Meet Gabrielle, Celine, and Salvatore, three kids with almost nothing in common―until each one develops a skin disease. As their conditions worsen, their worlds are turned upside down. The three children feel afraid and lonely, and they are left out by friends from school. Follow along as Gabrielle, Celine, and Salvatore get help for their conditions and help each other in return. Their individual journeys teach us about belonging, inclusivity, purpose, and the joy that comes with helping others.

I am a physician from Lincoln, Nebraska, pursuing my dream of becoming a dermatologist in New York City. Embrace Your Skin, Embrace Yourself is my first published children’s book and connects with my advocacy for pediatric dermatology patients.

I am a nanny, and have been for 15 years. I truly adore children and love to watch them learn and grow.

Did You Say Baby? is a book about Raylan’s emotions as he prepares for his new sibling to arrive. Raylan has been an only child for six years and now his mother is having a baby. He isn’t thrilled about having a sibling, because that means change. How will things change when a baby comes? What will remain the same? Raylan thinks about how great his relationship is with his parents, and all the great things they do together. Raylan also thinks about having to share his time and helping take care of the baby. In the end, he realizes there is value in being a big brother. He becomes excited about his journey when he lays his eyes on his new baby sister!

Thank you for this opportunity! I am a childcare provider in Milwaukee, WI. I have been in the childcare industry for 10 years. I have had my own family childcare center for 5 years. The name of my family childcare center is The Itsy Bitsy Scholars.

Are you ready for the first day of kindergarten?

There is so much to see and do! Where do I go? What will I do? ABC’s of Kindergarten is a fun, colorful, rhyming alphabet book that helps young children prepare for the first day of school. Follow along with Mrs. Dune and her kindergarten class as they explore the school and learn new skills that will aid with learning.

The Little Bird Who Wanted to Fly by Breanna Churchill

The Little Bird Who Wanted to Fly is a heartwarming story of a parent-children bond that teaches the importance of patience and practice and encourages children to believe in themselves. 

This story follows a Little Bird Who wants to fly high in the sky like other birds in the family, but he discovers that his wings need to get a little bit longer and stronger.

Follow The Little Bird’s emotional journey in which his friends Bumblebee, and Squirrel offer a hilarious counting dance and exercise to help him fly and his family encourages him not to give up and keep trying and teaches him a powerful message that there is always a time for everything.

As parents, we want our children to grow up to be confident human beings, follow their dreams, and find success, so this book shows we should talk with our children about what they feel so they have the confidence to face new challenges with courage.

Perfect for 3+

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Ariel L. Brown is the founder and self-published author of Pumped 4 My Journey. She is the only child of Rev. Michael and Mrs. Paulette Brown. Ariel was born in Petersburg, Virginia and now resides in Prince George County. In 2008, she graduated from Prince George High School with an advanced diploma. She continued to further her education, and in 2011, graduated from Richard Bland College, where she received her Associate’s Degree in Science. Ariel is the proud mother of the most amazing little girl Kaliya. She is employed as a certified medical assistant working with an endocrinologist and a nurse practitioner/diabetes educator. In 2022, Ariel became a Dexcom Warrior and a Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach. She accepted her calling last year to write her first book. Ariel is very determined to connect with as many children, and their families that have type 1 diabetes.

I am a past educator who loves to write and make a difference in children’s lives with fun morals and coloring books also.

In this suspenseful story, a group of sixth graders band together to form the G6 Warriors. They engage in a full-on paint ball battle against a school bully and his crew, Team Shadow. Is a win on the horizon for the G6 Warriors or will they face defeat?