Books published by publisher Heartlab Press Inc.

Meet misfit Sophie, too used to bullies at Grey Stone Day School. Her classmates Julia and Molly tease her to no end and her teacher, Mrs. Cook ignores the bullying. The playground at Grey Stone has a special secret though: it's shared with the students of a monster school! Craving acceptance and diversity, and trying to defeat her feelings of fear towards these strange and colorful monsters, Sophie bravely steps into the unknown and meets a little monster at recess--and makes her first friend. Through her friendship with the monster, she develops stronger feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem. In addition, she learns to stand tall and to appreciate differences and she discovers that sometimes you really can turn lemons into lemonade.

Meet misfit Sophie, too used to bullies at Grey Stone Day School. Her classmates Julia and Molly tease her to no end and her teacher, Mrs. Cook ignores the bullying. The playground at Grey Stone has a special secret though: it's shared with the students of a monster school! Craving acceptance and diversity, and trying to defeat her feelings of fear towards these strange and colorful monsters, Sophie bravely steps into the unknown and meets a little monster at recess—and makes her first friend. Through her friendship with the monster, she develops stronger feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem. In addition, she learns to stand tall and to appreciate differences and she discovers that sometimes you really can turn lemons into lemonade.

In a novel that speaks out against fascism and racism, a teen clone of Hitler battles his genes and tries to choose a different path. At Reichfield High, soccer is war and the battle is fought between Neo-Nazis and Mexicans."The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book, Mockingjay, and Mel Brooks' 1967 film, The Producers." — Kirkus ReviewsA predominantly white Reichfield High has lost every game in the last few years to the North Prep, a school with mostly Mexican, Brazilian, and Filipino students. For the first game of the season, however, Addie and his teammates are confident that they will win—because they’ve personally made sure the lead player of the opposite team will be unable to play.Addie and his supremacist and misogynistic friends are ill-prepared for what comes next, though. They are defeated by Shaylee, the best soccer player North Prep has ever seen—who also happens to be a girl. Granted an exception, Shaylee is allowed to compete in a team of all boys.Unable to accept defeat, Addie is convinced that Shaylee must be using illegal methods to beat the Reichfield team. He sets out to expose her, but discovers instead that he has secrets of his own…"Blitzball" combines a science fiction dystopian story with strong elements of coming of age. Throughout this book, Addie's main goal is to fight the forces that want to turn him into the next Fuhrer. Addie must put aside any self-destructive patterns that might lead to him becoming an evil totalitarian dictator. He must determine who's behind the plot as well as who's pulling the strings. As well, he must use his wits, soccer iq, a combination of strategy, historical smarts, clever maneuvers, and extreme tactics to defeat those forces united in trying to control the outcome of his fate. History might have led to Adolf Hitler becoming Hitler but Addie is not Hitler. Addie is a clone and he's determined to be better than his predecessor. However, the effects of peer pressure and bullying from the teen boys at Reichfield High might be too strong for him to handle. Addie has to choose between feeling like an outside or feeling belonging and succumbing to the strong pull of popularity. . "In a dystopian science fiction story that highlights and takes a stand against fascism and racism in the 21st century, this story is quite relevant to society today where racism, fascism, totalitarianism and oppression can lurk under the surface everywhere you look. In this novel, the Draugar are make believe zombies that Addie and Thomas were scared of as kids. As a teen, Addie discovers that there are far greater fears in real life, namely all of the fascists in his town."--Avery West, author" In Farenheit 451, Ray Bradury wrote, “If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn.” Addie's story is necessary to have an open dialogue about racism in order to combat racism. As George Orwell said in his science fiction novel, 1984, “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” We must speak out against the racism of the past and present so that we prevent racism in the present and future." --Shira Potter, author of The Monster at Recess.An intriguing blend of racial conflict, wry humor, and a winding plot make for an enjoyable read in Blitzball by Barton Ludwig, a narrative with a strong appeal for fans of soccer and coming of age." — Readers' Favorite

Meet misfit Sophie, too used to bullies at Grey Stone Day School. Her classmates Julia and Molly tease her to no end and her teacher, Mrs. Cook ignores the bullying.The playground at Grey Stone has a special secret though: it's shared with the students of a monster school! Craving acceptance and diversity, and trying to defeat her feelings of fear towards these strange and colorful monsters, Sophie bravely steps into the unknown and meets a little monster at recess—and makes her first friend. Through her friendship with the monster, she develops stronger feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem. In addition, she learns to stand tall and to appreciate differences and she discovers that sometimes you really can turn lemons into lemonade.

UH OH! RAIZY'S CHALLAH KEEPS ON GROWING and Shabbat is coming. Will Raizy be able to get things under control in time for Shabbos? Will she be able to defeat the giant Challah Monster? Or will it take over her entire house, or worse... the entire neighborhood?In a house divided into apartments on Sunnyside Avenue, Raizy lives with three other girls. They don't get along at all! The girls return from school with on Friday with challahs ready to be baked. Each girl thinks her challah is the best and insults the others. Their bickering causes the challahs to grow and grow - into a Challah Monster! - and take over their house. In a Shabbat, pre-Passover story that teaches kids about unity, four girls must learn to put aside their differences and work together to combat the creature and save Shabbos.Complete with recipes for each challah in the story (chocolate, pizza, cinnamon, and turmeric) to use right before you bring out your Passover Cookbook and start to make matzo ball soup, "The Challah That Took Over the House" teaches young Jewish girls in more ways than one.WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK A GREAT JEWISH GIFT FOR CHILDREN FOR THE HOLIDAYS? GOOD VALUES FOR JEWISH GIRLS (AND BOYS) A Jewish story for Shabbat that is Torah-infused dealing with torah themes for kids such as loving your neighbor, judging favorably, being a good friend, taking action rather than relying on luck, being a leader and putting aside differences to unite. HUMOROUS AND FUNNY The girls are like little Jewish comedians and the story is quite a funny religious take on "The Blob". SHABBAT APPROPRIATE GIFT A great gift for Jewish holidays including Passover, Shabbat, Sukkot, Tu B'av, Tu Beshevat, Pesach, Shabbos, Channukah (Hanukah, Hannukah, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanuka, Chanukkah, Chanuka, Hanakah, Chanaka, Hanaka) and Rosh Hashanah that goes with shabbat candles, siddurs, challah covers, jewish cook books, kipas, yarmulkes, dreidels, lulavs, etrogs, seder plates, kiddush cups, tehillim or haggadahs. AM ISRAEL CHAI - Unity was one of the things Jews lacked when the Temple was destroyed which is why this story would be great to read on Tisha B'av as it helps Jewish kids step away from baseless hatred and love rather than hate, build friendships rather than bully. This story helps kids appreciate all different kinds of Jews within different Jewish families from different religious family streams. It also helps one appreciate different Jewish communities within a city such as Brooklyn and The Bronx, as well as the world. Whether you are a Levine or a Taylor or a Brown, this book encourages kids to put aside differences and choose kindness rather than acting mean. SELF-ESTEEM & SELF-RELIANCE This story deals with many feelings to which kids can relate. Raizy starts off this story very lonely and through the course of the book she finds friends. "The Challah that Took Over the House" shows kids a character who overcomes loneliness which may encourage kids to step outside their bubble.

Spaceship ABC has been sucked into a black hole, and the alphabet has split apart. Let your kid be the superhero and save the alphabet. Young readers are asked to touch each letter to the next in order to bring the letters back together in a book that teaches kids about the power of their words. Innovative and a Fun Way to Learn the ABCs for preschoolers- In this spaceship ABC book, each letter stands for an object of space or nature ("C is for Comet, D is for Dinosaur"). When they turn the page, they are met with a colorful, full-page illustration of the flask with the transformative onomatopoeia, 'Poof!', followed by a comical combination (e.g. a dinosaur riding a comet in outer space!). It puts a Fun Twist to Learning the Alphabet. It is Interactive and Appealing - Level up your teaching materials by getting this collaborative education book that teaches letters a-z. Watch your kids interact with you as you teach them the basics of the alphabet. Uses Science Imagery to Teach Young Kids About the Alphabet - With lots of fun activities for kids out there, this ABC book set in outer space is a good addition as it is interactive and the ABCs are connected to the universe. Great ABC'S book for boys (and girls). In an ABC book that will appeal to girls as well as boys, this book is a great way to learn the alphabet as kids use their sense of touch, their sense of hearing as well as their sense of sight. Great Addition to your Numbers, Colors and Shapes Library An alphabet book that teaches kids early concepts. A great companion for early learning books such as books that help teach toddlers numbers, colors, and shapes, baby books that help teach kids about animals, board books that help teach kids sports, books to learn about cars, books to learn about science, abc puzzle books, abc tracing books, train your kid to go potty books, abc blocks, early concept picture books, activity workbooks, books to learn about flowers, books for kids to learn about potty training and more. A great 2018 and 2019 addition to other toddler and preschool books for ages 1 -3 in preschool prep. In a learning alphabet baby book that is interactive in line with animal alphabet flash cards for toddlers, Berg brings innovation to learning the ABCs. By encouraging 2 and 3 year olds to touch the page, it also helps kids visualize and internalize letters similar to sight word books, letters wipe clean books, tracing books for kids, write and wipe books, alpha phonics books, kids learning toys, bob books and other beginning readers. POOF SERIES POOF ABC is part of the POOF series which includes POOF 123: Touch and Learn Numbers and SWOOSH SHAPE: Touch & Learn Shapes. Each book gives toddlers the framework for reading before a parent launches into more detailed lessons for learning to write or introduces more advanced books for learning to read for preschool. POOF ABC keeps kids busy and helps both a parent and a toddler feel empowered. In the process, it teaches kids an important universal lesson, that YES they can transform their universe with the power of their words.

Spaceship ABC has been sucked into a black hole, and the alphabet has split apart. Let your kid be the superhero and save the alphabet. Young readers are asked to touch each letter to the next in order to bring the letters back together in a book that teaches kids about the power of their words. Innovative and a Fun Way to Learn the ABCs for preschoolers- In this spaceship ABC book, each letter stands for an object of space or nature ("C is for Comet, D is for Dinosaur"). When they turn the page, they are met with a colorful, full-page illustration of the flask with the transformative onomatopoeia, 'Poof!', followed by a comical combination (e.g. a dinosaur riding a comet in outer space!). It puts a Fun Twist to Learning the Alphabet. It is Interactive and Appealing - Level up your teaching materials by getting this collaborative education book that teaches letters a-z. Watch your kids interact with you as you teach them the basics of the alphabet. Uses Science Imagery to Teach Young Kids About the Alphabet - With lots of fun activities for kids out there, this ABC book set in outer space is a good addition as it is interactive and the ABCs are connected to the universe. Great ABC'S book for boys (and girls). In an ABC book that will appeal to girls as well as boys, this book is a great way to learn the alphabet as kids use their sense of touch, their sense of hearing as well as their sense of sight. Great Addition to your Numbers, Colors and Shapes Library An alphabet book that teaches kids early concepts. A great companion for early learning books such as books that help teach toddlers numbers, colors, and shapes, baby books that help teach kids about animals, board books that help teach kids sports, books to learn about cars, books to learn about science, abc puzzle books, abc tracing books, train your kid to go potty books, abc blocks, early concept picture books, activity workbooks, books to learn about flowers, books for kids to learn about potty training and more. A great 2018 and 2019 addition to other toddler and preschool books for ages 1 -3 in preschool prep. In a learning alphabet baby book that is interactive in line with animal alphabet flash cards for toddlers, Berg brings innovation to learning the ABCs. By encouraging 2 and 3 year olds to touch the page, it also helps kids visualize and internalize letters similar to sight word books, letters wipe clean books, tracing books for kids, write and wipe books, alpha phonics books, kids learning toys, bob books and other beginning readers. POOF SERIES POOF ABC is part of the POOF series which includes POOF 123: Touch and Learn Numbers and SWOOSH SHAPE: Touch & Learn Shapes. Each book gives toddlers the framework for reading before a parent launches into more detailed lessons for learning to write or introduces more advanced books for learning to read for preschool. POOF ABC keeps kids busy and helps both a parent and a toddler feel empowered. In the process, it teaches kids an important universal lesson, that YES they can transform their universe with the power of their words.

Meet misfit Sophie, too used to bullies at Grey Stone Day School. Her classmates Julia and Molly tease her to no end and her teacher, Mrs. Cook ignores the bullying.The playground at Grey Stone has a special secret though: it's shared with the students of a monster school!Craving acceptance and diversity, and trying to defeat her feelings of fear towards these strange and colorful monsters, Sophie bravely steps into the unknown and meets a little monster at recess--and makes her first friend. Through her friendship with the monster, she develops stronger feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem. In addition, she learns to stand tall and to appreciate differences and she discovers that sometimes you really can turn lemons into lemonade.

Environmental disasters have forced most of humanity to live inside Roaring Rocket Amusement Park. Everyone is happy riding broken-down rides except for Kai, a young boy. When Kai spots a healthy tree inside a giant maze, he wonders if orbs from that tree can transport him to a new green planet.Kai’s friend tries to talk him out of his dreams but Kai persists. With less than 50 orb trees left due to natural disasters (caused by the lack of recycling and global warming), Kai longs for a planet that is more green. Ketera is a planet that is green and colorful but it is very far away. Determined to get to Planet Ketera, Kai takes his knapsack—which can only carry 5 orbs!—and sets out to reach the largest rubus tree in search of more powerful orbs to fuel his flight. In the process, he meets interesting characters including; Trudy the beetle, Ada, the camel and Lennon, the balloon boy as well as gets in touch with the earth.In a story that raises awareness to topics such as environmental conservation, climate change and sustainability, Kai learns the importance of kindness, empathy and friendship. As well, Kai develops stronger self-esteem, self-reliance and self-awareness. He learns that it is better to venture forth and stand up for your beliefs rather than keep them to yourself and remain invisible.Leaving behind landfills, garbage and excessive waste, Kai ventures forward in search of a greener world.

"The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book, Mockingjay, and Mel Brooks' 1967 film, The Producers." --Kirkus Reviews Addie has a secret that even he doesn't know. That secret is his genome. He's a clone of Hitler. They all know it and they are waiting. If he finds out, will he be able to stop it? Will he even want to stop it? Maybe life is better when you're infamous. In this darkly humorous, coming-of-age novel, Addie battles his genes, family, and upbringing in an attempt to fight racism and choose a different path. He does this while dealing with teenage obstacles, on and off the field. At Reichfield High, soccer is war and the battle is fought between Neo-Nazis and Mexicans. A predominantly white Reichfield High has lost every game in the last few years to the North Prep, a school with mostly Mexican, Brazilian, and Filipino students. For the first game of the season, however, Addie and his teammates are confident that they will win--because they've personally made sure the lead player of the opposite team will be unable to play. Addie and his supremacist and misogynistic friends are ill-prepared for what comes next, though. They are defeated by Shaylee, the best soccer player North Prep has ever seen--who also happens to be a girl. Granted an exception, Shaylee is allowed to compete in a team of all boys. Unable to accept defeat, Addie is convinced that Shaylee must be using illegal methods to beat the Reichfield team. He sets out to expose her, but discovers instead that he has secrets of his own... "In a book that highlights and takes a stand against fascism and racism, this story is quite relevant to society today where racism, fascism, totalitarianism and oppression can lurk under the surface." --Avery West, author " In Farenheit 451, Ray Bradury wrote, "If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn." Addie's story is necessary to have an open dialogue about racism in order to combat racism. As George Orwell said in 1984, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." We must speak out against the racism of the past and present so that we prevent racism in the present and future." --Shira Potter, author of The Monster at Recess. An intriguing blend of racial conflict, wry humor, and a winding plot make for an enjoyable read in Blitzball by Barton Ludwig, a narrative with a strong appeal for fans of soccer and coming of age." -- Readers' Favorite

Planet 123 is the destination for this new Touch and Learn book. On the journey to Planet 123, the numbers had a fight and split apart. Let your kid be the superhero and join the numbers back together. In a counting book set in space that teaches the importance of friendship and getting along, your baby Einstein will begin his or her journey into counting with this interactive book. Young readers are asked to help join the numbers back together by drawing their finger from one number to the next. Alongside Aiden the Astronaut, children will be introduced to a world of meaningful concepts in a fun way.From a simple sensory book with bright and joyful colors to an interactive means of learning the numbers, "Poof 123" is ideal for all parents. And remember: this is just one book of the Touch & Learn series for children learning, as specifically created to help toddlers develop their abilities and skills. In this counting book of the "Touch and Learn" series designed for 2 year olds, toddlers, preschool and up, introduce your child to first concepts including numbers. Through touch and simple words, toddlers can enjoy their first counting book and learn to count with ease. INTERACTIVE LEARNING Within the first four years, the concepts you teach your child are of the utmost importance and will help shape their ability to read, learn math and learn higher concepts. By encouraging your child to touch the page, your child uses his or her sense of touch in addition to their sense of sight and hearing. From the sound of your voice, to touching the page, this may improve their ability to remember each number better.NUMBERS, COLORS & SHAPES This book introduces your child to numbers in a book filled with colors and shapes. A great companion to other books and toys that introduce your child to colors and shapes.FIRST NUMBERS Counting to 100 can feel and sound daunting to a child. Counting to ten sounds a lot easier and may help your child feel good about progressing to counting higher numbers. This way preschoolers get confidence in their abilities before moving on to higher concepts.Help your baby learn the power of numbers as well as the power of our words as human beings through interaction in this science themed counting book. First count to ten which will make it easier in counting later to 100. The interactivity makes this numbers book a great early learning activity book for your bright and curious baby. Used alongside your colors books, first counting book, coloring book, tracing books, early learning book, baby's first 123, books for children 1-3, baby board book, introduction to mathematics, preschool prep book and first letters book, POOF 123 introduces kids to first concepts in a way that is meaningful and fun. Imagine your child saying "It's the best learning to count book ever!" Perfect for parents wanting a simple sensory baby book that is bright and happy. Poof ABC is part of the Touch & learn series including: Poof ABC: Touch & Learn Alphabet, Swoosh Shape: Touch & Learn Shapes (upcoming). Poof Colors: Touch & Learn (upcoming) .

Environmental disasters have forced most of humanity to live inside Roaring Rocket Amusement Park. Everyone is happy riding broken-down rides except for Kai, a young boy. When Kai spots a healthy tree inside a giant maze, he wonders if orbs from that tree can transport him to a new green planet.Kai’s friend tries to talk him out of his dreams but Kai persists. With less than 50 orb trees left due to natural disasters (caused by the lack of recycling and global warming), Kai longs for a planet that is more green. Ketera is a planet that is green and colorful but it is very far away. Determined to get to Planet Ketera, Kai takes his knapsack—which can only carry 5 orbs!—and sets out to reach the largest rubus tree in search of more powerful orbs to fuel his flight. In the process, he meets interesting characters including; Trudy the beetle, Ada, the camel and Lennon, the balloon boy as well as gets in touch with the earth.In a story that raises awareness to topics such as environmental conservation, climate change and sustainability, Kai learns the importance of kindness, empathy and friendship. As well, Kai develops stronger self-esteem, self-reliance and self-awareness. He learns that it is better to venture forth and stand up for your beliefs rather than keep them to yourself and remain invisible.Leaving behind landfills, garbage and excessive waste, Kai ventures forward in search of a greener world.