyme.
Do Beetles Sing?
A music adventure
Beetle wants to play an instrument but doesn’t want to practice. Guitar, violin, drums, which shall it be?
After unsuccessfully trying out several different instruments, the stubborn little Beetle is finally convinced by his friends to go to music school.
Little ones will learn about perseverance and patience.
Do Flies Tell Lies?
An honesty adventure
Welcome to the town of Horsefly in the old west, named after our hero’s ma and pa.
Fly wants to be sheriff, but he must prove himself first. The chance comes when Bandit Bird holds up the bank and takes off into the desert with all the gold.
Can fly achieve his dream of being the sheriff of Horsefly? Can Fly make friends with the horses even though they are afraid of being bitten?
A laugh-out-loud tale, with funny illustrations, told in gentle rhyme.
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