NEW! Breathless, my teen sci-fi thriller, is out now in paperback & Kindle Read more →

Other Kids Books

Picture books and nonfiction · Ages 4–9

Cover of Theo TheSaurus: The Dinosaur Who Loved Big Words

Picture book · Ages 4–8

Theo TheSaurus: The Dinosaur Who Loved Big Words

★ 2022 Best Books All Young Georgians Should Read
"Younger logophiles may savor the wordplay and appreciate the “Defino-Dino” who occasionally pops into view with a helpful definition." — Kirkus Reviews

Theo TheSaurus is a little dino who loves words—the bigger the better! And he’s determined to share that love with his new classmates in his new school, no matter that they don’t understand him at first. But when a suggestion to play conceal-and-search (or hide-and-seek) only earns him looks of confusion, Theo realizes that misinterpretations can actually just be plain confusing! It’s only when his newfound friends find a way to show they care that Theo learns that sometimes, there are things more important than words.

The picture book also includes words and definitions to increase vocabulary and literacy.

Cover of Theo TheSaurus and the Perfect Pet

Picture book · Ages 4–8

Theo TheSaurus and the Perfect Pet

"A well-armored sesquipedal-o-saur picks a “quintessential” companion in his second outing. The theme of finding and sharing a common language adds a buff to the basic vocabulary building. Dinophiles and budding wordsmiths will be delighted." — Kirkus Reviews

In this picture book, Theo longs for a pet of his very own. So when he finds a baby sabretooth tiger, it feels like the perfect match. But when Theo’s big vocabulary makes it difficult to train his new pet, Theo must find a different way to communicate with Fang if he wants to hang onto his furry companion.

The picture book also includes words and definitions to increase vocabulary and literacy.

Cover of Shine Like a Unicorn

Picture book (SEL) · Ages 4–8

Shine Like a Unicorn

A hilarious unicorn gives the 9 secret steps to standing out in a crowd.

"Embellished with rainbows, confetti, doughnuts, and joy, Frost’s buoyant art rises to Glitter Poop’s energy. A rousing call to action at the end unifies all unicorn-storytime devotees. Who better than a mythical being to share how to be exceptional?" — Kirkus Reviews

Learn how to be a unicorn and embrace your unique self in this hilarious SEL picture book.

Do you want to shine like a unicorn? Of course you do! My name is Glitter Poop and I’m here to show you in nine secret steps how to be a UNICORN. Warning: It’s not always easy being a unicorn. Unicorns are special and totally uni-que. We have crazy names, know how to stand out in a herd, love to ask questions, and always search for the bright side. Most importantly, we make our own magic!

Cover of Penny: The Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig

Picture book (STEM) · Ages 5–8

Penny: The Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig

Penny loves engineering and goes back home to help her brothers rebuild their homes.

★ NSTA STEM Picture Book of the Year
"The dialogue brings this extended fairy tale to life and will easily entertain and interest young engineers. Marks’s colorful and eye-catching illustrations will have readers poring over the pages. VERDICT An excellent choice for elementary collections, and especially recommended for STEAM shelves." — School Library Journal

Penny isn’t just the fourth little pig—she’s an engineer. So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers’ homes, Penny comes to the rescue! But soon, Wolfgang threatens to destroy the homes again. This time, Penny draws up some new plans and uses all her engineering know-how to save her brothers from his huffing and puffing, once and for all!

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs. This picture book introduces basic concepts of STEM and engineering including simple machines.

Cover of She Persisted: Florence Nightingale

Nonfiction · Chapter book biography · Ages 6–9

She Persisted: Florence Nightingale

Part of Chelsea Clinton’s #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series.

In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R. Johannes, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingale—and how she persisted.

When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn’t a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially soldiers. Known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Nightingale’s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.

And don’t miss the rest of the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Rosalind Franklin, Temple Grandin, and more!

Get the inside scoop!

New books, behind-the-scenes fun, and freebies for readers and educators.

Sign up for my newsletter