The paperback edition of D is for Drool is out TODAY! Perfect for fans of I Need My Monster who prefer their ABCs with a side of giggles and growls. Available now: flashlightpress.com/d-is-for-dro... @ipgbook.bsky.social #ineedmymonster #abcbook #picturebooks #kidlit

Lottie Emily, advocate for global citizenship and sustainable development, shared her review of The Mess That We Made: "A call to action to protect our marine life and oceans from #plasticpollution! Love that this book provides a list of ways to take action for readers 💪🏼"

@todaysparent.bsky.social lists Nicola Coughlan's reading of Carla's Glasses and Rita Moreno's reading of I Need My Monster among their recommended Storyline Online videos! www.todaysparent.com/family/story... @ipgbook.bsky.social #readaloud #nicolacoughlan #RitaMoreno #CelebrityReading

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday! 💕 Celebrate the people you love, just like the boy and his dragon pal in the sweet board book I Love My Dragon. flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social #ValentinesDay #valentinesdaygiftideas #ValentinesDay2026 #kids

Wishing a happy 87th birthday to Jane Yolen, award-winning author of Giant Island and over 400 other beloved books! We are truly honored to count her as one of our authors. @ipgbook.bsky.social #JaneYolen #happybirthday #authorlife #authorbirthday

The paperback edition of Carla's Sandwich is officially out TODAY! 🥪 Available at your favorite local and online bookstores: flashlightpress.com/carlas-sandw... @ipgbook.bsky.social #pubday #childrensbooks #picturebooks #ConfidenceForKids #kindnessmatters

Happy birthday to Colombian-American actress Isabella Gomez! 🥳 Celebrate with her animated reading of La nevera de Maddi, the Spanish edition of Maddi's Fridge: storylineonline.net/books/la-nev... @ipgbook.bsky.social #IsabellaGomez #colombianamerican #LatinaActress #latinasinhollywood

New review of Maddi's Fridge! "...a well-written, cute picture book teaching about food insecurity in a relatable way for kids, sharing an excellent message about helping others & knowing when to ask for help." –Dr. Tina-Marie Matranga Howlett @ipgbook.bsky.social #BookReview #picturebooks

Tired of packing the same boring school lunches?🥪 Level up lunchtime with this printable Carla’s Sandwich Cookbook, packed with unique recipes that celebrate creativity and a little culinary courage: flashlightpress.com/wp-content/u... @ipgbook.bsky.social #lunchboxfun #kidsactivities #schoolunch

Just SNOW Already! was included in @ohthebookswelove's list of recommended winter books! She said Just SNOW Already! is one of her kids' year round favorites 🥰 www.instagram.com/p/DRvaYe2DbZh/ @ipgbook.bsky.social #snowday #winterbooks #WinterBooksForKids #WinterVibes

Clear your schedule tonight because it's #NationalDoggyDateNight! How will you spend time with your lovable pup? flashlightpress.com/dudleys-day-... @ipgbook.bsky.social #doglife #ImaginationUnleashed #kidsbooks #doglover #whatdogsreallydo

Paperback coming Feb 10! Carla’s Sandwich celebrates being unique, with wacky lunches, wacky illustrations, and a heartwarming message about acceptance. Available for pre-order: flashlightpress.com/carlas-sandw... @ipgbook.bsky.social #PaperbackRelease #KidsBooks #SchoolLunchFun

A gentle story for big feelings. “What I really loved is how gentle this book is. There’s no rushing Maya to ‘cheer up.’ Gramma simply meets her where she’s at, using humor, patience, and imagination.”–Vanesa Josevski flashlightpress.com/maya-was-gru... @ipgbook.bsky.social @pippinmathur.bsky.social

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? ❤️ I Love My Dragon is a sweet and playful board book that’s sure to steal hearts this February 14th! flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social #valentinesday #valentinesdaygiftideas #boardbooklove #giftforkids

The Mess That We Made was selected for the UK Literacy Association’s Books for Young Environmentalists booklist! @ipgbook.bsky.social #UKLA #ClimateEducation #ClimateLiteracy #EnvironmentalEducation #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #YoungEnvironmentalists

We're beyond thrilled to announce that Me & Lavender was nominated by the Ezra Jack Keats committee for the 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Award! This award is given to an outstanding writer/illustrator early in their career. @ipgbook.bsky.social @ejkf.bsky.social #bookaward #childrensbooks #kidlit

On #InternationalEnvironmentalEducationDay, The Mess That We Made helps kids learn how everyday trash impacts our oceans, blending rhythmic storytelling, gorgeous illustrations, and facts that inspire real change. flashlightpress.com/the-mess-tha... @ipgbook.bsky.social #ocean #saveourseas

A is for Arms, B is for Belly, D is for…Drool! The award-winning ABC picture book will be released in paperback on Feb 3, 2026! Companion to the I Need My Monster series. Pre-order now: flashlightpress.com/d-is-for-dro... @ipgbook.bsky.social #booknews #ineedmymonster #abcbook #paperback

We loved this thoughtful review of That Cat Can't Stay from Vanesa Josevski: "This one gave us a good giggle because it hit very close to home.... A fun, lighthearted read about compromise, persistence, and how families sometimes meet in the middle..." flashlightpress.com/that-cat-can...

From cheering you up to reading bedtime stories, grandma makes every moment feel safe and special. Let's celebrate our grandmothers! Find these books here: flashlightpress.com/our-books/ @ipgbook.bsky.social #grandma #grandmalove #Grandparents @pippinmathur.bsky.social @mauriejmanning.bsky.social

Create an eco-friendly birthday bash! Download our FREE party activity guide inspired by the picture book The Mess That We Made: flashlightpress.com/wp-content/u... Tag us in photos from your party so we can celebrate with you! @ipgbook.bsky.social #ecofriendly #activityforkids #kidspartyideas

How cool is this?? Superintendent Matt Fisher read When a Dragon Moves In at Dodge Elementary in celebration of #AppreciateADragonDay! With Dodge's mascot being a dragon, it was the perfect way to spark school pride. theindependent.com/news/local/e... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social

Vanesa Josevski & son Max shared their review of Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick: "The writing is thoughtful, warm and quietly powerful, handling big themes like aging, memory loss and kindness in a way kids can really understand." flashlightpress.com/getting-to-k... @ipgbook.bsky.social #kidlit

Grown-ups often make BIG New Year’s resolutions. But for kids, the new year is about taking small steps to learn/grow at their own pace. These picture books can help turn resolutions into gentle goals for kids. Learn more: conta.cc/3ZapAGx @ipgbook.bsky.social #NewYear2026 #kidlit

A boy brings his pet pterodactyl to school for show and tell... What could possibly go wrong? "We love dinosaurs, busy illustrations, rhyming and words to improve our vocabulary!" –katieateapples flashlightpress.com/pterodactyl-... @ipgbook.bsky.social #dinosaurs #dinosaurbook #kidlit

Check out this NEW review of Just SNOW Already! from author Rachel Smalley! "I LOVE this book for so many reasons....what makes [it] a great read-aloud is the hilarity....packs every page with wacky events..." flashlightpress.com/just-snow-al... @ipgbook.bsky.social #bookreview #snow #kidlitreview

Ever wonder how the wonderfully detailed illustrations in Just SNOW Already! came to life? Watch this mesmerizing time-lapse as the snowy scene unfolds, one hilarious detail at a time! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALrb... @ipgbook.bsky.social #picturebookart #illustrationtimelapse #childrensbooks

What's the perfect cure for a busy day? Why, a bubble bath, of course! 🫧 Celebrate #NationalBubbleBathDay today with Ella and Lavender as they get sudsy after a fun day of playing in the garden. flashlightpress.com/me-and-laven... @ipgbook.bsky.social #bathtime #bubblebathday #CozyMoments #kidlit

Now that kids are back to school, it's the perfect time for them to brush up on their glue skills! Watch this fun read-aloud of the award-winning Too Much Glue: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bdi... @ipgbook.bsky.social #BackToSchool #glue #toomuchglue #readaloud #kidlit

NEW review of our Maddi's Fridge storybook app from Brandy Bruce, K/1 Intervention Specialist at Dawson-Bryant Elementary School! She called it "a super cute app" and "the sweetest story". Read her full review: flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridg... #kidsapp #AppStore #kidslit #appsforkids

Our picture book Maddi’s Fridge is hitting the stage! Jan 24–25, 2026 | Broadwater Theater Second Stage, Los Angeles, CA 🎟40% OFF tickets with code FRIDGE15! storybookfamilyplayhouse.simpletix.com A must-see family play about friendship and hunger. @ipgbook.bsky.social #theater #performance

We are proud to announce that Me & Lavender won GOLD in the Kiddable Awards 2025 for Best Kid's Ebook!! kiddable.family.blog/2025/12/29/k... @ipgbook.bsky.social #bookawardwinner #BookAwards #BestBooks2025 #kiddable #kidlit

Happy New Year from Flashlight Press! Wishing you and your family a joyful, healthy, and inspiring 2026. Illustration from picture book Just SNOW Already!: flashlightpress.com/just-snow-al... @ipgbook.bsky.social #happynewyear #newyear2026 #happynewyear2026

How I Met My Monster inspired a school-wide art collaboration! After reading the book, 2nd graders drew their own imaginary monsters, and high school students transformed those drawings into clay sculptures. whitefishpilot.com/news/2025/de... @ipgbook.bsky.social #picturebooks #arteducation #clay

App of the Day: Maddi’s Fridge App was highlighted by the Educational App Store! "This heartwarming experience helps children explore empathy, friendship, and awareness of childhood hunger together with the adults who care for them." Download now: buff.ly/Ny9xJ9C

Storyline Online’s activity guide for So Much Slime has been named #1 Partner Lesson 2025 by the American Federation of Teachers! 🏆 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... Huge thanks to @sharemylesson.bsky.social for the honor! @ipgbook.bsky.social #Literacy #STEMLearning #teachers #bestof2025

Happy Holidays from Flashlight Press! Wishing you a season filled with cozy reads and joyful moments shared with your family and friends. Illustrations from The Only One Club: flashlightpress.com/the-only-one... @ipgbook.bsky.social #HappyHolidays2025 #Christmas2025 #Hanukkah #chanukah

The new paperback edition of Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick was featured in Midwest Book Reviews' online magazine! www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/nov_25.h... Find out more about this book: flashlightpress.com/getting-to-k... @ipgbook.bsky.social #classroomreads #FriendshipStories #SEL #kidsgift

Grateful for author/educator @ShekarAruna's wonderful review of Me & Lavender: "The illustrations are beautiful and complement the story very well. Children can relate to the narrative and can enjoy the humour in it." flashlightpress.com/me-and-laven... @ipgbook.bsky.social #bookreview #kidlit

Happy International Tea Day! 🫖 Pinkies up and let the tea parties begin! Can Ella and her elephant pal stay clean for Mom's afternoon tea party? flashlightpress.com/me-and-laven... @ipgbook.bsky.social #InternationalTeaDay #teaparty #TeaTimeFun #teatime #picturebook

We were delighted to see So Much Slime and Carla's Glasses featured in New Mexico Kids Magazine! Reviewed by 4th graders and included in the magazine with 75,000 readers across New Mexico: www.flipsnack.com/CC9F99EEFB5/... @ipgbook.bsky.social #NewMexico #newmexicokids

Happy Birthday to Rita Moreno, one of the few actors to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony! We are honored that she read I Need My Monster on Storyline Online (available to watch for free!): storylineonline.net/books/i-need... @ipgbook.bsky.social #RitaMoreno #birthday

Congratulations to Zac Retz (illustrator of Too Much Glue and So Much Slime) and his team on the Oscar-winning short film that they worked on called War is Over! Watch now: youtu.be/W68-XaFepOg @ipgbook.bsky.social @theacademyusa.bsky.social #shortfilm2025 #oscarwinner #AcademyAwardWinner

“Is it snowing YET?!” Kids who know the agony of waiting will love Just SNOW Already!, a hilarious picture book where one boy is so busy watching for snow he misses what's right in front of him! flashlightpress.com/just-snow-al... @ipgbook.bsky.social #giftidea #KidLit #kidsbooks #Xmas

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? These fan-favorite picture books bring joy, laughter, and adventure to every home. Available at your local and online bookstores: flashlightpress.com @ipgbook.bsky.social #christmasgifts #giftsforkids #giftideas

It’s #NationalSlimeDay, the perfect excuse for some hands-on creativity! In So Much Slime, Matty’s class finds out what happens when slime won’t stop spreading (hint: it’s hilarious). Includes a slime recipe in the book! flashlightpress.com/so-much-slime/ @ipgbook.bsky.social #KidLit #Slime #STEM

We loved Vanesa Josevski's review of the Maddi’s Fridge app! "Max was instantly excited… he recognized it from school." He loved the animations and games. Vanesa called it "a beautiful and important story" and Max gave it a huge thumbs up! flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridg... #KidsBooks #kitlit

A full fridge isn’t every child’s reality. We’re grateful for Imaginary Elevators’ thoughtful review of Maddi’s Fridge. Their reflection on childhood hunger in America reminds us why this story continues to matter. imaginaryelevators.blog/2025/11/29/f... @ipgbook.bsky.social #ChildhoodHunger

Happy National Cat Month from Flashlight Purrrr-ess! If your family has ever “accidentally” adopted a cat (or three…), you’ll love the hilarious picture book That Cat Can't Stay: flashlightpress.com/that-cat-can... @ipgbook.bsky.social #NationalCatMonth #catmonth #catlovers #catloverscommunity

We’re thrilled to share that Maddi’s Fridge has been certified by Educational App Store and awarded 5 stars! “a warm, beautifully illustrated storybook app that transforms an award-winning picture book into a meaningful digital experience.” Download now: apps.apple.com/us/app/maddi... #kidsapps