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Elementary

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Animals

Vooks A to Z

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)

Family 

Back to School

Foundational Reading


Little e has always known he was important. After all, he comes from a long line of E’s. In his heart, he can tell he has the power to be a hero—he even has a blue cape! He just needs the chance to prove himself. But at school, Little e is so quiet, the other little letters rarely pay him any attention.

That is, until the day Little e doesn’t show up to class. At first, the other letters don’t even notice he’s gone. But then c, a, and k try to form a word for dessert, and they can’t make it work. The whole class is suddenly in an uproar. Without their silent friend, what are they going to do? Will Little e finally get his chance to come to the rescue?

While cleverly teaching spelling, grammar, and vowel rules, The Mighty Silent e also presents an important message: You don’t have to be loud to be a hero—you just have to be yourself. The narrative celebrates identity, diversity, and contributions from everyone. Written by Kimberlee Gard, illustrated by Sandie Sonke, and published by Familius.

Little e is sure he could be a hero. He even has the cape! But at school, he’s so quiet, he mostly goes unnoticed.

The Mighty Silent e!

5 Minutes or Less

Early Childhood

Language and Vocabulary

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

Sick Day Stories

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

Food and Cooking

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

S.T.E.A.M.

Energy is all around us. It makes things move, heats things up, and makes things glow. But where does energy come from? Some energy comes from deep within the ground in the form of oil, gas, coal, and uranium. Some energy comes from the wind. Other energy comes from water in the ocean, or water in dams. And some energy comes directly from sunlight!

Often, these resources are used to produce steam that spins turbines, which generate energy at power stations. From there, long lines bring the energy into our homes. We’re always thinking of new ways to get clean, reliable, sustainable energy. What will we come up with next?

An easy-reading explanation of where energy comes from, Energy Animated explains the basic concept of how we turn raw resources into the power we rely on. Written by Tyler Jorden, illustrated by Elsa Martins, and published by Familius.

Energy is everywhere. It makes things move, heats things up, and makes things glow. But where does it all come from?

Energy Animated

We all know cleaning up dino poo in the backyard is no fun—and dino diapers are way too stinky to be an option. So, how do you potty train a dinosaur? First, you need to find a toilet that’s their size. Then, you have to teach them to know when it’s time to go. You might even have to set them on the potty every so often until they learn.

Wiping, flushing, and washing their claws are all a part of the process. Sometimes, a dinosaur won’t want to take a break from playing to use the toilet. Sometimes, there’ll be accidents. But with a little help and encouragement, they’ll get the hang of it eventually. Right?

How to Potty Train a Dinosaur is a simple overview of—and playful take on—the basics of potty training. By putting the focus on a dinosaur instead of the reader, the story places children on the same side as the adults, making the discussion more approachable. Written and illustrated by Alycia Pace. Published by Familius.

Cleaning dino poo in the yard is no fun—and dino diapers are way too stinky. Let’s teach this dino to use a potty!

How To Potty Train A Dinosaur

Numbers and Counting

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

Build Confidence

Storytime Favorites

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

Spooky Season

Come step aboard the monster train, where the ABCs can be Abominable, Beastly, and even downright Chilling. Near the caboose, you’ll find Crow carrying candy corn, along with Dracula drawing darling dragons. Jack-o-Lantern juggles jars of jam in the kitchen car, where the Kraken eats kidney beans with ketchup. (Gross.) Toward the back, Witch waves her wand at Werewolf, and Xana offers extra x-rays.

Spooky, silly, and strange, these monsters all have one thing in common: They know their ABCs. Come along for a ride, sit down beside Yeti, and sip some spider soup. By the time you’re done, you might feel like an alphabetical monster too.

Featuring classic monsters and quirky rhymes, Monster Train is a charming ABC primer that’s more silly than scary. Written and illustrated by Susanna Covelli, and published by Familius.

Come step aboard the monster train, where the ABCs can be Abominable, Beastly, and even downright Chilling.

Monster Train (On-Track Learning)

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

Ocean

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

Bilingual Books

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

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Kid at Heart

Dream Big

Poetry

Mindfulness

Seasonal - Fall

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by...

Robert Frost’s classic poem, The Road Not Taken, comes to life like never before with this beautiful and touching companion presentation. Heartwarming illustrations accompany the original text, as we follow a young boy on his journey through a yellow wood. When a fork in the road arises, the boy is faced with a choice–the first of many in life. By journey’s end, the boy (now an old man) reflects on the sweet satisfaction of a life fully lived. 

The first children's book ever made of Frost's famous poem, this moving presentation is wonderfully illustrated by Vivian Mineker and proudly published by Familius, a values-driven publisher on a mission to teach, inspire, and bring families together.

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by…

The Road Not Taken

Who ever said physics was boring?! With Physics Animated, little ones will have a blast as they explore topics like gravity, inertia, buoyancy and more! Using real-life examples and engaging visuals, this is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of physics. Kids (and parents) will not only discover more about the world around them, they’ll have fun doing it too!

Physics Animated is the perfect tool for instructing and inspiring children of all ages! This insightful title is written by Tyler Jorden, illustrated by Elsa Martins and published by Familius, a values-driven publisher on a mission to teach, inspire and bring families together.

Inertia, thrust, and gravity, oh my! This is no ordinary physics lesson—this is Physics Animated!

Physics Animated

"All aboard the Alphatrain! Learning the alphabet has never been so fun. With a different animal and action representing each letter of the alphabet, little ones will learn their ABCs via fun word associations. In addition to each animal, be on the lookout for loads of extra items that also start with the same letter. Children will absolutely love learning the alphabet in this vibrant, silly title. 

Alphatrain is created by Stephanie Miles and Christin Farley, with illustrations by Kaliaha Volha and David Miles, and published by Familius as an adorable two-in-one board book that unfolds into a train!"

All aboard the Alphatrain! Have fun learning the alphabet with silly animals and word associations.

Alphatrain

Biographies

It's not just people who can change the world, but animals too! These amazing stories introduce children to the real life animals who changed history. From a cow that helped save millions, to a dog who captured a spy, to a bear that inspired stories known the world over; Amazing Animals Who Changed the World teaches that you don't have to be big (or even human!) to make a difference.

With beautiful illustrations and fun and engaging stories, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is sure to entertain and inspire! Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is written by Heidi Poelman, illustrated by Kyle Kershner, and published by Familius.

These incredible stories introduce children to the real life amazing animals who changed history!

Amazing Animals Who Changed the World

A collection of books from family-focused publisher Familius.