Flowerpot Press New Releases Spring 2023

SAY HELLO TO BABY IN THIS PHOTO-BASED BOARD BOOK

Hi, Baby!

By: Flowerpot Press

Everyone from dad and brother to grandma and sister are here to say, “Hi, baby!” Meet all the people and animals baby knows in this delightful board book filled with bright photographs of babies.

Baby Firsts Series

KEY POINTS:

• Combines the simplicity of first word books with photographs that encourage positive reactions in babies

• Features bright photographs on glossy board pages that will appeal to young readers

• Sturdy board pages with rounded corners and enhanced cover treatments

The Baby Firsts series from Flowerpot Press is the perfect introduction to books for even the youngest of children. Each book features lots of friendly faces that draw a baby’s attention and build their love for and familiarity with books— hopefully planting the seeds that last a lifetime!

The Baby Firsts series includes 9 titles.

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ISBN: 9781486724093

ISBN: 9781486712083

SEE WHAT BABY CAN DO IN THIS PHOTO-BASED BOARD BOOK

I See You, Baby!

By: Flowerpot Press

I see you, baby! I see you reading, smiling, playing and so much more! Enjoy all the exciting things a baby can do in this delightful board book filled with bright photographs of babies.

Baby Firsts Series

May 16, 2023

KEY POINTS:

• Combines the simplicity of first word books with photographs that encourage positive reactions in babies

• Features bright photographs on glossy board pages that will appeal to young readers

• Sturdy board pages with rounded corners and enhanced cover treatments

The Baby Firsts series from Flowerpot Press is the perfect introduction to books for even the youngest of children. Each book features lots of friendly faces that draw a baby’s attention and build their love for and familiarity with books— hopefully planting the seeds that last a lifetime!

The Baby Firsts series includes 9 titles.

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ISBN: 9781486724062

ISBN: 9781486714629

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SRP: $7.99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2420-8

Copyright © 2023 Flowerpot Press, a Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada, and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Can you find the flowerpot? No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

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by Patrick Yee

ISBN: 9781486718559

ISBN: 9781486724192

Patrick Yee is one of Singapore’s leading illustrators, having illustrated more than 180 children’s books and receiving multiple awards. He received the Most Prolific Illustrator award from the Singapore Book of Records in 2016. He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Camberwell College of Art and a master’s degree from Brighton University, UK. Yee is actively involved in the local arts scene and teaches at various tertiary educational institutions. He conducts regular art workshops for young children.

The Best Things About series includes 4 titles.

family learning

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Copyright © 2022 Flowerpot Press, a Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada, and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Can you find the flowerpot? No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

SRP: $7.99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2419-2

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by Patrick Yee

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ISBN: 9781486724208

ISBN: 9781486718542

ISBN 978-1-4867-2420-8

Bright illustrations and animal characters will appeal to very young children

• Features minimal text on each spread, perfect for early readers

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Patrick Yee is one of Singapore’s leading illustrators, having illustrated more than 180 children’s books and receiving multiple awards. He received the Most Prolific Illustrator award from the Singapore Book of Records in 2016. He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Camberwell College of Art and a master’s degree from Brighton University, UK. Yee is actively involved in the local arts scene and teaches at various tertiary educational institutions. He conducts regular art workshops for young children.

The Best Things About series

includes 4 titles.

LEARN HOW OUR CHOICES CAN IMPACT OUR EMOTIONS

Anxious?

Written by: Gail Hayes

Illustrated by: Helen Flook

There are many things in life that cannot be controlled. In fact, we cannot decide much of what happens to us. But what we can decide is how we react to what happens to us. Anxious guides readers through some examples of times when readers may deal with anxiety using Bubble and Slug to figure out dilemmas.

Picture Books

June 20, 2023

Dust Jacket Hardcover, 7.5” x 9.5”, 36 Pages

SRP: $14 .99 usd

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Other titles written by Gail Hayes

ISBN: 9781486721177

ISBN: 9781486723041

SRP: $14.99 USD / $16.99 CAD

ISBN 978-1-4867-2700-1

SRP: $8 .99 usd

ISBN: 9781486727001

ISBN 978-1-4867-2701-8

Paperback, 7.375” x 9.25”, 32 Pages

SRP: $8.99 USD / $9.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486727018

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AGE: 5–8

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GRL: K LEXILE®: AD650L BISAC Codes: JUV039050, JUV020000, JUV039140

KEY POINTS:

• An interactive story that allows readers to choose between Bubble Thinking (positive thoughts) and Slug Thinking (negative thoughts) and ultimately decide how the story unfolds

• Back matter includes reflective questions to further enhance understanding of the material

Gail Hayes has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and child studies. She has been working with youth her whole career including over fifteen years in private practice.

Helen Flook was born and currently lives in Wales. She studied art at Norwich School of Art. Her book Welsh Cakes and Custard won the Tir na n-Og prize for the best Welsh children’s book in 2014.

The Elephant Whisperer

Written by: Linda Ragsdale

Illustrated by: Cat LeMaster

Some days Artie’s feelings are like baby elephants, small and manageable. But other times they grow big and stampede out of control. Artie learns to navigate his big elephantsized feelings by taking time to listen to each one and calmly whispering comforting words of advice until his elephant emotions become calm once again.

SRP: $16 .99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2699-8

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KEY POINTS:

• New title in the Peace Dragon Tales collection, a series created by award-winning author Linda Ragsdale

• Features a unique and gentle approach to discussing feelings and emotions

• Linda Ragsdale is available for school and library visits

Linda Ragsdale wants everyone to be a dragon—a Peace Dragon, that is! As an award-winning author, illustrator, international speaker, and peace teacher, Linda developed her Peace Dragon Tales to help us harness our fiery and emotional energies and redirect them into peaceful and productive outcomes.

Cat LeMaster is an illustrator from Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is passionate about the ability of children’s illustration to imbue magic on the mundane and everyday.

The Peace Dragon Tales series includes 7 titles.

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written by Linda

Ragsdale

ISBN: 9781486718511

ISBN: 9781486714667

birds know when how a pelican can fly flapping its wings, why birds much more.

How Do Birds Sing a Duet?

Written by: Clayton Grider

Illustrated by: Srimalie Bassani

An introduction to bird behavior using diagrams, photos, and engaging text to explain why woodpeckers peck, how pelicans fly without flapping their wings, why birds sing, and more.

Copyright © 2022 Flowerpot Press, Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Can you find the flowerpot? No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

SRP: $8 .99 usd

ISBN 978-1-68461-342-7

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illustrated by Srimalie Bassani

ISBN: 9781486722761

ISBN: 9781486724161

various STEM topics

• Question-and-answer format provides an interactive reading experience well-suited for a classroom or home learning setting

• Informational back matter includes quick facts about national birds from around the world

Clayton Grider would watch the robins, blue jays, and cardinals outside his house eating from the bird feeder at a young age, inspiring his interest in writing about birds.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion.

The How Do series includes 13 titles.

SRP: $8 .99 usd

ISBN 978-1-68461-342-7

Copyright © 2022 Flowerpot Press, Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Can you find the flowerpot? No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

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Other titles illustrated by Srimalie Bassani

ISBN: 9781486720736

ISBN: 9781486716517

• New title in the How Do series, a nonfiction series that focuses on various STEM topics

• Question-and-answer format provides an interactive reading experience well-suited for a classroom or home learning setting

• Informational back matter includes experiments to further learning

Madeline J. Hayes is a self-described science nerd. She has expertise in engineering, chemistry, and mass cytometry and works using these skills to assist with research at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion.

The How Do series includes 13 titles.

discover

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world through

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SRP: $9.99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2631-8

Other titles by Dr. Shirley Raines

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• Interactive teaching tools filled with numerous activities created to expand on the content within the book and encourage reader involvement

• Multidisciplinary content for STEM learning

Shirley C. Raines is a former classroom teacher, Head Start director, childcare center director, and president of the University of Memphis, holding a doctorate in education from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she also earned her Master of Science degree.

Curt Hart has been a professional photographer for over 35 years. Curt has a fondness for Strawberry Plains with its unique surroundings full of birds and butterflies.

ISBN: 9781486727025

ISBN: 9781486713714

The My Wonderful World series includes 4 titles.

our wonderful

an exciting lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, this early learning artistic mediums, such as poetry and photography, world around us.

SRP: $9.99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2630-1

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Other titles by Dr. Shirley Raines

ISBN: 9781486727032

ISBN: 9781486713721

• Interactive teaching tools filled with numerous activities created to expand on the content within the book and encourage reader involvement

• Multidisciplinary content for STEM learning

Shirley C. Raines is a former classroom teacher, Head Start director, childcare center director, and president of the University of Memphis, holding a doctorate in education from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she also earned her Master of Science degree.

Curt Hart has been a professional photographer for over 35 years. Curt has a fondness for Strawberry Plains with its unique surroundings full of birds and butterflies.

The My Wonderful World series includes 4 titles.

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Copyright © 2022 Flowerpot Press, a Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada, and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Can you find the flowerpot? No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

SRP: $7.99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2402-4

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by Hazel Quintanilla

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ISBN: 9781486722822

on YouTube for more reading fun!

• Nursery rhymes are the classic introduction for babies and young children to the idea of storytelling

• While delighting in the rhyming words and appealing illustrations, children are boosting their language development and learning social skills

• Sturdy board book designed to withstand lots of love and learning, making it a wonderful addition to a baby’s first library

Hazel Quintanilla has a passion for illustration. She has spent her life mastering a wide variety of media. She has worked on over twenty series in the US, England, and India. Hazel lives with her husband and their cute dogs.

The Hazel Q Nursery Rhymes series includes 14 titles.

ISBN: 9781486715626

WHIMSICALLY EXPERIENCE THIS BELOVED NURSERY RHYME

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

March 21, 2023

Case Hardcover, 8.25” x 8.25”, 36 Pages

SRP: $7.99 usd

SRP: $7.99 USD / $9.99 CAD

ISBN 978-1-4867-2557-1

ISBN: 9781486725571

Scan this code or visit Flowerpot Kids on YouTube to sing along!

Scan this code to read & sing along!

Written by: Melissa Everett

Illustrated by: Oksana

Pasishnychenko

This classic bedtime favorite is expanded into a darling rhyming story full of whimsy and fun. Each new verse encourages readers to follow their dreams and adds more fun to the already beloved favorite.

AGE: 3–6

GRL: I LEXILE®: AD410L BISAC Codes: JUV055000, JUV007000, JUV057000

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KEY POINTS:

• This expanded version of the classic nursery rhyme encourages readers to follow their dreams

• Made with tear-resistant stone paper pages to help transition young readers from board books to picture books with confidence

• Sing-along video available for free on YouTube

Melissa Everett is an outstanding Canadian-born author who now resides with her husband in Spring Hill, TN, where she writes her children’s books. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Melissa writes with a passion and skill perfect for the youngest of readers. Melissa’s gift is taking a series of classic stories and creating new lovable tales for the whole family.

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Oksana Pasishnychenko is an optimistic artist and freelance illustrator born in Ukraine, but currently living and working in beautiful Groningen in the Northern Netherlands. Her husband Alex is her biggest inspiration.

ISBN: 9781486722785

ISBN: 9781486721146

SRP: $8 .99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2632-5

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Special Books by Special Kids!

text make this a good fit for early learners

Finn Coyle is a teen truck enthusiast! From his love of trucks came his series of books that explore the wide variety of machines and trucks that have always interested him. Finn loves meeting fans of his books and has enjoyed hosting book signings in his hometown of Franklin, Tennessee, where he lives with his family and his beloved dog, Jackson.

The Trucks & Stuff series includes 4 titles.

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Other titles by Finn Coyle

ISBN: 9781486722709

ISBN: 9781486726332

SRP: $8 .99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2633-2

Copyright © 2023 Flowerpot Press, a Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

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Other titles by Finn Coyle

ISBN: 9781486726325

ISBN: 9781486722716

• Repetitive phrases and minimal text make this a good fit for early learners

Finn Coyle is a teen truck enthusiast! From his love of trucks came his series of books that explore the wide variety of machines and trucks that have always interested him. Finn loves meeting fans of his books and has enjoyed hosting book signings in his hometown of Franklin, Tennessee, where he lives with his family and his beloved dog, Jackson.

The Trucks & Stuff series includes 4 titles.

LEARN ABOUT A VARIETY OF TRAINS AND WHAT THEY CAN

DO

Fun Trucks

SRP: $9.99 usd

ISBN 978-1-4867-2634-9

June 20, 2023

Lift-the-Page Board Book, 7.5” x 7.5”, 7 Spreads

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD

The Train Team

Written by: Finn Coyle

Copyright © 2023 Flowerpot Press, a Division of Flowerpot Children’s Press, Inc., Oakville, ON, Canada, and Kamalu LLC, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Can you find the flowerpot? No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, optical scan, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

Illustrated by: Srimalie Bassani

The train team introduces different types of trains and the various things they transport. Discover an assortment of trains including a fire train, freight train, passenger train, car transport train, and rail tanker train. Readers can learn more by opening a sturdy full-page flap.

ISBN: 9781486726349

SRP: $6 .99 usd

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Lift-the-Page!

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by Finn Coyle

ISBN: 9781486722754

ISBN: 9781486716470

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Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 Pages

ISBN 978-1-4867-2636-3

SRP: $6.99 USD / $8.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486726363

AGE: 4–7

GRL: K LEXILE®: AD620L

BISAC Codes: JNF057050, JNF051120, JNF058000

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KEY POINTS:

• Lift-the-page enhancements add to the fun and educational reading experience

• Sturdy board pages with rounded corners made for a little reader’s hands

• Features a diverse cast of characters

Finn Coyle is a teen truck enthusiast! From his love of trucks came his series of books that explore the wide variety of machines and trucks that have always interested him.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates.

The Fun Trucks series has 13 titles.