Familius

08/16/2024

What would you do if your kids lost their favorite stuffie on vacation?

Social media saves the day in today's Familius Kids Storytime of "Finding Mr. Trunks" written by Annemarie Riley Guertin and illustrated by Andrea Alemanno Illustrator.

Read along to see how makes its way around the world!

between the security checkpoint and Gate 2 is where it happened. The grip arou...

08/15/2024

Dyslexia doesn’t have to get in the way of your child’s love for reading with these tips:

📖 Incorporate Multisensory Learning
📖 Read Aloud Together
📖 Break Down Reading into Manageable Chunks

See all TEN of our tips to help kids with dyslexia learn and love learning by clicking the link below.

Dyslexia doesn’t have to get in the way of your child’s love for reading. These 10 tips will help kids learn and love learning.

08/14/2024

✨FEATURED TITLE✨

"Spicy Salsas & Moles" is a featured title on NetGalley's homepage!

Preorder your copy today, because this title is HOT!

Written by Ericka Sanchez (of Nibbles & Feasts) and Nicole Presley (of Presley's Pantry) and releasing September 2024.

08/13/2024

The Olympics might be over, but we can't stop celebrating Simone Biles!

She's featured on the cover of our upcoming board book "Adoptees Who Changed the World" written by Lorri Antosz Benson and illustrated by Juanita Londoño Gaviria.

Do you recognize the other adoptees on the cover?

08/12/2024

We love seeing our titles featured on book feeds! Thanks to The Reading Corner for featuring our board book of brave women in science 👩‍🔬

"Women in Science Who Changed the World" written by Heidi Poelman, author and illustrated by Angie Alape Pérez.

From the innovations of Janaki Ammal to the careful observations of Jane Goodall, this is your first introduction to the diverse, extraordinary women who used their brilliant minds to change the world of science forever.

Watch our story time video: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱

08/10/2024

How did a dyslexia diagnosis lead to an award-winning author?

Author Kimberlee Gard joins our Helping Families Be Happy podcast to share her strategies for supporting children with language development, embracing the joys of reading, and the impactful role of books in family life.

08/09/2024

Did you know there’s a book with 1.2 million words? Start a fun conversation with your family as you discover the world’s quirkiest book facts about:

📚 The Oldest Book in the World
📚 The Mystery of Book Smells
📚 The World’s Most Expensive Book

Click on the link to see 10 fun book facts!

Did you know there’s a book with 1.2 million words? Discover the world’s quirkiest book facts and start a conversation with your family.

08/08/2024

THREE Familius titles were featured in The Children's Book Council August Hot of the Press roundup!

Congratulations to:
📚 "After a While, Crocodile" written and illustrated by Brad Sneed, Illustrator

📚 "N Is for New York City" written by Oberman and illustrated by volha_kaliaha

📚 "This Book Is Not for You" written by Howard Pearlstein and illustrated by Susanna Covelli Art

This unique online bibliography features anticipated bestsellers, either recently released or forthcoming, published by CBC members.

08/07/2024

Trouble making new friends? Help kids become the life of the playground with these fun conversation starters. 👋

🗨 “What’s your favorite color, and why?”
🗨 “What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekend?”
🗨 “If you could have any superpower, what would it be?”

See all FOURTEEN playground conversation starters by clicking the link below.

Trouble making new friends? Help kids become the life of the playground with these fun conversation starters.

08/06/2024

Happy birthday to these THREE Familius releases!

🥳 "After a While, Crocodile" written and illustrated by Brad Sneed, Illustrator

🥳 "Hide and Seek Monsters" written by Annemarie Riley Guertin and illustrated by Hannah Wood

🥳 PuzzleTrain Monsters illustrated by Susanna Covelli Art

08/06/2024

These NYC books are officially released!

Welcome to the Familius bookshelf:
🗽 N Is for NYC
🗽 Let's Count NYC

Written by Adina Oberman and illustrated by volha_kaliaha.

08/05/2024

Don't be scared of !

In this Familius Kids Storytime, "Next Stop: Kindergarten!" written by Brooke Boggess Jorden and illustrated by Julia Back shows how much you have to look forward to.

This special storytime includes ✨ASL Translations✨.

From counting to making new friends, there are lots of wonderful things about Kindergarten.

to kindergarten is a big step, and it can be scary to try something new! ...

08/02/2024

Changing schools is sometimes unavoidable, but you can make your child’s transition to a new school easier with these strategies.

🎒 Visit the New School Together
🎒 Establish a Routine
🎒 Maintain Connections with Old Friends

See all TEN ways to help kids adjust to a new school in the link below!

Changing schools is sometimes unavoidable, but you make your child’s transition to a new school easier with these 10 strategies.

08/01/2024

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨

Kickstart your classroom this school year with a little help from Familius.

We’re giving away 10 sets of our Language Is Fun series, including the upcoming release "Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over."

To enter, visit bit.ly/LanguageIsFun24.

Entries open from August 1 - August 31.

Rules and restriction apply, please see complete rules for more information. This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by any social media platform.

07/31/2024

Familius is at the Las Vegas Market!

We love meeting with store owners and gift/book buyers to get our books into stores across the country 📚

07/29/2024

You've been asking for more books in our Language Is Fun series so...

"Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over" is coming this September!

Series written by Kimberlee Gard and illustrated by Sandie Sonke Illustration.

07/26/2024

Here’s our take on the most beneficial ways to manage playtime sharing ⤵

❤ Implement Turn Taking
❤ Encourage Voluntary Sharing
❤ Teach Ownership

For more insights on playtime sharing, click on the link below.

Sharing is caring, but wanting to share is the most important part. Here’s how to manage playtime sharing that’s actually beneficial.

07/25/2024

Are you ready to give up on getting your kids to read this summer?

Melissa Taylor of Imagination Soup has the tips and strategies to encourage young readers this summer (especially those reluctant to pick up a book).

Listen to the full episode here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-adventures-tips-for-summer-and-beyond-with/id1518630915?i=1000663191447

07/24/2024

When you can’t even find the energy for your own hobbies, try this easy tired AF game to play with your kids 😴

🐆ANIMAL SAFARI 🦓
Tell your kids the living room is a jungle and you’re on a safari.

Your job? Be the lazy photographer.

Sit back with your phone and snap “photos” of your little animals as they crawl, hop, and roar around. (Bonus points for using an old fedora and a cheesy accent.)

See our other four tired AF games to play with your kids by clicking the link below!

How can you find energy to play with your kids when you can’t even find energy for your own hobbies? Instead, try these easy tired AF games.

07/23/2024

We have been overwhelmed with joy and gratitude at the response to "Raising Tiny Humans." ❤

We are currently working on our 4th printing as word of this wonderful little book continues to spread.

As a small press with a mission to help families be happy, we love to see this book make its way into so many homes.

Please tag us in your unboxing videos () and continue to support indie books!

07/22/2024

✨ TRADE REVIEW ALERT ✨

"Finding Mr. Trunks" received a 5-Star review from Children's Literature who went on to say:

"Guertin creates a special story showcasing how social media can be an incredible tool."

Get your copy written by Annemarie Riley Guertin and illustrated by Andrea Alemanno Illustrator.

07/20/2024

We spy TWO Familius books on Stroller in the city's summer book roundup!

So excited to see "N Is for NYC" and "Let's Count NYC" be featured 🗽



https://strollerinthecity.com/summer-books-your-kids-wont-want-to-put-down/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR116g51y1CU-he2b73Ohu59321n7oY0Ywekl3k5ST8W8axyZ5LbVaEauLo_aem_puGdqCrTtXFkC3DEAIbtKg

We're working on summer reading in my house and in order to find the best books, we are having the kids pick them out!

07/19/2024

Gaming isn’t just late nights and too many snacks—there are plenty of benefits that just aren’t talked about like...

🎮 Cognitive Boosts
🎮 Social Connections and Teamwork
🎮 Emotional and Psychological Perks

But to get the most out of gaming, click on the link below to see our tips for healthy gaming!

Gaming isn’t just late nights and too many snacks—there are plenty of benefits. Here’s our argument in favor of video games.

07/18/2024

Are you fan of axolotls?

In this playful (and pun-filled) Familius Kids Storytime, we're reading "Axolotls Day to Zzzzzz" written by Stephanie Campisi and illustrated by Susanna Covelli Art.

This storytime includes ✨Sign Language✨ translations!

American Sign Language translation provided by the Described Captioning and Media Program (DCMP)Get the book here: https:...

07/16/2024

What are the proven benefits for playtime as adults? ⤵

😊 Boosts Mental Health
😊 Creates Social Connections
😊 Encourages Creativity and Productivity

Visit the link below to see ideas on how to incorporate play into your daily routine.

Adults need playtime just as much as kids. Read along to discover the joy of play and how to make playtime a part of your adult life.

07/16/2024

Happy Pub Day!

"123 Counting on Community" is a board book that shows how a community can come together and turn a run-down park into a place of connection!

Young learners will love exploring numbers, science, and environmental stewardship.

Written by Annemarie Riley Guertin and illustrated by Cory Reid Illustration.

Available wherever books are sold.

07/15/2024

Publishers Weekly Spring 2025 Children's Sneak Preview was released...and guess who's included in the feature?!?

FIVE of our Familius titles were selected to be named in the preview!

Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next spring, in our exclusive roundup.

07/12/2024

We're a company that believes in helping families be happy SO...

We will be closed every Friday through August 30th so our team can spend more time with their families this summer.

07/11/2024

We're helping families around the world be happy!

The Russian language rights for “Are you Living With a Narcissist?” were sold to Byblos Ltd.

Congratulations to author Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. Psychoanalyst and Author and our foreign rights literary agency DropCap Inc.