Books published by publisher Seagrass Press

In this New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a hard-hitting but user-friendly examination of race in AmericaWidespread reporting on aspects of white supremacy--from police brutality to the mass incarceration of Black Americans--has put a media spotlight on racism in our society. Still, it is a difficult subject to talk about. How do you tell your roommate her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law take umbrage when you asked to touch her hair--and how do you make it right? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend? In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life. "Oluo gives us--both white people and people of color--that language to engage in clear, constructive, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal with racial prejudices and biases."--National Book Review "Generous and empathetic, yet usefully blunt . . . it's for anyone who wants to be smarter and more empathetic about matters of race and engage in more productive anti-racist action."--Salon (Required Reading)

Bear at the Beach & Other Adventures presents children with three stories of a cuddly, plush, bear named Bear. Bear goes on adventures and learns about friendship and emotions. In Bear at the Beach & Others Adventures, kids and parents will find a collection of three stories from writer and illustrator Clay Carmichael. The loveable and stuffed Bear is center stage, taking on adventures of heart at home and afar. In Bear at the Beach, our plush protagonist sets out to find a father who will love him unconditionally, but learns that his little girl, Clara, gives him all the love he needs. In Used-Up Bear, time has left our favorite stuffed toy in dire, threadbare straits. Will Clara throw Bear away in favor of a shiny new toy? The surprising and heart-warming conclusion cements Bear's place in Clara's life. Bear loses Clara in Lonesome Bear, and befriends new toys on his search for his best friend. Full of emotions that young children can relate to, Clay Carmichael's endearing collection is a gentle introduction to reading.

A warm and relatable teen guide to reducing anxiety, depression, and panic while developing resilience and confidence with 40 tips and tricks that guide, support, and inspire teens to keep calm and stay mindfulIn the last decade, studies have reported a drastic rise in teens who experience anxiety, panic, and an inability to cope with the pressures of daily life. As mental health challenges become less stigmatized, young people are more likely than ever before to know how to identify their feelings and ask for help. Even celebrity teen icons like Selena Gomez are "coming out" as anxiety sufferers.Zen Teen addresses this epidemic with powerful coping mechanisms and creative tools-including two fun quizzes, tons of engaging exercises and a cool playlist-designed for the teenage mind. With topics like "The Unique Genius of You" and "Rock-Star Rituals," Tanya Carroll Richardson prompts teens to get calm by engaging in mindful tasks like identifying gurus, tapping into warrior energy, mastering meditation, practicing realistic optimism, becoming a self-awareness samurai, learning to surrender, finding a spirit animal, expressing challenging emotions, living with loving-kindness, protecting the planet, and making vision boards that embrace "the Tao of Cool."Smart and fresh, Zen Teen helps teens thrive while navigating and managing the pressures of everyday life.

Do you know who the world's smartest animal is? How exactly do spiders spin their webs? Have you heard about the tiniest frog on earth? Find out the answers to these questions and learn so much more about our world's fascinating creatures in 30 Animals That Share Our World! Written by today’s best known, award-winning children's authors, each bite-sized essay in this collection gives kids an exciting peek into the amazing animal kingdom. This collection, which follows 30 People That Changed the World, features essays from the world-famous NonFictionMinute blog. These essays are quick to read, and will have children begging to know more about the world around them.

Introduce your child to Thornton W. Burgess’ long-beloved Bedtime Stories, featuring such timeless characters as Peter Cottontail, Jimmy Skunk, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, and many more. In The Adventures of Reddy Fox, our crafty, eponymous main character must outsmart Farmer Brown’s Boy so he can continue to steal his chickens. Along the way, Reddy Fox learns many important lessons, like the danger of showing off, the importance of using all of his senses, sympathy, and kindness, to name a few. A dedicated naturalist, Burgess imbues his stories with the good humor, imagination, and fun animal antics that all children will enjoy reading during story time. In addition to color illustrations from Maddie Frost, these essential childhood classics also feature the original black-and-white illustrations by Harrison Cady, lending this edition a vintage feel. This volume is sure to become a treasured classic on your bedtime story shelf, so why not share these lovable characters with your children today?

Your eyes are the most complicated part of your body, and in See for Yourself! The Ultimate Guide to Eyes, you'll understand how they work! Have you ever wondered why are your eyes the color they are? How far away can a fish see you when you're swimming? How does a rabbit watch two different things at the same time? When were eyeglasses invented? What happens to people's eyes in outerspace? In See for Yourself! The Ultimate Guide to Eyes, you’ll find out the answers to all of these questions and so much more. The eye is the most complicated piece of your, and pretty much any animal's body. With this book you'll discover the amazing types of eyes that exist in the animal world and find out how your eyes and brain communicate to perceive light and colors. With helpful tips and photos, you will learn how to keep your eyes safe and healthy, and even what happens when you visit an eye doctor.

An intimate and revealing examination of today's motherhood overload crisis Winner of a Foreword IndieFab Book of the Year AwardKatrina Alcorn was a 37-year-old mother with a happy marriage and a thriving career when one day, on the way to Target to buy diapers, she had a breakdown. Her carefully built career shuddered to a halt, and her journey through depression, anxiety, and insomnia--followed by medication, meditation, and therapy--began.Alcorn wondered how a woman like herself, with a loving husband, a supportive boss, three healthy kids, and a good income, was unable to manage the demands of having a career and a family. Over time, she realized that she wasn't alone; many women were struggling to do it all--and feeling as if they were somehow failing as a result. Mothers are the breadwinners in two-thirds of American families, yet the American workplace is uniquely hostile to the needs of parents. Weaving in surprising research about the dysfunction between the careers and home lives of working mothers, as well as the consequences to women's health, Alcorn tells a deeply personal story about "having it all"; failing miserably, and what comes after. Ultimately, she offers readers a vision for a healthier, happier, and more productive way to live and work.

The Dinosaur Pals series returns with First Day Friends, the story of five different dinos who meet on the first day of school and learn about feelings. Dinosaurs are a year-round favorite for children of all ages, and the Dinosaur Pals series delivers lovable stories with bright illustrations, irresistible characters, and situations all kids can relate to. In First Day Friends, you will meet a new friendly fivesome of cuddly creatures to fall in love with. You will get to know Kevin, the shy, new spinosaurus in town; Ty, a rambunctious T-Rex; Kayla, a nature-loving stegosaurus; Addy, a friendly apatosaurus; and Max, a slow (but determined!) triceratops. Together, these dinos learn all about being themselves, and letting others be who they are, too. With relatable situations--like the first day of school in a new town--that sometimes bring out troubling emotions, First Day Friends equips children with the tools to understand feelings, differences, and everything that makes us special.

In The Snow Angels' Christmas: A First First Christmas Story, a heavenly host of snow angels is on call to assist the holy family in sweet and imaginative ways.Snow on the road? No problem. A blanketless manger? Have it covered. A choir needed pronto? One is always available. In The Snow Angels' Christmas: A First First Christmas Story, a heavenly host of snow angels is on call to assist the holy family in sweet and imaginative ways. This version of the Nativity story introduces children to the traditional Christmas story, which is accompanied by tender depictions of the travelers to Bethlehem and their angelic helpers. Youngsters will enjoy seeing the many ways in which the angels perform random acts of kindness for the baby Jesus.

Introduce a new generation to Thornton Burgess'Jimmy Skunk, the good-natured character who is usually left alone because of his potent "perfume."Like all of Thornton Burgess' characters, Jimmy Skunk's natural instincts are completely accurate, but his personality is easily relatable!Jimmy Skunk thinks that the old barrel at the top of the hill will be a perfect place for a restful nap. But mischievous Peter Rabbit thinks up a way to upend this plan, very literally, and even arranges that Reddy Fox will get the blame - and a dose of Jimmy's "perfume." But Jimmy figures out the truth and makes sure that Peter gets his comeuppance with the help of a nest of yellow-jackets. Later, when Jimmy gets a hankering for some fresh eggs, he and Unc' Billy Possum wind up in a pretty pickle in Farmer Brown's henhouse.Originally published in 1918, this book will inspire giggles and gasps from another generation as readers and listeners will learn about skunks, opossums, and life in the meadow through the eyes of Jimmy Skunk.

When her father passed away in 2006, Linda Cohen’s busy life as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur came to a screeching halt. She took a spiritual sabbatical to work through her grief, and she came out of it resolved to embark upon a project: perform one thousand acts of kindness—mitzvahs—to honor her father’s memory.1,000 Mitzvahs shares Cohen’s two-and-a-half-year journey from sorrow to inspiration through simple daily acts of kindness. She presents each mitzvah as a short vignette, and the myriad forms they take—from helping the elderly to donating to good causes to baking and collecting food for others—highlight the many ways in which one person can touch the lives of others. As she pursues her quest, Cohen finds that her life is improved by these small acts—that every time she goes out of her way to do something good for someone else, she enhances her own well-being.More than a touching story of a daughter’s love for her father, 1,000 Mitzvahs is a testament to the transformational power of kindness, and a call to arms for those who would like to follow in Cohen’s footsteps with their own mitzvahs—no matter how large or how small.

This new edition of the classic story introduces young readers to Thornton W. Burgess’ irresistible cast of animal friends in his timeless collection of Bedtime Stories. Newly updated with original cover art, this freshly printed edition of The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel invites a new audience to read about the antics of our eponymous, furry, hero as the little mischief-maker escapes Shadow the Weasel and Redtail the Hawk. As with all Burgess’ charming tales, young readers will learn important lessons about curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust as well as true-to-life behaviors of our favorite woodland animals. In addition to the beautiful, color illustrations of Maddie Frost, this edition of The Adventures of Catterer the Red Squirrel features the original black-and-white artwork by Harrison Cady. These are the very same illustrations you would find in the first edition of the Bedtime Stories, combining the vintage feel of these classic stories with modern sensibilities.