We are so pleased to share that we have added a new picture book publisher, Soaring Kite Books, to the Lerner Publisher Services roster. Soaring Kite Books are uplifting and diverse children’s books that give a voice and a presence to underrepresented characters. Building off the pillars of diverse representation, family values, self-esteem, and kindness, the vision of Soaring Kite Books is to build a collection of books by diverse authors that parents and readers can trust. Read on to learn more about the inaugural Soaring Kite Books list!
Dear Mama’s Loving Arms
- Interest Level: Preschool
- Reading Level: Grade 2
Dear Mama’s Loving Arms is a touching story about the importance of a mother’s embrace and the joy it brings to children, told from the witty perspective of a child.
This book is a reminder to all mothers to stop and enjoy the bond we share with our children even when it is most challenging, like those days where all the baby wants is to be held. Despite longing for Dear Mama’s embrace, Baby learns to defeat the big, bad daily nap time separation by joining Dear Mama in adventurous safari dreams inspired by Baby’s stuffed giraffe pal, Raffie.
Drawn to Friends
Georgie Dupree
From the Series Georgie Dupree
- Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
- Reading Level: Grade 2
Georgie Dupree loves to have fun with her friends, but what happens when she moves to a new city where she doesn’t have a single one?
When the usually bubbly and ever-so-spunky Georgie can’t find any kids her age in her new neighborhood, she has to get creative to draw them out. She needs a fool-proof plan to help her make new friends . . . and fast. But how will she do it? This is a vibrant story of a little girl who needs the slightest nudge to discover the art of friendship.
Classroom Confidence
Georgie Dupree
From the Series Georgie Dupree
- Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
- Reading Level: Grade 2
A is for Affirmation!
Georgie Dupree loves learning, but on her first day at her new school, she has worrisome thoughts about the school year: “What if I get lost? What if I don’t make any friends? What if everyone is smarter than me?”
Inspired by her teacher’s daily classroom affirmation, Georgie Dupree uses positive thinking to see, believe, and embrace her school year goals. This is the second book in the Georgie Dupree series that helps children and teachers start the school year on a strong note.
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