2025 Spring Catalog

FLOWERPOT PRESS

SPRING 2025 BOOK CATALOG

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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.

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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 photobased 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.

I Will Love You Till the Cows Come Home

May 20, 2025 Board Book, 7” x 7”, 12 Spreads SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731275

Written by: Anne Matheson Illustrated by: Kim Crumrine Perfect for bedtime reading and sharing special moments, I Will Love You Till the Cows Come Home takes young readers on a heartwarming journey across a whimsical farm. Follow a sheep parent and their little one as they celebrate love’s endless possibilities.

North American Co-Edition & Rights Sales Pat Hayes pat@flowerpotpress.com Digital Editions Ana Marjanovic ana@flowerpotpress.com

AGE: 0–5 GRL: J LEXILE®: AD430L BISAC Codes: JUV002090, JUV010000, JUV057000

9 781486 731275 animals

social-emotional learning

family learning

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• Sturdy board pages with rounded corners made for a little reader’s hands • A simple and cozy bedtime book or calming story time read Anne Matheson spent her early career as a tycoon of finance before switching gears to pursue more creative ventures! Currently she is a farmer, cook, and author with six grandchildren and crops of all kinds!

Her grandkids and her love of animals and food are what inspires her writing and lights up her world. She hopes you enjoy reading this book with your loved ones as much as she loved writing it for you!

Asia & Middle East Product Sales Michelle Morrow Curreri michelle@curreriworldsvs.net Sonja Merz sonja@sonjamerz.com

Kim Crumrine is a freelance artist, card designer, and picture book writer who lives in a quiet little corner of New Jersey. Although her background is in math, she really only uses it to count the cute things her Corgi Torrey does. Drawing and illustrating and coming up with story ideas are her favorite things to do.

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7 Best Things About Friends

7 Best Things

Peace Dragon Tales

May 20, 2025

June 17, 2025

Alphabetter

Board Book, 6.5” x 7.75”, 7 Spreads

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731206

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731190

AGE: 2–5 GRL: A LEXILE®: BR30L BISAC Codes: JUV039060, JUV002000, JUV043000

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There are so many great things about friends, but these are the seven best things! We asked real kids what they love most about their friends and these are the most popular answers. This book features cuddly animal friends sharing high-fives and big laughs, telling stories, playing games, sharing toys, helping each other, and eating snacks together.

Written by: Linda Ragsdale Illustrated by: Martina Hogan

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Paperback, 8.5” x 11”, 32 Pages

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This reimagined alphabet is the perfect combination of entertaining and enlightening!

With hilarious mashed-up words, such as beyazing (beyond + amazing) and outrastic (outrageous and fantastic), representing each letter A through Z, Linda Ragsdale’s alphabet presents the Peace Dragon message with a bit of whimsical flair.

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The 7 Best Things series has 5 titles.

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THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER

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animals

humor

social-emotional learning

inspires creativity

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Linda Ragsdale always wanted 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. Linda was the author of the Peace Dragon Tales including titles such as The Peace Dragon, Positively Purple, The Star, Words, Not Opposites, Alphabetter, The Elephant Whisperer, How I Did It, and Breathe.

Patrick Yee is a multi-awardwinning artist and one of Singapore’s leading illustrators, having illustrated more than 180 children’s books. 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. He is actively involved in the local arts scene and teaches at various tertiary educational institutions and conducts regular art workshops for young children.

ISBN: 9781486724208

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• Teaches children the power of words and the enormous benefit of seeing and accepting the world with an open heart

• 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

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AGE: 6–10 GRL: LB LEXILE®: AD560L BISAC Codes: JUV051000, JUV009080, JUV019000

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ISBN: 9781486726998

Martina Hogan is an artist and children’s book illustrator. She also illustrates a broad range of products, including greeting cards and children’s toys. Martina was born in Liverpool but now lives in the beautiful county of Yorkshire. It was here that Martina competed a degree in design and illustration, and she hasn’t looked back since! In her work she likes to mix a bit of humor with cute, quirky, and fun illustrations.

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School

Toddler Trivia

Toddler Trivia

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

Animals

Lift-the-Flap Board Book, 6” x 8”, 5 Spreads

Little learners will have a blast learning all about school with these playful questions and the colorful, minimalist art. Each lift-the-flap page presents a fun school-themed question with three possible answers.

This interactive book not only entertains but also introduces early concepts in an engaging way, making it the perfect read for young, curious minds as they step into their first day of school.

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731411

Roar into fun with this lively lift-the-flap book that invites little ones to explore the animal kingdom with playful animalthemed questions. Each engaging question has three possible answers to choose from and encourages little ones to guess the answer before lifting big, colorful flaps to reveal the right answer. The vibrant, minimalist art and engaging format make learning about animals an exciting adventure, perfect for curious minds and tiny hands!

AGE: 0–4 GRL: G LEXILE®: AD280L BISAC Codes: JNF021050, JNF050000, JNF013000

9 781486 731411 first words

first skills

fine motor skills

Lift-the-Flap Board Book, 6” x 8”, 5 Spreads

problem solving

KEY POINTS: • Sturdy board pages with rounded corners and enhanced cover treatments • Curious minds can lift the large flap to discover the correct answer, adding a touch of surprise and delight to their reading experience • Each book introduces exciting topics through a multiple-choice question format

Lift the flap!

SRP: $9.99 USD / $12.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731428

AGE: 0–4 GRL: E LEXILE®: AD140L BISAC Codes: JNF021050, JNF003000, JNF013000

9 781486 731428 first words

animals

fine motor skills

problem solving

KEY POINTS: • Sturdy board pages with rounded corners and enhanced cover treatments • Curious minds can lift the large flap to discover the correct answer, adding a touch of surprise and delight to their reading experience • Each book introduces exciting topics through a multiple-choice question format

Lift the flap!

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ISBN: 9781486724147

ISBN: 9781486712038

ISBN: 9781486727889

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Cheer

Uncle Ian Storytime

Uncle Ian Storytime

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Stomp

Paperback, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages

Paperback, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731244

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731251

Written by: Uncle Ian Aurora Illustrated By: Natalia Moore This story time book encourages kids to cheer for their community! Readers are invited to cheer for their family, police officers, firefighters, librarians, shopkeepers, and other community helpers as they follow along with the diverse cast of characters parading through the town. This interactive title promises to be an engaging and fun read—perfect for group story times!

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ISBN: 9781486718108

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ISBN: 9781486714674

Written by: Uncle Ian Aurora Illustrated By: Natalia Moore AGE: 4–8 GRL: J LEXILE®: 470L BISAC Codes: JUV057000, JUV057000, JUV013000

“If read with the right amount of verve (and it’s hard not to), this book should spice up story times” (Kirkus Reviews). Readers will be up and out of their chairs as they follow—and stomp—along with the diverse group of children and adults featured in this rowdy read. From stomping really fast to stomping while you wiggle all your toes, there is lots of fun to be had!

9 781486 731244 humor

performing arts

speaking skills

encourages imagination

family learning

diversity

learn about the world

AGE: 4–8 GRL: F LEXILE®: 390L BISAC Codes: JUV019000, JUV051000, JUV057000

9 781486 731251 humor

activities & games

encourages imagination

speaking skills

performing arts

learn about the world

diversity

hand-eye coordination

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• Celebrates the diversity in our community • Uses descriptive language, repetitive sounds, and bright illustrations to provide an engaging interactive reading experience

• Perfect for group story times and group indoor exercises • Uses descriptive language, repetitive sounds, and bright illustrations to provide an engaging interactive reading experience

Uncle Ian Aurora resides in the cold mountains of the north. He is a man of unlimited joy and mischief and is known far and wide for his exceptionally loud yet skillful storytelling. We were beyond thrilled when he came to us with his first book, Clap. Finally, we had an opportunity to share a classic Uncle Ian Aurora story with the world!

Uncle Ian Aurora resides in the cold mountains of the north. He is a man of unlimited joy and mischief and is known far and wide for his exceptionally loud yet skillful storytelling. We were beyond thrilled when he came to us with his first book, Clap. Finally, we had an opportunity to share a classic Uncle Ian Aurora story with the world!

Natalia Moore lives and works in England. Her work has been published in the United Kingdom, United States, Korea, and all across Europe. Natalia has illustrated picture books, poetry, greeting cards, and even chocolate packaging. She works with mixed media and adds the finishing touches to her work digitally. Natalia likes to draw from real life and is never without her sketchbook.

Natalia Moore lives and works in England. Her work has been published in the United Kingdom, United States, Korea, and all across Europe. Natalia has illustrated picture books, poetry, greeting cards, and even chocolate packaging. She works with mixed media and adds the finishing touches to her work digitally. Natalia likes to draw from real life and is never without her sketchbook.

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ISBN: 9781486713189

ISBN: 9781486721047

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Clap

Uncle Ian Storytime

Uncle Ian Storytime

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Dance

Paperback, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages

Paperback, 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731220

SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD ISBN: 9781486731237

Written by: Uncle Ian Aurora Illustrated By: Natalia Moore Clap is a book that makes us all clap along because sometimes a book has a beat like a song! This fun twist on a call and response story has kids clapping their way through the story. Nobody sits still while enjoying Uncle Ian Aurora’s rowdy clapping rhymes, but the fun illustrations from Natalia Moore will still keep all eyes on the book.

Written by: Uncle Ian Aurora Illustrated By: Natalia Moore AGE: 4–8 GRL: G LEXILE®: AD400L BISAC Codes: JUV051000, JUV019000, JUV032000

Dance around the world with Uncle Ian Aurora and friends!

Discover some of the beautiful and unique dances from cultures around the globe in this colorful and interactive title perfect for an engaging and high-energy story time. This rhyming story brings beautiful dances, such as the samba, the trata, the flamenco, and more, to life through bright illustrations.

9 781486 731220 humor

speaking skills

learn about the world

encourages imagination

diversity

hand-eye coordination

performing arts

KEY POINTS: • Rhythmic words and action phrases encourage kids to get active • Uses descriptive language, repetitive sounds, and bright illustrations to provide an engaging interactive reading experience

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ISBN: 9781486718245

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ISBN: 9781486721108

9 781486 731237 humor

speaking skills

encourages imagination

diversity

learn about the world

KEY POINTS: • Back matter includes information about the history of the dances and the people and cultures that created them • Uses descriptive language, repetitive sounds, and bright illustrations to provide an engaging interactive reading experience Uncle Ian Aurora resides in the cold mountains of the north. He is a man of unlimited joy and mischief and is known far and wide for his exceptionally loud yet skillful storytelling. We were beyond thrilled when he came to us with his first book, Clap. Finally, we had an opportunity to share a classic Uncle Ian Aurora story with the world!

Uncle Ian Aurora resides in the cold mountains of the north. He is a man of unlimited joy and mischief and is known far and wide for his exceptionally loud yet skillful storytelling. We were beyond thrilled when he came to us with his first book, Clap. Finally, we had an opportunity to share a classic Uncle Ian Aurora story with the world!

Natalia Moore lives and works in England. Her work has been published in the United Kingdom, United States, Korea, and all across Europe. Natalia has illustrated picture books, poetry, greeting cards, and even chocolate packaging. She works with mixed media and adds the finishing touches to her work digitally. Natalia likes to draw from real life and is never without her sketchbook.

AGE: 6–10 GRL: O LEXILE®: AD760L BISAC Codes: JUV031020, JUV030000, JUV057000

Natalia Moore lives and works in England. Her work has been published in the United Kingdom, United States, Korea, and all across Europe. Natalia has illustrated picture books, poetry, greeting cards, and even chocolate packaging. She works with mixed media and adds the finishing touches to her work digitally. Natalia likes to draw from real life and is never without her sketchbook.

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ISBN: 9781486713844

ISBN: 9781486714636

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How Do?

How Do Seeds Grow Into Gardens?

How Do?

How Do Fires Protect Nature?

April 15, 2025 Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 pages SRP: $12.99 USD / $16.99 CAD HC ISBN: 9781486731091

Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 pages

Written by: Dinyar Minocher Illustrated by: Srimalie Bassani

Written by: Clayton Tobias Grider Illustrated by: Srimalie Bassani Have you ever wondered how gardens can grow from teeny tiny seeds? A basic explanation of growing popular vegetables, the plant life cycle, and unique gardening methods are explored through simple diagrams, hilarious illustrations, and informative and engaging text.

April 15, 2025

Have you ever wondered what happens after a giant wildfire?

In this engaging exploration of prescribed fires and wildfires, you’ll learn all about fire ecology through intriguing facts, clever illustrations, and informative text in this exciting new adventure.

Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD PB ISBN: 9781486731381

9 781486 731091 AGE: 7–10 GRL: U LEXILE®: 850L BISAC Codes: JNF022000, JNF037030, JNF051080

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Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD PB ISBN: 9781486731398

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nature

science

learn about the world

nature

animals

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• A fully-illustrated nonfiction picture book that is a great introduction to plants and gardening • Question-and-answer format encourages readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct response • Includes fun gardening activities and a glossary

• A fully-illustrated nonfiction picture book that is a great introduction to fire ecology • Question-and-answer format encourages readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct response • Includes a fun scavenger hunt and glossary of terms

The How Do? series has 23 titles.

The How Do? series has 23 titles.

Related Titles: Come along on a science adventure to discover fun facts and amazing attributes of spiders, worms, ladybugs, and other types of insects! This fun question and answer book has everything from facts and figures to simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations to help you learn about all sorts of crawly critters, including how and why ants build rafts, how earthworms move around underground, why bees make such good gardeners, and so much more.

Written by Clayton Tobias Grider Illustrated by Srimalie Bassani

ISBN: 9781486730025

ISBN: 9781486725649

SRP: $9.99 usd

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SRP: $12.99 USD / $16.99 CAD HC ISBN: 9781486731121

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Written by chason McKay Illustrated by Srimalie Bassani

ISBN: 9781486722761

ISBN: 9781486729937

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Why Do?

Why Do Okapis Look So Funny?

Why Do?

March 18, 2025 Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 pages SRP: $12.99 USD / $16.99 CAD HC ISBN: 9781486731145

Why Do Crabs Walk Sideways?

Written by: Jack Beard Illustrated by: Jayri Gómez Have you ever wondered WHY rainforest animals do the things they do? Learn fun facts about some of your favorite rainforest animals including brown-throated three-toed sloths, capybaras, mountain gorillas, Draco lizards, okapis, and scarlet macaws.

Have you ever wondered WHY sea creatures do the things they do? Learn fun facts about some of your favorite ocean animals including crabs, fish, octopuses, sea turtles, whales, and coral in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction.

Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD PB ISBN: 9781486731374

9 781486 731145 AGE: 4–7 GRL: N LEXILE®: AD610L BISAC Codes: JNF003300, JNF021050, JNF051150

science

ISBN: 9781486714872

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ISBN: 9781486715848

Case Hardcover, 9” x 9”, 36 pages SRP: $12.99 USD / $16.99 CAD HC ISBN: 9781486731138

Written by: Jack Beard Illustrated by: Jayri Gómez

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March 18, 2025

animals

nature

Paperback, 8” x 8”, 32 pages SRP: $8.99 USD / $11.99 CAD PB ISBN: 9781486731367

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learn about the world

science

nature

learn about the world

sea creatures

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KEY POINTS:

• A layered nonfiction title that explores the rainforest by answering questions kids have about animals new and familiar • Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun • Additional facts and photos of the featured animals can be found in the back pages

• A layered nonfiction title that explores the ocean by answering questions kids have about animals new and familiar • Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun • Additional facts and photos of the featured animals can be found in the back pages

Jack Beard has had a lifelong love of children’s books. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has a slew of outdoor hobbies including skiing, hiking, kayaking, spending long days on the beach, and telling stories to his friends around a campfire.

Jack Beard has had a lifelong love of children’s books. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has a slew of outdoor hobbies including skiing, hiking, kayaking, spending long days on the beach, and telling stories to his friends around a campfire.

Jayri Gómez is an artist from the Dominican Republic. Jayri found her dream job in illustrating books.

As an illustrator, Jayri has published many works with various brands and publishers.

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ISBN: 9781486718641

ISBN: 9781486722709

Jayri Gómez is an artist from the Dominican Republic. Jayri found her dream job in illustrating books.

As an illustrator, Jayri has published many works with various brands and publishers.

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