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Girl Dad by Liesl Schuh

By Liesl Schuh Narrated By Emma Andreasen Moore Book Summary The Girl Dad is a children’s book celebrating the special relationship between daddies and daughters, inspired by true events that happen in everyday life. The Girl Dad highlights the positive role fathers play in the lives of their daughters and features relatable adult messaging, coupled with fun illustrations making The Girl Dad a fun read for children and adults alike.

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor

Get a Sneak Peak for the upcoming DEBUT and AWARD WINNING children's book Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality.   To support the publication, check out Jennifer's Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/janesstory/jane-escapes-to-the-jungle-of-individuality?ref=section-homepage-projectcollection-8-staff-picks-newest] with amazing gifts for your support!   Book Summary This heartfelt adventure follows a young girl named Jane as she tries to navigate the challenge of feeling different in her own skin while experiencing bullying at school. Though she is soft-spoken and quirky on the outside, she struggles on the inside—desperately wanting to belong. Escaping from an uncomfortable moment on the school bus, Jane has a vivid daydream where she enters the Jungle of Individuality: a place filled with animals who all have unique characteristics just like herself. As she embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery with some new friends, she quickly realizes her individuality is something she should embrace while also learning self-compassion and to be brave when things get tough.   Publication Date: July 2024

This Day I Hold Dear by Ellissa Schwartz

Author: Ellissa Schwartz [https://www.authorellissaschwartz.com] Narrated: Nano Nagle Find On Amazon [https://amzn.to/4dmCDe3]   Description Experience the magic of parenthood and the fleeting beauty of childhood… Journey through the seasons alongside beloved animals in this heartwarming children's book. Through rhymes and love-filled messages, parents convey their infinite love to their children, reminding them that time waits for no one. With captivating illustrations that appeal to children ages one and up,This Day I Hold Dear is a timeless gift that emphasizes the importance of cherishing the here and now. It serves as a poignant reminder that these precious moments are fleeting, but a parent’s love is forever. This picture book is a great gift for mothers, fathers, grandparents, children’s birthdays, baby showers, and other special occasions, like Mother’s Day. “This Day I Hold Dear" is an exquisite blend of captivating illustrations and heartfelt messages that resonates with both new and seasoned parents.

How Goldfish Find Their Way: Stories for Little Angels by Steven Uwajeh

Narrated: Brian Dewar McNamara A light-hearted allegorical story illustrating that rather than avoiding those who are different from us, we can lose out by not embracing the diversity in our community. In simple terms and using loveable animal characters, it helps children learn to see beyond themselves when deciding whom to play and work with in their daily lives. Each animal in the story, much like children, has a special ability that makes them strong, but also has a weakness. Children will learn to understand the power and benefit of friendships with those who are not like them, because the strength of one becomes the strength of all Find on Amazon [https://amzn.to/3wNo0j9]

Alice: An Autistic Aardvark by Jo North

Meet Alice, a kind-hearted and caring aardvark, who worries her autism makes her different. As we learn more about her condition, her friends help her realise she has nothing to worry about, and that she is brilliant, just the way she is.   Find on Shine Books Narrated by Jill Cofsky