Magination Press

Through lively illustrations and developmentally appropriate dialogue, these picture books are an invaluable resource to help children take care of their mental health all month long. Use INSTAKIDS20 to save 20% + free US shipping in bio. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #earlyeducation #picturebooks #parentingtools #socialskills

We're thrilled to share our books have been hand-picked for this month's @childrensbookcouncil Hot Off the Press list! Use INSTAKIDS20 to save 20% + free US shipping in bio. #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks #mustread #readinglist #CBCHotOffThePress

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a battle. “A Feel Better Book for Little Sleepers,” published by @MaginationPress , is a gentle reminder that sleep is full of wonder, for kids and grown-ups alike. Tap the link in bio to learn more. #childrensbooks #parenting #sleep

We are thrilled to see our books be included in the @childrensbookcouncil Kids Favorites list! Thank you to all the kids who voted. Use INSTAKIDS20 to save 20% + free US shipping in bio.

Climate change is affecting kids emotionally, and many caregivers aren’t sure how to respond. “What to Do When Climate Change Scares You: A Kid’s Guide to Dealing With Climate Change Stress,” published by @MaginationPress , offers research-based tools to help children process worry, build resilience, and stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Tap the link in bio to learn more. #earthday #childrensbooks #parenting #stress

This Autism Awareness Month, we're spotlighting three @MaginationPress books showcasing the beauty of neurodiversity. Which ones have you read? #autismawareness #childrensbooks #neurodiversity

Amazing to see our illustrators at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair! ✨ Celebrating Too Many Toucans by Paula Bowles and What to Do When You Worry illustrated by Sabine Rothmund, thank you for your help giving young readers meaningful stories. #BCBF #ChildrensBooks

Mistakes happen—but they don’t have to hold kids back. In this revised edition of “What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid’s Guide to Accepting Imperfection,” published by @MaginationPress , authors Claire Freeland and Dr. Jacqueline Toner help children rethink perfection, build resilience, and keep going even when things don’t go as planned. Tap the link in bio to learn more. #childrensbooks #parenting #resilience

Don't Hug the Quokka! How could I possibly resist this book? The quokka alone was enough to win me over. I didn’t even bother reading the synopsis. Straight to checkout (fully judging a book by its cover haha), and honestly, no regrets. We started reading this right when Xiao Jojo discovered what a quokka is, and now he cannot stop saying it. He just turned two, so he might not fully understand the deeper message yet, but he absolutely loves the big “NO” on every page. We’ve read this so many times that he now remembers when it’s coming and sometimes, he even says the “no” before I do, which is honestly the cutest part. One of the things I value most about this book is how it makes the concept of consent feel accessible for young children. I grew up in an environment where physical affection was often expected, not chosen. As a parent now, I’m more conscious about giving my child autonomy asking rather than instructing. I really appreciate how this story aligns with that perspective and encourages those conversations from an early age. The rhyming text flows really nicely and keeps it fun for little ones, and the illustrations are just adorable. Even though the quokka keeps saying “no,” it never feels scary or negative. Instead, it feels empowering and reassuring teaching children that it’s okay to set boundaries in a gentle, comfortable way. We also really enjoyed the author’s note at the end, which explains more about consent and body autonomy for parents. It adds a thoughtful layer to an already meaningful story. Such a lovely and important book for young children. Cute, fun, and with a message that really matters. ✍️ @pajamabooks 🎨 @miapowell_design 📚 @maginationpress 🛒 @xylibear.id #ourlittlebookshelves #donthugthequokka #xiaojojodu #kidslit #picturebookreview

Happy publication day to A FEEL BETTER BOOK for LITTLE SLEEPERS, by Holly Brochmann and Leah Bowe, the @bsistersbooks and @maginationpress !🎉🥳 This is the seventh book in the Feel Better Book series, and I continually am so grateful to be a part of the team that brings these stories to children and caregivers everywhere. I had so much fun adding lots of details to Holly and Leah’s delightful and helpful words, thinking about those nights when my children were little. Cozy was the key, so adding stuffed animals, comfy pup and kitty comforters, more books, and parents and caregivers were a blast to paint. For the cover, there were other options for the stuffie, and I was so happy to hear Holly and Leah chose the dragon.🐉 Like all of the books in the series, there is a wealth of information in the “notes to caregivers” in the back of this book on sleeping. You can find this series at bookstores, independent bookstores, @bookshop_org , @barnesandnoble , @apa_org , @maginationpress and elsewhere, and at the link in my bio. Thank you again Holly, Leah, and the awesome team at Magination Press for the honor of getting to illustrate this wonderful book. I hope it’ll help many little ones!😴💤🥱 #afeelbetterbook #afeelbetterbookseries #afeelbetterbiokforlittlesleepers #littlesleepers #maginationpress #bsistersbooks #apa #apabooks #kidlit #childrensbook #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #sleeping #helpfulbooksforkids #helpfulbooksforparents #helpfulbooksforchildren #art #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #shirleysillos #shirleyngbenitez #sleep #sleepbooks

Happy International Children's Book Day! #ICBD When creating an APA Style reference for a children’s book with an illustrator, follow the template for books—from Section 10.2 in the Publication Manual—and add the illustrator’s name in parentheses after the title. Find more details and examples at /style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/childrens-book-references (the link to our Reference Examples page is in our bio). Have you cited any children's books recently? What questions do you have about citing children's books or other books with illustrators? #APAreferences #APA7

Recognizing, supporting, and celebrating our transgender youth and transgender people during #TransDayofVisibility and all year long! #tdov #kidlit #lgbt #trans