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Elementary

Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well... not. Grab a pink cupcake and laugh along with this hilarious story about two very different animals - one seems magical and perfect and the other... well... doesn't. But, outside appearances don't always tell the whole story.

Unicorn (and Horse) is a funny yet endearing lesson on envy with one important truth: We are sometimes unicorns. We are sometimes horses. But, it's our differences that make us all unique. And, friendship can come in all shapes and sizes.
Readers of all ages will love giggling along with this silly yet heartwarming story. Unicorn (and Horse) is written by David Miles, illustrated by Hollie Mengert and published by Familius.

Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well... not. But appearances don't always tell the whole story. 

Unicorn (and Horse)

Early Childhood

5 Minutes or Less

Who knew learning opposites could be so fun?! Or so adorable? Follow along as cute characters parade through vibrant scenes, showcasing what it is that makes each of them unique. With playful music and eye catching visuals, Opposites is sure to become an instant favorite.

Published by Familius and created by artist Larissa Honsek, Opposites combines immensely appealing clay figures with important concepts like differences and juxtaposition. The end result is fun and silly, engaging and informative! Young and old alike will find things to love in this adorable book.

Who knew learning opposites could be so fun?! Or so adorable?!

Opposites

Be Creative

Camp Vooks

"Uh oh…the color’s blocked! Let’s see if we can help. Get ready to straighten out the pipes, unplug the corks, and get that color flowing again as we shake, turn, and move all around! But be careful—the color might get unclogged faster than expected! Little ones will have a blast with this interactive story as they learn primary colors in a whole new way! They’ll also discover how mixing colors makes new colors…and why you should never, ever, put too much trust in a narrator."

Color Blocked is written by Ashley Sorenson, illustrated by David Miles, and published by Familius.


Uh oh…the color’s blocked! Let’s see if we can help. But be careful—no telling what might happen!

Color Blocked

It’s food for thought! Nom Nom Shapes makes learning shapes (and food) a real treat. With the help and encouragement of a variety of adorable food characters, little ones will discover that shapes can be found in everything we eat — from oval grapes to triangular slices of quiche. Brightly colored and filled with silly puns, Nom Nom Shapes will have kids laughing and learning.

Studying shapes is a piece of cake with this fun and educational title from Familius, a family focused publisher. Nom Nom Shapes is written and created by Forrest Everett.

Learning shapes has never been so fun, or silly. You might say it's a real treat!

Nom Nom Shapes

All Seasons

H-E-L-P! Some VERY cold numbers are in danger — it's so cold outside, they're almost frozen! But, YOU can help. Count the numbers out loud and see if you can warm them up. Hurry!

This playful adventure of a story teaches numbers, counting, colors, seasons, patterns and even differences in climate. Little ones will love being a part of the story as they help save the day! 

The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day is another hit storybook from family-focussed publisher Familius. Written by Ashley N. Sorenson and illustrated by David Miles.

Some VERY cold numbers are in danger, and YOU can help. Count out loud to warm the numbers up!

The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day

Be You

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Every creature on Earth has a dance all its own. The hippos are down with hip-hop. The wallabies perform a waltz. The camels are known to cancan in a chorus line, and the sloths slow dance one toe at a time. But when all the tapping tigers have pranced, and the ballerina bears have finished their final spin, is any dance quite as remarkable as the flamingo’s flamenco?

Clap your hands, wings, and claws. Tap your shoes, hooves, and talons. The flamingo is about to show the animal kingdom how it’s done.

A silly celebration of the traditional Spanish flamenco, Flamingo Flamenco lightly touches on themes of self-expression and diversity. Written by Brooke Jorden and illustrated by Alex Zhdanov, the story is published by Familius.

Every creature on Earth has a dance all its own—but is any so well known as the flamingo’s flamenco? Let’s find out.

Flamingo Flamenco

Clock strikes five. Shop is closed. Donuts sleep (so we suppose)…
Get ready for a delicious and hilarious journey through a world filled with (and made of) everyone’s favorite treat: donuts! Pirate donuts, dog donuts, striped donuts, jelly filled—donuts of every shape and size make an appearance in this whacky, fun-filled tale. But it’s not all fun and games in the donut shop! When the donuts realize they are going to be eaten the next morning, they band together to plan their escape. Will they make a great escape? Or will they become breakfast?

Donuts: The Hole Story brings donuts to life like never before! Written by David Miles and published by Familius, this story is fun, funny, and full of puns. It’s sure to be a hit with the hole family!

A whacky tale filled with (and made of) everyone’s favorite deep-fried treats...it’s a hole in one!

Donuts: The Hole Story

Baby sign language is an amazing tool of communication for little ones, and Nita’s First Signs makes it easy and fun! Get ready to learn ten essential signs, including eat, more, love, please, and thank you. Each sign is taught in context through a cute, simple story between baby Nita and her parents. With clear visuals set at a steady pace, little ones and guardians alike will learn baby sign language with ease!

Nita’s First Signs is written by Kathy MacMillan, illustrated by Sara Brezzi and published by Familius with ASL/deaf culture advising done by Dr. Barbara Kannapell.

Get ready kids (and adults too)—it’s time to learn ten essential signs that everyone should know!

Nita's First Signs

Science

You might never have heard of a bashful barracuda. And you may not know about the clownfish. Or the dolphins and the eels, or the flounders and giant squids—or even the picky hermit crabs, who are happy to swap their shell with one of their neighbors. What do these fishy creatures have in common? They’re alphabetically organized, from outgoing anemones on down to the spotted zebra sharks.

Come along for a tour of the ocean floor, one letter at a time. While practicing your ABCs, you might meet a few gilly, frilly new friends.

An ocean-themed ABC primer, O is for Ocean introduces offbeat fish, crustaceans, and oceanic features that you might never have seen before. Written by Ashley Marie Mireles, illustrated by Volha Kaliaha, and published by Familius.

Practice your alphabet with your favorite ocean-dwellers, from outgoing anemones to spotted zebra sharks!

O is for Ocean

Celebrate Latino food and culture! Narrated in Spanish and English, this bilingual title is brimming with tasty eats and fun facts. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida shows little ones how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create regional dishes that are as delicious as they are unique! Children will also learn some fun and surprising facts—did you know that there are over 5,000 types of potatoes sold in South America?

Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida takes readers beyond a basic language primer and into the rich world of Latino culture. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida is written by Ashley Marie Mireles, illustrated by Edith Valle and published by Familius.

Celebrate Latino food and culture with this bilingual title full of tasty eats and fun facts!

Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida

Vehicles

When the new day begins, there are lots of ways for Excavator and the other construction trucks to be kind. There are holes to dig. There are loads (and even friends) to carry up, up, and out of tough situations. There are trucks to wash, and pull, and help along the way. There are even games to play—like digging for hidden treasure.

With so many ways to be kind to each other, we can’t squeeze it all into one day. Tomorrow, there will be more holes to dig, more friends to help, and more loads to carry. Come back in the morning to lend Crane, Backhoe, Bulldozer, and the other trucks a hand!

Written by Michele Robbins and illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko, I Dig Being Kind touches on the many ways we can help one another—with talents specific to us as individuals or simply being present enough to see another’s needs. I Dig Being Kind brings back the adorable cast of trucks from I Dig Bathtime. Published by Familius.

Digging holes, carrying loads, playing games, helping friends—can you name all the ways a truck can be kind to others?

I Dig Being Kind

Join Excavator and the rest of the crew as they scrub-a-dub-dub away the dust of the day with a well-earned bath. Kids will love watching as Crane, Backhoe, Bulldozer (and more) each enjoy bath time in their own special way. With colorful visuals and a calming pace, I Dig Bathtime is sure to be the perfect story for winding down after a long day of play.

This delightful board book is available from Familius, a family focused publisher with a mission to teach, inspire, and bring families together. I Dig Bathtime is playfully written by Brooke Jorden with beautiful illustrations by Ekaterina Ladatiko.

Splash along with Excavator and friends as they scrub-a-dub-dub away the dust of the day!

I Dig Bathtime

A collection of books from family focused publisher Familius.