Children’s Books from Flower Pot Press
Kids will love it, when you gift them the new illustrated Flower Pot Press books, Born to Sparkle and The Book of Hugs.
The hardcover picture books are fun for children, but there are important messages in the stories, too.
Born to Sparkle is an empowering and uplifting book that will inspire kids to dream big.
The Book of Hugs is about how nice it is to show others we care along with age appropriate messaging about getting consent before giving hugs.
Both of these books can spark great conversations between parents and kids.
Born to Sparkle: A Story About Achieving Your Dreams
Picture Book
isbn 978-1-4867-2100-8
Pub Date 9/7/21
Author
Megan Bomgaars
Illustrator
Pete Olczyk
Recommended Age
5-8 years, kindergarten to 2nd grade
Synopsis
This book encourages young readers to dream big and work hard to make those big dreams come true.
Whether you dream is to become an astronaut, firefighter, dancer, teacher, chef or anything you can imagine, you can achieve it because, just like Megan, you were born to sparkle!
Never condescending or preachy, Megan’s pitch perfect story reassures, that there are no limits and anything is possible if one follows their dreams and works hard.
It’s about doing your very best to make dreams happen.
Be brave.
Study.
Learn.
Practice.
Ask questions.
Educators and parents will revel in this uplifting, inspiring picture book with a cast of stuffed animals leading by example at each turn of the page.
The Book of Hugs
Picture Book
isbn 978-1486721047
Pub Date 9/2/21
Author
Tim Harris
Illustrator
Charlie Astrella
Recommended Age
5-8 years, kindergarten to 2nd grade
Synopsis
Inspired by Tim’s love of giving big bear hugs and his restaurant that offered up hugs on the menu, this charming how-to guide inspires readers with plenty of reasons to give someone a big hug!
Colorful characters Teddy Bear Tim and his trio of energetic monkey friends share tips on delivering the very best hugs.
They can be happy hugs, sad hugs, fast or slow hugs.
Every type of hug is about sharing love.
As the book says, “Love is the most important part!”
Setting and respecting boundaries and gaining consent are among the most important practices we can instill in children.
Book of Hugs is an entertaining story that can lead into deeper discussions about permission and appropriate behavior.
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