The Many Ways To Say I Love You:  Kristy Kurjan’s The Many Ways To Say I Love You illustrates how to enjoy the gift of love with our friends and family. From a high-five, a belly laugh and time shared in play… Kindness and joy are simple pleasures that are found throughout life’s journey.

The book’s “early reader” style poetry shows special moments children share with their loved ones: “When holding hands to cross the road… mom squeezes three times, it is our special code.”

The colorful and quirky illustrations make this book enjoyable for babies, toddlers and adults.

Product Details: The Many Ways To Say I Love You Series: Creative Kids Series, book 2 Publisher: KPO Creative LLC; Brdbk edition

Language: English ISBN-10: 0986075035

ISBN-13: 978-0986075032

Author: Kristy Kurjan

Illustrator: Tyler Parker Made in the USA  

It’s easy to tell when a teenager wants to be loved. Getting the message across is another matter entirely. In addition to the obvious generation gap, many parents and children face a sort of language barrier as well. The 5 Love languages of Teenagers is an invaluable tool for analyzing a teen’s love language and expressing your affections in an effective way. The search for love in a teenager’s life can lead to disastrous results. But if you can speak the right language, the difference can seem miraculous.

Age Range: 5 - 6 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Lexile Measure: 160L Series: Tadpoles (Book 18)
Hardcover: 23 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778738981
ISBN-13: 978-0778738985
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches

 

Henry's puppy has a shaggy coat. Everyone calls him "Mop Top." But Mop Top's coat keeps on growing -- something has to be done!

Reviews:
"Crabtree 'Tadpoles' series is directed to emergent readers and offers words and phrases repeated to build reading skills. Pair this approach with stories about familiar situations, from pets to family members, pirates and high adventure, and you have a bright, lively, high-interest series." —Children's Bookwatch, 05/08

Reading Level: Gr. K-1
Interest Level: Gr. K-3
Guided Reading Level: E
Binding: Hardcover
Series: Tadpoles
Author(s): Sue Graves, Maddy McClellan

Format
Size: 5 ¾″ × 8 ¼″
No. of Pages: 24

GRL: E
ATOS: .9
Dewey: [E]
Lexile: 250L
Copyright: 2008

My Auntie Susan--what is she like? She wears a top hat and she rides a bike.

Age Range: 5 - 6 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Lexile Measure: 160L Series: Tadpoles (Book 18)
Paperback: 23 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778738981
ISBN-13: 978-0778738985
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces

 

Dad bought a new bed for me and Ted. Let's see how many fit on," I said.

Age Range: 5 - 6 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Lexile Measure: 160L Series: Tadpoles (Book 18)
Hardcover: 23 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778738981
ISBN-13: 978-0778738985
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces

 

Age Range: 5 - 6 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten and up

Lexile Measure: 160L Series: Tadpoles (Book 18)
Hardcover: 23 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778738981
ISBN-13: 978-0778738985
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
 

Age Range: 5 - 6 years

Grade Level: Kindergarten and up

Lexile Measure: 160L Series: Tadpoles (Book 18)
Hardcover: 23 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches

 

Ted drives the party bus. the children all bring presents. Who is the party for? No one will tell Ted!

Age Range: 5 - 6 years Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Lexile Measure: 160L Series: Tadpoles (Book 18)
Paperback: 23 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778738981
ISBN-13: 978-0778738985
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces

 

Nap-a-Roo Board Book: It’s time for a nap-a-roo just like the kangaroo. Little ones can’t get enough of this adorable board book. With colorful images and imaginative text, your little one will fall in love with the story. Fast, fun, and engaging, Nap-a-Roo makes sleepy time special for children and parents! This board book makes an excellent gift for new parents and small toddlers. It is a popular product for newborn gift registries.  

One of my favorite books on the market today is Nap-a-Roo baby board book In full disclosure, I am very bias towards this book… Why? Because I wrote it! Nap-a-Roo is my first book published, one of three currently in my Creative Kids Board Book Series.  This board book is short, sweet, and to the point.  Little eyes gravitate towards the bright images and catchy rhyming text.

When writing the book I focused on quick text that is easy to read and say out loud.  It is truly fun to read!  As the author, Kristy Kurjan, I wanted to create a book that parents actually enjoy reading to their children.

The illustrations were created with developing brains in mind…. Think whimsical animals that are quirky and fun loving.  Little ones love the bright colors that seem to jump off the page.  The illustrator, Tyler Parker, focused on simple backgrounds and making the animals have personality. His talent shines through in the images!
Nap-a-Roo board book has won numerous awards including the 2014 Silver Moonbeam Award for Best Board Book, the 2015 Silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Picture Book (0-3), and was named a Finalist in the 9th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards.

Critiques of the book say it is too short however the short nature of the book is by design.  Parents love to read the book because it is short… Thus, if you have to read it ten times, you are still in good spirits when the inevitable 11th request to read again is made.  Nap time routines make mid afternoon naps easier to manage, but they don’t have to be long and drawn out! Short and sweet, that is what Nap-a-Roo offers!

So, yes, I fully recommend Nap-a-Roo baby board book for ages 0-3.  This book makes a great newborn gift as not many people own the book already.  As an independently published book, it is not found on everyone’s book shelf yet, which I think makes it even more special!

Encourage thoughtful writing with a locked diary from Mudpuppy. Mara Cerri has illustrated a beautiful princess holding a bird and posing in front of the Castle. Everyone loves princesses, so why not keep several of these diaries on hand for last minute birthday gifts!

Mudpuppy's Locked Diaries continue the journaling tradition and invites young kids/writers to chronicle their own adventures. The included lock and 2 keys provide the security a creative mind needs to flourish.

- Measures 4" x 5-3/4".

- Ages 5+

-  Conveniently sized for writing on the go

- 192 lined pages with decorative illustrations

- Color-coordinated padlock with 2 keys

-Clear box package measures 4-3/4 x 6-1/4" (12 x 15.5 cm)

-Phthalate free and printed with nontoxic inks

Beautiful butterflies shimmer on this locked diary from Mudpuppy, which is conveniently sized for writing on the go and includes a colored lock.

Mudpuppy's Locked Diaries continue the journaling tradition and invites young kids/writers to chronicle their own adventures. The included lock and 2 keys provide the security a creative mind needs to flourish.

- Measures 4" x 5-3/4".

- Ages 5+

-  Conveniently sized for writing on the go

- 192 lined pages with decorative illustrations

- Color-coordinated padlock with 2 keys.

Dream Sweet Dreams:  This board book celebrates the joy of creativity through dreams. It’s bright illustrations bring a smile to both young and old. The short and sweet rhyming text is ideal for bedtime reading. There are endless possibilities to what children can imagine. From penguins eating ice cream to cute cuddle bugs, what do you dream?

Product Details:
Publisher: KPO Creative LLC; Brdbk edition (May 31, 2017)
Language: English
Series: Creative Kids Series, book 3
ISBN-10: 098607506X
ISBN-13: 978-0986075063
Price: $7.95
Author: Kristy Kurjan
Illustrator: Tyler Parker
Board Book: 14 pages
Made in the USA