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Smeagull the Seagull

A True Story
Mark Seth Lender

2019 Finalist
56 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2019 Finalist
Smeagull the Seagull is a TRUE FAMILY STORY and a love story on the wing. Smeagull comes to the house near the shore every day and knocks on the sliding glass door. He knocks when he's hungry, and the people who live there feed him. Smeagull rules the roost! Keeping him fed is an exhausting job, but when Smeagull disappears, it makes clear what an important family member Smeagull has become. There are few places on earth without seagulls, both on shore and inland, and every child will find Smeagull captivating and yet familiar. Smeagull the Seagull teaches young children that animals are precious and have needs and feelings and family, just like us. The planet needs them. Smeagull needs them too! The book is illustrated in full color by the graphic designer, Valerie Elaine Pettis. The text is written in rhyme by Mark Seth Lender, a published author and producer for wildlife content at Living on Earth, which is nationally broadcast on Public Radio. This is a true story. Smeagull is a wild herring gull who does indeed knock at Valerie and Mark's house every day where he is fed scraps from sustainable seafood. First Prize winner (Preschool to Age 5) in 2018 Reader Views, Winner of 2018 Feathered Quill, Be Kind to Animals Award and Finalist (Picture Book for Early Readers) in 2018 Forward INDIES Review.

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Little Moss, Big Tree

M. Yap-Stewart

2019 Honorable Mention
40 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2019 Honorable Mention
🥇Independent Publishers Book Awards Gold Medal WINNER
🥈SCBWI Spark Honor WINNER
🏆Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Awards: FINALIST
🏆🏆National Indie Excellence Awards: FINALIST in two categories
🏆International Book Awards: FINALIST

Little Moss and Little Tree are the best of friends. They do everything together. One day, Little Tree grows into Big Tree. Can the two remain friends? And what will they do when a winter storm comes their way?

Little Moss, Big Tree is a celebration of the friendships that leave lasting impressions, the moments in life that cause us to pause and reflect, and the enduring magic of the natural world.

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Meet the Pops

Belinda Barbieri

2019 Bronze Medal
26 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2019 Bronze Medal
You have probably seen a farm before on television or in books. Maybe youve even visited or lived on one. But it was probably nothing like the Pops Farm. Author Belinda Barbieris Meet the Pops is a delicious family treat. The Pops Farm is magical, with lots of surprises in store for both the young and young-at-heart. Chances are youve never set your eyes on a flock of cotton candy sheep or a herd of chocolate or strawberry milk cows. Theyre all part of this special farm. Meet the Pops is a sweet story meant to delight and educate your family. It uses entertainment to promote exemplary child behavior at home, school, and just about anywhere. An enthusiastic...tale, with a greater focus on good behavior than candy-cane forests Kirkus Reviews Meet the Pops is a bright, smart picture book that engages children with important life lessons. Clarion Reviews

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When God Made Color

Sheri Carmon

2019 Bronze Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2019 Bronze Medal
God doesn't have a favorite color...
God made fish, bugs, birds, and kids in many different shades. All colors of kids are wonderful, and you are one of His fantastic colorful children! In the award winning picture book When God Made Color, the wonders of Creation are spread out before you in all the glories of the rainbow:  the deep purples and blues of night, the bright yellows of day, and the pinks and oranges of flowers. And of course, the colors of all the creatures...including us! The brilliantly-colored illustrations will inspire parent and child alike as together they explore the wonders of God's incredible universe. The paintings and text interact visually, creating a heartwarming Listen-Look-Locate experience. 

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My Mom Has Two Jobs

Michelle Travis

2019 Silver Medal
62 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2019 Silver Medal
Finally, a children's picture book that pays homage to working moms everywhere!

My Mom Has Two Jobs celebrates the work that women do both inside and outside of the home. On each page, children proudly describe how their moms care for them in a special way, while also making the world better through their careers. The book highlights moms in a wide range of  professions, including a teacher, engineer, police officer, doctor, secretary, dentist, firefighter, nurse, lawyer, waitress, military sergeant, veterinarian, and pilot.

This book gives parents a platform to talk with their kids about their work and to help kids see how parents bring the same love, passion, and dedication to both their parenting jobs and their professional jobs. The book is beautifully illustrated to embrace diverse moms of different races and ethnicities and to show the wide range of important roles that women play.

My Mom Has Two Jobs is a 2019 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner for Best Children's Picture Book and a 2019 Independent Publisher Book Award Bronze Medalist for Best Children's Picture Book (ages 7 and under).

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A Christmas Tale
Kevin Brougher

2019 Gold Medal
44 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2019 Gold Medal
A delightful, whimsical, and humorous Christmas tale with stunning illustrations.
"This is absolutely one of the most delightful children's books I've ever seen." - Online Book Club
"The writing, rhyming and full color illustrations in this hardcover book are all top-notch, making for an unforgettable adventure and new holiday tradition that kids love to read, hear and share!" --Tillywig Toy & Media Awards

* Mom's Choice GOLD

* Family Choice Award

* Tillywig Parents' Favorite Award

* Parents' Pick Award

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Praxx and the Ringing Robot

Paul Ian Cross

2018 Finalist
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2018 Finalist

This award-winning picture book teaches an important lesson about doing your chores, properly.

Second prize winner in the Picture Books 5 and Younger category at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2017.

Croak! Bleep! Ring! Ring!

Zobott wasn't normally so noisy.

Join Praxx as he discovers why his best friend is making such a racket. Zobott is...The Ringing Robot!

A fun sci-fi picture book - for ages 2-6 - about how NOT to tidy the house!

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If I Weren't With You

Rosie Pova

2018 Honorable Mention
34 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2018 Honorable Mention

"Mama, if I weren't born, what would you do?" Willy starts a conversation with mama Bear while he's on the move, acting like a natural youngster. In a series of simple and direct questions, the bear cub seeks and receives his mother's reassurance of love and security as the two take a walk in the forest. Mama Bear uses imagery of the forest to communicate her feelings to her cub.

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20 Degrees from Normal

Creative Poems for All Ages
Anissa Ferris, Antonio Ferris

2018 Bronze Medal
38 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2018 Bronze Medal
Straight from the undiluted imagination of a youthful brother and sister team comes "must read" poems for all ages. The diverse assortment of poems will have you laughing out loud, nodding your head in agreement and then recommending the book to a friend. On top of this, the striking full-color illustrations by renowned international artist Fanny Liem brings to life the characters with colorful, rich and vibrant drawings!

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The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear

Book 2: Winter
C.S. O'Kelly

2018 Silver Medal
36 Pages
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Children - Picture Book

2018 Silver Medal
Kirkus Best Books of 2016 (Book 1: Summer) & 2017 (Book 2: Winter), the Gracie & MonkeyBear series celebrates imagination, kindness, and helping those in need! 
 
From aiding a Yeti & Yak  to saving a Thunder Dragon, author C.S. O'Kelly and illustrator, Jordy Farrell take us on an adventure for the ages! With beautiful, and often amusing, illustrations, which make us turn the book sideways every now and again, these are stories that grown-ups and kids will enjoy experiencing over and over. A wonderful gift for all occasions. The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear series is unique in every sense of the word and the message of compassion, friendship and empowerment will be enjoyed for generations. Purchase your copy today.