Anna Staniszewski
Author
My Cousin's Mermaid
Now available!
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About:
Natalia feels disconnected from her Polish heritage and her relatives―until she and her "cousin-sister" discover their shared love of mermaids and fairy tales.
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Reviews:
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"A heartwarming and necessary story about building family connections across cultural divides."
-School Library Journal
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"A reassuring and warm tale of family connections."
-Kirkus
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Book Trailer:
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Beast in Show
Available now!
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About:
Julia and her lovable pup, Huxley, enter a very unusual dog show!
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Reviews:
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"A lick on the nose to all who lend a helping paw."
–Kirkus
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Dogosaurus Rex
Available now!
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About:
Sadie might not be like the other dogs, but Ben knows she's the best dog in the world. Now if only she could stop causing so much trouble!
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Extras:
-Download a Dino Activity Kit HERE.
-Make your own dinosaur hat (via Mom on the Move).
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Reviews:
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"This delightfully mischievous story . . . brings to mind vintage children’s books."
–Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"This delightful and funny read-aloud will delight children of all ages."
–School Library Journal
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"The canon of books about oversized and/or inappropriate pets for kids gets yet another addition, but with a dinosaur, this one rises above the herd...It deserves a place on the shelf."
–Kirkus
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"Viewers are in for a treat with this fetching story."
–The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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Power Down, Little Robot
Available now!
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About:
It's time to power down for the night, but Little Robot isn't ready! He quickly opens his stalling program. Luckily, Mom Unit knows exactly how to get him into his sleep module. This twist on a familiar nighttime routine will click with bedtime avoidance experts everywhere.
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Book Trailer:
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Extras:
-Print out Little Robot activities HERE.
-Download the Power Down, Little Robot song HERE.
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Reviews:
“Charming . . . This little red robot will do anything to avoid going to sleep.” ―Kirkus
“After reading this, more than one child may look forward to the moment when his 'dream sequence [is] initiated.'” ―The Wall Street Journal
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“The universality of resisting bedtime rings true. Give this one to sophisticated preschoolers.” ―Booklist
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