Books published by publisher Storybook Genius

Stardust is on a mission to inspire a love of science and a sense of wonder at the universe. ​This series is born of an eight-year-old girl's desire to share with the world the concept that everything on Earth, including us, is made from the dust ​of exploded stars. The Stardust Science book series offers sound science and beautiful imagery for pre-readers and young readers. Stardust Explores the Solar System begins with the Big Bang, explains the formation of the Sun and the planets, then takes children on an exciting tour through our Solar System! Reviewed by Dr. Eric Meikle, Former Education Project Director at the National Center for Science Education, to ensure that Stardust Science reflects the most current scientific knowledge. Sit back and enjoy this beautifully illustrated book as it takes you across our solar system on one amazing journey! We are all made of Stardust.Stardust’s curiosity and excitement for the solar system is a powerful inspiration for young readers. This character is a great role model for the future female scientists! Her sweet narrative, combined with the beautiful illustrations, will help children fall in love with space!-- Dr. Alessandra Abe Pacini, Space Scientist at the Arecibo Observatory, author of Girls InSpaceThis sequel to My Name is Stardust focuses on our solar system and its diversity of planets, moons, and other bodies. Aimed at early readers, this is a concise and well-illustrated introduction to our local star and its companions. Once again the enthusiasm and wonder expressed by “Stardust” reflect the feelings shared by those who have devoted their lives to the scientific study and understanding of our corner of the universe.-- Dr. Eric Meikle, Former Education Project Director at the National Center for Science Education

Enny Penny is a little girl…..with big wishes. This Valentine’s Day she wishes to get a valentine from Henry! But Enny Penny has a problem–she is the only one who doesn’t have the new Valentine’s Day App. And to make matters worse….Cupid doesn’t know how to use the app! In this heartwarming valentine book, Enny Penny gets her valentine wish and learns that “old fashioned paper” is just as magical as an app!

Shoo Wee! Do you smell that? What is that smell...I think it's that Okapi! What is an Okapi, anyway? Okapis are nearly impossible to observe in the wild and, once discovered, obtained a mythical reputation and gained the name "African unicorn." This book is the first in a series of "ficinformational" books about lesser known animals with weird traits like the okapi. The illustrations are engaging, and the story is just plain fun to read and filled with real facts.Shoo Wee Okapi! is a humorous illustrated picture book written in conversational, comic book style and including fun facts on this almost mythical creature. The mysterious nature of the okapi provides a perfect platform to combine storytelling as a means to both entertain and educate. Shoo Wee Okapi! decidedly affirms for readers that we are all more similar than we may seem and differences can be divine.

Codi is on a mission to find a new den for his wolf pack when a seed pod from a maple tree falls onto his back, making him very uncomfortable. Codi's pack helps him remove it and mother nature carries it to a location where the maple seed takes root. Generations later, Codi's pack has grown in numbers and the seed pod has developed into a majestic maple tree that is an heirloom for all to share. Codi and the Maple Tree is a beautiful story about purpose, growth and connectivity.

Stardust is on a mission to inspire a love of science and a sense of wonder at the universe. ​This series is born of an eight-year-old girl's desire to share with the world the concept that everything on Earth, including us, is made from the dust ​of exploded stars. The Stardust Science book series offers sound science and beautiful imagery for pre-readers and young readers. Stardust Explores the Solar System begins with the Big Bang, explains the formation of the Sun and the planets, then takes children on an exciting tour through our Solar System! Reviewed by Dr. Eric Meikle, Former Education Project Director at the National Center for Science Education, to ensure that Stardust Science reflects the most current scientific knowledge. Sit back and enjoy this beautifully illustrated book as it takes you across our solar system on one amazing journey! We are all made of Stardust.