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Books published by publisher Penton Kids Press

  • Violet the Hugging Octopus

    Sherry Duquet, Philip S Marks, Mark Wayne Adams

    Hardcover (DP Kids Press, Feb. 2, 2019)
    Swimming with confidence and bursting with joy, Violet greets her friends Puffer Fish, Moray Eel, Jumbo Shrimp and Stinging Ray. She is outlandishly happy which excites their curiosity. What is her secret? How is she so happy? Can they be that happy too?Inside the book teachers and parents will find Seaside Chat discussion questions that can be adapted for all ages.
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  • Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar

    Helen Bawley

    Hardcover (Penton Kids Press, March 15, 2003)
    Percival slept for a very long time. He dreamed of green and red and blue and pink and purple and yellow. And when he woke up, something wonderful had happened!
  • Moon Dance

    Christian Riese Lassen

    Paperback (Penton Kids Press, March 15, 2003)
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  • Panic at the Picnic!

    Valerie Crowe, Deg Philip

    eBook (DP Kids Press, May 26, 2020)
    A new school, new friends, a beloved pet and a jealous classmate. This story deals with how spite and jealousy can spoil a good time for everyone. Luckily, true friendship, a smart teacher and the love between a girl and her dog win the day!
  • Ira Wordworthy

    Stephen Cosgrove

    Hardcover (Penton Kids, March 15, 2001)
    COMES with a copy of The Twontle by Brett Young
  • Beautiful Baby Butterfly: Bereaved children who have lost a love one.

    Ann C. Johnson, Marina Saumell

    eBook (J Kids Press, Dec. 14, 2015)
    Beautiful Baby Butterfly is a well written, colorful and extraordinary book for bereaved children. Beautiful Baby Butterfly is also an innovative book that provides parents with the tools to give children healthy coping skills on their journey of grieving the loss of a loved one.
  • I Am Divinely Beautiful

    Stephanie A. Kilgore-White

    language (DP Kids Press, Dec. 18, 2019)
    I Am Divinely Beautiful is the second book in the Heaven’s Divine Kiss series. It is a positive, self-esteem building book that will help its reader see themselves from a totally different perspective and is written for every girl of melanin hue, who struggles to see themselves the way God has created them. Its intent is to ensure brown girls of all ages, shapes, and tones that they are divinely designed with incredible purpose and unlimited possibilities.The author desires that every girl who reads this book will experience the love God has for them and will see themselves reflected in the mirror as His masterpiece, ensuring them to live out their dreams to their fullest potential.
  • While I’m at School … What Do My Parents Do All Day?

    McKenna Houston, Ella Smith

    Paperback (HE Kids Press, July 6, 2018)
    A delightful rhyming read aloud about a young boy who wonders what his parents do all day while he is away at school. His imagination runs wild as he envisions his parents doing all kinds of wacky things. The captivating fun, energetic illustrations tell the imaginative tale! Adults and children alike will love reading this book aloudtogether over and over! A perfect way to help prepare a child for starting a new school year or for the classroom teacher to read to the class on the first day of school! 8.5"w x 11"t - 24 pages Intended for children ages 5-12 See McKenna's author page to view free, fun extension activities and lesson plans for home and school.
  • Little Brown Boy You Are a STAR!

    Stephanie A. Kilgore-White

    language (DP Kids Press, Dec. 2, 2019)
    Little Brown Boy You Are a STAR! is written for every young boy of melanin hue who struggles to believe in his ability to do great things. It is designed to instill in little boys the importance of their uniqueness. This book will help the reader recognize that they are created with unlimited possibilities.
  • While I'm at School … What Do My Parents Do All Day?

    McKenna Houston, Ella Smith

    language (HE Kids Press, Oct. 28, 2018)
    A delightful rhyming read aloud about a young boy who wonders what his parents do all day while he is away at school. His imagination runs wild as he envisions his parents doing all kinds of wacky things. The captivating fun, energetic illustrations tell the imaginative tale!Adults and children alike will love reading this book aloudtogether over and over! A perfect way to help prepare a child for starting a new school year or for the classroom teacher to read to the class on the first day of school!
  • Mia's Reflections

    Ginger Marks, Deg Philip

    Paperback (DP Kids Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Mia's Reflections captures the heart of a young girl who learns that beauty is not just a pretty face, but rather a giving life. Anticipating a new school with no friends, where she feels alone and ugly, young Mia prepares for her first day. Recounting Mia's kindnesses from bullying intervention to assisting an elderly neighbor and more, Mia realizes her beauty is not just skin deep.Followed by Parent/Teacher resources, this book will fill a young girl's day with thoughts of love and kindness.
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