2024 Spring Catalog by Flowerpot Press

Flowerpot Press About Us

Since 2005, Flowerpot Press has been planting the seeds that help young minds grow by offering a broad range of titles developed to entertain, educate, and inspire children. Flowerpot Press has also been doing a lot of growing itself. We remain dedicated to creating fun, high-quality children’s books for young readers and have continued to branch out to find even more ways to bring our books to shelves in schools, stores, and libraries across North America and beyond.

Our titles range from fiction to nonfiction for children from birth to fifth grade. We feature a variety of innovative nonfiction titles, colorful early learning titles, whimsical adventure stories, delightful photo-based titles, and so much more. Our hope is that each reader finds a character to relate to and a topic they love in the pages of our books!

As we continue to grow, we are committed to sharing stories that foster a sense of curiosity, a passion for adventure, a desire to learn, and most importantly, a love of reading.

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How Do Meteorologists Predict the Future?

Written by: Lisa Spencer

Illustrated by:

Srimalie

Bassani

Have you ever wondered how meteorologists on TV predict the weather? A basic explanation of weather instruments, forecasting, and so much more is explored through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text in this addition to the How Do? series.

How Do?

12, 2024 Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 Pages

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486729821

How Do You Become an Olympian?

How Do?

March 12, 2024

Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 Pages

SRP: $12.99 USD / $16.99 CAD

8” x 8”, 32 pages

SRP: $6.99 USD / $8.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486729845

7–10

GRL: R LEXILE®: 940L BISAC Codes: JNF037080, JNF051120, JNF050000

Written

by:

Madeleine Kelly

Illustrated by:

Srimalie Bassani

Have you ever wondered how athletes become Olympians? Canadian Olympic runner and author Madeleine Kelly explains the history of the Games, how athletes train for their event, and so much more in this addition to the How Do? series! Each topic is explored through illustrations and informative and engaging text.

HC ISBN: 9781486729814

Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD

PB ISBN: 9781486729838

AGE: 7–10

GRL: R LEXILE®: 880L

BISAC Codes: JNF054110, JNF054000, JNF007100

KEY POINTS:

• A fully-illustrated nonfiction picture book that is a great introduction to meteorology

• Question-and-answer format encourages readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct response

• Includes educational back matter with weather-based activities and a glossary of terms The

KEY POINTS:

• A fully-illustrated nonfiction picture book that is a great introduction to the Olympic Games

• Question-and-answer format encourages readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct response

• Includes fun Olympic-themed activities and games

The How Do? series has 23 titles.

How Do? series has 23 titles.

How Do You Turn Data Into Drawings?

Written

by:

Clayton Tobias Grider

Illustrated by: Srimalie

Bassani

Have you ever wondered how to turn data into graphs and charts?

How Do?

March 12, 2024

Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 Pages

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD

HC ISBN: 9781486729708

Animal Exercises

March 12, 2024

Board Book, 7” x 7”, 12 Spreads

Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages

SRP: $6.99 USD / $8.99 CAD

PB ISBN: 9781486729852

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486729715

Illustrated by: Brian Fitzgerald

Get up and get moving with these active animal friends!

A basic explanation of statistics concepts including descriptive and inferential statistics, collecting and recording data, how to make various graphs, and more is explored through charts, illustrations, and informative text in this addition to the How Do? series. Related

AGE: 7–10

GRL: Q LEXILE®: 870L

BISAC Codes: JNF035000, JNF050000, JNF000000

Teach your little one the power of moving their body each day with these fun High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)-inspired workouts made just for little kids. Each workout is explained on the left side of the page and the corresponding illustrations show kids just what to do.

AGE: 3–8

GRL: I LEXILE®: AD460L

BISAC Codes: JUV032000, JUV002000, JUV015000

ISBN: 9781486718504

ISBN: 9781486725854

KEY POINTS:

• A fully-illustrated nonfiction picture book that is a great introduction to statistics

• Question-and-answer format encourages readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct response

• Includes a fun statistic games and activities

The How Do? series has 23 titles.

KEY POINTS:

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

• Simplistic text and colorful illustrations make this a great book for a young readers

• Highlights the importance of movement and exercise for young kids

Brian Fitzgerald is an internationally recognized award-winning illustrator of children’s picture books. He is a graduate of Ireland’s National College of Art & Design and lives and works in the coastal town of Dun Laoghaire just outside Dublin City. Brian has illustrated for many magazines and design studios, and his work has been exhibited in The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Montereggio Di Mulazzo, and the Cerval Foundation Gallery in Milan.

Related Titles:

Born Brave Animal Yoga Jungle Gym

Illustrated by: Brian Fitzgerald

March 12, 2024

Board Book, 7” x 7”, 12 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486729722

March 12, 2024

Dust Jacket, 7.5” x 9.5”, 32 Pages

Get up and get moving with these active animal friends! Teach your little one the power of moving their body each day with these fun yoga-inspired stretches made just for little kids. Each workout is explained on the left side of the page and the corresponding illustrations show kids just what to do. ISBN: 9781486729715

AGE: 3–8

GRL: J LEXILE®: AD530L

BISAC Codes: JUV032000, JUV002000, JUV015000

KEY POINTS:

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

• Simplistic text and colorful illustrations make this a great book for a young readers

• Highlights the importance of movement and exercise for young kids

Written

by:

Megan Bomgaars

Illustrated by: Quiel Ramos

A new colorful and sparkling story from Megan Bomgaars reminds readers that they were born brave just like Megan! This uplifting and whimsical follow up title to Born to Sparkle reminds us of all the ways we have shown courage and bravery every single day since the day we were born. From the first night sleeping on your own to the first day of school, we have all faced challenges, but Megan reminds us we are all brave enough to face whatever comes our way!

SRP: $12.99 USD / $16.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486727865

AGE: 5–8

GRL: I LEXILE®: AD460L

BISAC Codes: JUV039140, JUV002000, JUV039150

KEY POINTS:

• Celebrates the diversity in our community

• Uses descriptive language and bright illustrations to provide an engaging interactive reading experience

Megan Bomgaars is a public speaker, artist, entrepreneur and star of A&E’s Emmy award-winning docuseries, “Born This Way.” Megan loves to share her life experiences with others and travels across the country giving keynote speeches and presentations on a variety of topics. Megan has written about her life experiences and her beliefs about being fully included in her community while overcoming limitations. Working with her teachers at school, she composed a popular video called “Don’t Limit Me.”

Quiel Ramos was born in Barcelona, Spain, but grew up and trained in Huelva, Spain. Quiel has been drawing all his life and studied fine arts in Seville before becoming a professional illustrator in 2015. Quiel has completed over 27 titles with different Spanish publishers since his first published book Arturo and the Apples. Although Quiel has a distinct illustration style, he tries to adapt his work to each new project.

Police in Our School

Written by: Becky Coyle

Illustrated by: juanbjuan oliver

A School Resource Officer has a diverse role in the school community and has many duties and responsibilities. Police In Our School teaches kids about the important role their school resource officers play to protect them and their school.

School Safety

March, 12, 2024

Paperback, 9” x 9”, 32 Pages

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486730049

AGE: 6–10

GRL: J LEXILE®: AD590L

BISAC Codes: JNF024080, JNF050000, JNF011000

KEY POINTS:

• Series created to help explain school safety concepts to young children

• Written by a former school resources and police lieutenant based on her experience working with kids in schools

• Introduces topics in a simple and engaging rhyming format

Becky Coyle combines her passion for writing and her work as a lieutenant police officer and school resource officer to create informative and engaging books that help children understand the importance of safety in their school. Becky lives in Tennessee with her husband, John, and their two dogs, Rookie and Cadet. She is the proud mother and grandmother of four wonderful children and five exceptional grandchildren.

juanbjuan oliver was born in Mallorca, Spain and grew up drawing monsters, animals, and superheroes.

As an adult, Juan decided to spend his life focusing on what he’d always loved doing: drawing. He now spends his days as an illustrator for children. His favorite part about his job is creating things from his imagination that young Juan would have enjoyed.

School Bus Safety

Written by: Becky Coyle

Illustrated by: juanbjuan oliver & Elmira Eskandari

Traffic safety matters. One of the first chances we get to teach this subject is as young ones start riding the bus. In School Bus Safety, Becky Coyle uses adorable rhymes and illustrations to teach young students, in a fun and engaging way, the importance of knowing and following the rules.

March, 12, 2024

Paperback, 9” x 9”, 32 Pages

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486730056

AGE: 5–8

GRL: I LEXILE®: AD510L

BISAC Codes: JNF024080, JNF050000, JNF057030

KEY POINTS:

• Series created to help explain school safety concepts to young children

• Written by a former school resources and police lieutenant based on her experience working with kids in schools

• Introduces topics in a simple and engaging rhyming format

juanbjuan oliver was born in Mallorca, Spain and grew up drawing monsters, animals, and superheroes. As an adult, Juan decided to spend his life focusing on what he’d always loved doing: drawing. He now spends his days as an illustrator for children. His favorite part about his job is creating things from his imagination that young Juan would have enjoyed.

Related Titles:

The Lockdown Drill School Safety

March, 12, 2024

Paperback, 9” x 9”, 32 Pages

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD

Written by: Becky Coyle Illustrated by: juanbjuan oliver

The Lockdown Drill teaches students the importance of listening to their teacher and school resource officer during important school drills. In her work as an elementary school resource officer, Becky Coyle learned firsthand how misinformation can affect student performance during emergency procedures and was inspired to create this book.

ISBN: 9781486730063

Lady Sunflower

AGE: 6–10

GRL: J LEXILE®: AD670L BISAC Codes: JNF024080, JNF050000, JNF045000

KEY POINTS:

• Series created to help explain school safety concepts to young children

• Written by a former school resources and police lieutenant based on her experience working with kids in schools

• Introduces topics in a simple and engaging rhyming format

Written by: Sierra Shuck-Sparer Illustrated by: Chloe Tyler

An achingly poignant collection written when Sierra found herself grappling with the unimaginable: high-risk medulloblastoma. At the age of fifteen, Sierra was thrust into her harrowing battle against Gertrude (the name she gave her cancer). She faced relentless treatments and surgeries all while trying to retain her identity as a teenager heading into her college years. Sierra chronicled her journey through diagnosis, relapses, and treatment stages.

A remarkable blend of heartrending poetry, introspective essays and songs, zines, and curated playlists

Paperback,

SRP: $15.99 USD / $19.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486729869

AGE: 14–18

GRL: N/A LEXILE®: NP

BISAC Codes: YAN043000, YAN024030, YAN030020

KEY POINTS:

• This collection is a radiant call to raise awareness about pediatric cancer

• A remarkable blend of heartrending poetry, introspective essays and songs, zines, and curated playlists

ISBN:

Sierra Shuck-Sparer was a parttime poet and artist and a full-time student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, majoring in healthcare and public policy. She enjoyed making earrings and other art, collecting tiny things, reading, and making random movie references from the 20 movies she watched over and over again (“You were right, I was less right”). When she wasn’t at school, she lived in Knoxville, TN, with her cat, beagle, brother, parents.

Chloe Tyler fell in love with art in high school and within a matter of months, it became her entire life. Chloe is inspired most by color and music and spends her free time painting in her tiny reading-nookturned-studio in the corner of her room, as well as looking for other people’s dogs to play with (at least until she can get her own).

Animal Lovers

Bird Buddies

By: Curt Hart

Get ready to soar into the exciting world of North American birds.

Bird Buddies isn’t just a regular book—it’s like having a bird adventure right in your hands! This book is perfect for bird watchers, and anyone who likes to have fun while learning. Get ready to spread your wings and dive into the wonderful world of birds with Curt Hart and his amazing photos.

April 16, 2024 Board Book, 7” x 7”, 10 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD HC ISBN: 9781486729159

Penguin Parade

Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages

SRP: $6.99 USD / $8.99 CAD PB ISBN: 9781486729166

AGE: 3–6

GRL: N LEXILE®: AD730L

BISAC Codes: JNF003030, JNF041000, JNF037040

By: James Roberts

Read along as we travel to icy places and meet all kinds of penguins. Learn how they swim like fish, see how they take care of their babies, and find out what to call a bunch of penguins hanging out together – whether they’re on land or in the water!. This book is the perfect companion for animal lovers, nature lovers, and anyone who likes to have fun while learning.

April 16, 2024

Board Book, 7” x 7”, 10 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD HC ISBN: 9781486729135 Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages

SRP: $6.99 USD / $8.99 CAD

9781486729142

AGE: 3–6

GRL: P LEXILE®: AD770L BISAC Codes: JNF003350, JNF041000, JNF038090

KEY POINTS:

• Photo-based, early learning books show little ones what birds both familiar and unique look like in real life

• Easy-to-understand facts will help readers learn about birds and the specialized traits they have

Curt Hart has been a professional photographer for over 40 years. He has photographed all over Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky. Curt has a fondness for Strawberry Plains with its unique surroundings full of birds and butterflies. While he has been a sportscaster much of his career, Curt now enjoys being behind the camera lens documenting nature and his work as an assistant professor of teaching at the University of Memphis.

KEY POINTS:

• Photo-based, early learning books show little ones what penguins look like in real life

• Easy-to-understand facts will help readers learn about penguins, the habitats they live in, and some of their hilarious and unique behaviors

James Roberts has been a professional wilderness guide since 2006. While working in our planet’s remote and beautiful regions, he loves taking photos of the natural world he visits and sharing them with others. He hopes that it reminds people how important it is to protect these amazing wild spaces.

9781486729159

Quack! / Counting

Written by: Joe Fitzpatrick Illustrated by: Paul Nicholls

A two-in-one tale featuring a big book of fun and a little book of learning. This light-hearted story will have little ones quacking up as they follow along on one cuddly duck’s adventure in search of his friends. How many animals can you count as you follow along? Flip the pages of the included little book to practice counting from 1 to 10!

April 16, 2024

Board Book, Big: 9” x 9” Little: 3” x 3”, 10 Spreads

The Itsy Bitsy Spider / Opposites Big Book of Fun

SRP: $10.99 USD / $14.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486729203

AGE: 2–6

GRL: J LEXILE®: AD480L

BISAC Codes: JUV019000, JUV009030, JUV002280

KEY POINTS:

• Sturdy board pages with rounded corners and enhanced cover treatments

• Both books can be read together or separately

• The big book features a silly story and the little book counts from one to ten

Joe Fitzpatrick loves stories! He loves to hear them, see them, live them, think them up in his head, tell them to others, and (occasionally) write them down. When he writes them down and other people see them, read them, share them, tell them to others, twist them around and make them their own, it makes him happy.

Paul Nicholls is a freelance artist. He graduated with a BA Honors Degree from North Wales School of Art and Design in 2000. Paul lives on the coast of Mid Wales, where he shares a studio with his partner and fellow illustrator, Melanie Mitchell. They have two children. In his spare time he enjoys mountain biking, golf, and chasing the kids around the beach.

Written by: Joe Fitzpatrick Illustrated by: Sachin Gupta

A two-in-one tale featuring a big book of fun and a little book of learning. This encouraging revised version of the beloved nursery rhyme reminds readers to never give up no matter what! How many opposites can you learn as you follow along?

Flip the pages of the included little book to discover opposites from the story!

April 16, 2024

Board Book, Big: 9” x 9” Little: 3” x 3”, 10 Spreads

SRP: $10.99 USD / $14.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486729197

AGE: 0–4

GRL: H LEXILE®: AD410L

BISAC Codes: JUV055000, JUV009040, JUV002140

KEY POINTS:

• Sturdy board pages with rounded corners and enhanced cover treatments

• Both books can be read together or separately

• The big book features a silly story and the little book teaches common opposite words

Baby’s Firsts

As babies grow up, they experience many firsts. From their first bath to their first haircut, this book captures the joy in each one with charming photographs and sweet smiles sure to make each milestone memorable for baby.

May 7, 2024

Board Book, 7” x 7”, 10 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD

Let’s Go, Baby!

AGE: 0–2

GRL: A LEXILE®: BR40L

BISAC Codes: JNF019000, JNF041000, JNF069000

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 has 13 titles.

Your baby will love to see other babies as they go about their day! The bright photos feature a diverse group of babies doing the daily activities they love including going for a walk, taking a bath, and so much more!

Related Titles:

May 7, 2024

Board Book, 7” x 7”, 10 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD

ISBN: 9781486724079

AGE: 0–2

GRL: A LEXILE®: AD90L

BISAC Codes: JNF019000, JNF041000, JNF069000

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 has 13 titles.

Let’s Learn Letters

By: Olga Utchenko

Practice the alphabet with engaging animals and items in this one-of-a-kind colorful board book. Sturdy board pages and no movable parts make this a perfect addition to an early learning collection.

May 7, 2024

Board Book, 7” x 7”, 10 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486729876

Let’s Learn Numbers

AGE: 3–6

GRL: A LEXILE®: AD20L

BISAC Codes: JNF013010, JNF003000, JNF045000

KEY POINTS:

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

• Simplistic text and colorful illustrations make this a great book for a young reader

Olga Utchenko was born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine. Since childhood, she studied in art studios and later entered the Boychuk Institute of Decorative Arts and Design. She studied there for six years in the company of beautiful creative friends as a graphic designer. She also worked at an agency and on a Ukrainian television channel. She now has three sons who have since inspired her to work in children’s book illustration. Her dream is to publish a book about her children and her husband and to create a line of children’s products featuring her illustrations.

By: Olga Utchenko

Practice counting one to ten with fun creatures and objects unique to the sea. One-of-a-kind colorful illustrations, sturdy board pages, and no movable parts make this a perfect addition to an early learning collection.