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Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body liberation should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery to introduce the concept of BODY LIBERATION. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and all bodies, and addresses the unfair rules and ideas that currently exist about bodies. It ends with motivational action points for making the world more fair for all!

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

Everything is . . .

MAMA!

Jimmy Fallon, one of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC's Tonight Show host, was on a mission with his first children's book to have every baby's first word be DADA. And it worked! A lot of babies' first words were DADA. However, everything after that was MAMA.

So take a lighthearted look at the world from your baby's point of view as different animals try to teach their children that there are other words in addition to MAMA for familiar objects and activities.

Frog and Toad’s first board book—perfect for little hands!

One Frog. One Toad. Two friends. Always together.

This sweet homage to Frog and Toad’s famous friendship features iconic illustrations from the original books. This must-have board book for baby showers, first birthdays, friends of all ages, and beyond features a cut-out cover and raised element of the duo for curious fingers to interact with.

The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad Are Friends), ALA Notable Children’s Book, the Horn Book Fanfare Honor List, School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book (Frog and Toad All Year). The series has also been adapted into a Broadway musical and an Emmy-winning animated series on Apple TV+.

By: Megan Madison (Author), Jessica Ralli (Author), Isabel Roxas (Illustrotor), Board Book, Picture Book, 2023

A picture book edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and honest, simple ways to answer them.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

An alphabet board book inspired by the bestselling HAIR LOVE, from the original award–winning author and illustrator duo—and perfect for baby gift baskets.

A is for Afro, N is for Natural, and W is for Waves. Letter by letter, follow Zuri and her father in their joy-filled journey through the kinks and curls of Black hair.

This 7x7 board book is perfect as a baby gift, for existing fans of HAIR LOVE, young readers embracing their natural hair, and toddlers learning their ABCs!

All Season’s Greetings and Happy ALL-idays! Learn how different families celebrate the winter season with this holiday card-inspired board book that captures the meaning of Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and more!

The time has come
to send holiday cheer
to family and friends
far and near.

We all celebrate the season
in our own special way.
Let’s look at how families
prepare for each holiday!

Whether it’s putting up the Christmas tree, lighting the menorah, or getting ready for Kwanzaa, this story proves that the holiday season is a special time for everyone and a great way to learn about different winter holidays and send cheer to everyone you know!

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator!
Companion to I Am Love and I Am Human
“A gentle, helpful tool for cultivating kid mindfulness.” —Kirkus Reviews

Discover the power of mindfulness in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!

Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment. Children can learn how to manage their emotions, make good choices, and balance their busy lives by learning to be mindful, express emotions through speech, find empathy through imagination, and wonder at the beauty of the natural world.

“There are times when I worry about what might happen next and what happened before. The thoughts in my head are like rushing water, and I feel like a boat with no anchor . . . being carried away. I give myself a moment. I take a breath.”

Mindfulness encourages us to pay attention to our experiences (our feelings, sensations in the body, emotions, surroundings) without judgment but with kindness and curiosity. Scientific research has proven that there are many benefits to practicing mindfulness. With so many children suffering from anxiety, there is no better tool than learning to be mindful. And it’s never too early to get started.

Here is a gentle expression of the tenets of mindfulness, encouraging young children to breathe, taste, smell, and be present in the here and now. I Am Peace is a reflection of the power of mindfulness in all our lives. It is a perfect guide with which parents and teachers can help children pay attention to their feelings and learn to control their worry and anxiety.

Includes a guided meditation.

Also available:
I Am Me
I Am Yoga
I Am One
I Am Human
I Am Love
I Am Courage
I Am . . . A Box of Goodness!

An inspiring, life-affirming debut activist book in rhyming couplets and triplets about Black heroes for little ones, their families, and anyone who loves A is for Activist and Antiracist Baby.

An inspiring, life-affirming debut activist board book in rhyming couplets and triplets about Black heroes for little ones, their families, and anyone who loves A is for Activist and Antiracist Baby.

Little Black Lives Matter empowers all children, but Black children especially, by affirming that their lives, however little they may yet be, matter. Featuring fifteen great Black heroes of the past and the powerful words they spoke and actions they took, Little Black Lives Matter is a rhyming board book that incorporates memorable quotations and a reminder to little ones that each of these great people once lived a little Black life themselves. From Harriet Tubman and Malcolm X to other inspiring freedom fighters like Marsha P. Johnson, Fred Hampton, and Frederick Douglass, writers James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and Maya Angelou, musical artists Billie Holiday and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, athletes Wilma Rudolph, Jesse Owens, and Muhammad Ali, and Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., this little book encourages young readers to find their inner heroes and see their own self-worth and agency through the acts of great Black heroes who came before them.

"let us look upon them and let us say their names,
And let us hear the mighty words they spoke to bring us change.
...
Audre Lorde lived a little Black life before she wrote to inspire
-"I am deliberate and afraid of nothing"-
to remind us of our inner power, and to share her poetic fire.
...
"So many who've lived these little black lives have mattered, so, you see,
But you needn't change the world, my child, to mean the world to me.

Love is love wherever it's found.
 
This fun and inclusive book celebrates all forms of love found within the animal kingdom.
 
The Love in the Wild board book from Mudpuppy features sweet rhyming text and colorful artwork to highlight the many different types of love that can be found in the animal kingdom.
 
This colorful celebration of love is based on scientists' observations of same-sex couples, adoption, non-binary gender expression and more. Author-illustrator Katy Tanis is currently earning a MA in Biology from Miami University of Ohio. Her graduate work, partnering with the Wildlife Conservation Society, explores the promotion of conservation biology through art.
 
* Inclusivity – Celebrates and promotes inclusivity in a beautiful and unique board book.
* Bright and bold artwork – Bright and colorful illustrations will make reading time a pleasure for both children and parents alike.
* Perfect size - Small 7" x 7" board book is just the size for little hands.

Great gift idea – Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, and other special occasions.

This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE.

Love is baking a special cake. Love is lending a helping hand. Love is reading one more book. In this exuberant board book, many different families are shown in happy activity, from an early-morning wake-up to a kiss before bed. Whether a child has two moms, two dads, one parent, or one of each, this simple preschool read-aloud demonstrates that what's most important in each family's life is the love the family members share.

A celebration of love under the stars for babies and toddlers!

Love Under The Stars Board Book from Mudpuppy is a dreamy companion to our bestselling board book Love In The Wild! Each page is filled with vibrant colors and charming illustrations of different animals expressing love at nighttime.

* Inclusive Messaging – This book celebrates the love that different animals express at nighttime all with colorful artwork and sweet rhyming words.
* Bright and Bold Artwork – Bright and colorful illustrations on 24 pages will make this a happy and loving experience for toddlers to experience and introduce them to different nocturnal animals as the species are labeled throughout the book interior and a downloadable field guide provides additional background information.
* Perfect Size - Small 7” x 7” board book is just the size for little hands.
* Great Gift Idea – This board book makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and special occasions all year through.

By: Leslea Newman (Author) & Carol Thompson (Illustrator), 2008, Picture book, Board book

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for mommy, mama and more!

Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.

Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children in this hearttwearming story of family.

My Hair, My Crown Board Book from Mudpuppy features sweet rhyming words and bold, colorful illustrations that highlight a beautiful and diverse range of Black hairstyles. A surprise mirror on the last page encourages children to celebrate their own beautiful hair!
- 30 pages
- Trim: 6.25" x 6.25", 15.88 x 15.88 cm
- Includes a mirror!
- All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations.
- Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.

Now available in a sweet board book edition, cuddle up and celebrate love in this beautiful story that shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ moms!

“A hug from Mommy, warm and tight.

A squeeze from Mama feels just right.

This is how my mommies say,

‘We love you, baby, night and day!”’

Two mommies share a perfect day with their little one in this joyful board book! From visiting animals on a farm and sharing a car ride sing-along, to a sudsy bath-time and bedtime snuggles galore, love and warmth beam out of every page of this book.

Now available as a beautiful board book, this story is a perfect match for all babies and toddlers. With the lyrical sweetness of favorites like I Love You Through and Through and Guess How Much I Love You, this sweet board book is a delightful way to celebrate love for LGBTQIA+ families!

A just-right gift for new parents, Mother's Day, baby showers, birthdays, and more!