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Picture books that explore and illuminate touching and humorous moments of family situations. www.FlashlightPress.com

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Happy Thanksgiving from Flashlight Press! 🦃

Today we're thankful for shared meals, warm conversations, and the people who make every season brighter.

Illustration from Maddi's Fridge: flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridge/

@ipgbook.bsky.social #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"No more cats!" Dad says, but Mom and the kids have other plans!

That Cat Can’t Stay: "a super funny story in rhyme.... engaging throughout." –Aruna Shekar, educator

flashlightpress.com/that-cat-can...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #PictureBook #ChildrensBooks #CatLovers #ReadAloud #FamilyFun
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Black Friday Kindle Deals!

Your kids’ favorite reads — the award-winning I Need My Monster series and Maddi's Fridge — are on sale NOW on Amazon.com!

www.amazon.com/s?k=I+need+m...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #BlackFriday #blackfridaydeals #blackfridaysales
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We're thrilled to share that actress June Squibb received an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Children’s Personality” for her reading of So Much Slime on Storyline Online!

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@ipgbook.bsky.social @theemmys.tv @variety.com #Emmys #emmyawards #JuneSquibb
'So Much Slime' read by June Squibb
With his art teacher’s permission, Matty does a slime demonstration in class. But when the stuff won’t stop spreading, Matty realizes that he forgot to bring the ingredient that magically turns glue a...
storylineonline.net
November 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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I read Maddi’s Fridge when it first released in 2014. The poignancy of the story remains timely. @flashlightpress.bsky.social turned this story into an engaging app!
Get a sneak peek of this wonderful app, and check out my full review. 📚 👍🏻
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/raising-th...

#booksky #kidlit
Raising Thankful Hearts: Book-Based Activities for Thanksgiving
Featuring the new Maddi’s Fridge story app, and playful STEAM + literacy invitations for children.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
KidLit Grove reviewed our new Maddi's Fridge storybook app — and loved it!

“It’s a story about courage, generosity, community…. And friends, this app is wonderful."
“Thoughtfully created, warm, kid-friendly..."
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/raising-th...

Download now: apps.apple.com/us/app/maddi...
Raising Thankful Hearts: Book-Based Activities for Thanksgiving
Featuring the new Maddi’s Fridge story app, and playful STEAM + literacy invitations for children.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
TWO of our picture books just earned spots on the Big Bang Notable Book List 2025!

The Mess That We Made — Bronze, Science Spark category

Hey, That's MY Monster! – Bronze, Laugh Out Loud category

thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/big-bang-not...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #BookAwards #Winners
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to award-winning actress Allison Janney!

She read Carla’s Sandwich on Storyline Online, praising its message about celebrating kids' uniqueness.

Watch her reading for free: storylineonline.net/books/carlas...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #AllisonJanney #happybirthday #thewestwing
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
NEW review for Me & Lavender! Vanesa Josevski wrote:

"Perfect for little dreamers who love stories about imagination, friendship, and the kind of fun that might just leave muddy footprints behind."

Available now: flashlightpress.com/me-and-laven...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #bookreview #kidlit
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This #AntiBullyingWeek, Alley Oops shares a perspective we rarely see: the bully’s.

A powerful picture book that sparks conversations about accountability, empathy, and real change for kids and families.
flashlightpress.com/alley-oops/

@ipgbook.bsky.social #AntiBullying #StopBullying #bullying
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Pure joy alert! Check out this totally adorable reading of Are You My Monster? by young Leo from Read with Leo. His enthusiasm and love for the story totally made our day!

Watch now: youtu.be/OhIcea7sPe8

@ipgbook.bsky.social #ineedmymonster #kidlit #readaloud #kidsreadloud #boardbook
Read with Leo: Are you my Monster? By Amanda Noll. Read Aloud story book
YouTube video by Read with Leo
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November 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Yesterday, Dragon and Captain soared into Jennings County Library’s Books & Babies event! "We loved the book; it was so cute and engaging with the kids!"

Thanks to the library crew for choosing our book! flashlightpress.com/dragon-and-c...

@ipgbook.bsky.social @lucasturnbloom.bsky.social #kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Author Vanesa Josevski & her kids loved Dudley’s Day at Home!

“Full of imagination, funny illustrations...perfect for any little reader who adores animals.”

Her kids even picked their fave illustrations!

flashlightpress.com/dudleys-day-...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #BookReview #DogLover #KidLitArt
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Grateful to see Maddi's Fridge included in A Mighty Girl’s list of "25 Children’s Books About Financial Hardship Close to Home"!

www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10049...

A timely reminder that kindness & friendship can make a difference.

@ipgbook.bsky.social #Thanksgiving #Compassion #hungerawareness
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We were delighted to see a NYC pediatrician mention The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister! 💜

"I see a lot of kids who could be Ernestine.... kids are over-scheduled..." www.businessinsider.com/pediatrician...

A timeless reminder: Let kids be kids!

@ipgbook.bsky.social #parenting #ParentingTips
I'm a pediatrician and mom of 2. If your child has an activity every night after school, they're overbooked.
Dyan Hes is a pediatrician and mom of two. She says that over-scheduling kids and lead to stress. She recommends kid have at least one free night.
www.businessinsider.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Big thanks to Gazelle Books for featuring Just SNOW Already! as a must-read this holiday season! ❄️☃️

Hilarious chaos, snow-day fun & heartwarming laughs await!

Grab a copy: flashlightpress.com/just-snow-al...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #giftsforkids #HolidayReads #SnowDayFun #giftideas #Christmasgifts
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🧪This Saturday is #NationalSTEMDay!

Celebrate science & silliness with So Much Slime, the companion book to Too Much Glue!

When Matty’s slime experiment goes wild, things get sticky fast.

Includes a DIY slime recipe! flashlightpress.com/so-much-slime/

@ipgbook.bsky.social #STEM #STEMforkids
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Amanda Noll had a wonderful time at the Barnes & Noble Puyallup on Halloween for a storytime and book signing of her I Need My Monster series!

Families braved the stormy weather to enjoy this cozy indoor event.

@ipgbook.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com #authorvisit #ineedmymonster #Halloween2025
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The lights are out… but Sam and Petey Bear are just getting started!

Sneak a peek at the magical mischief that happens after bedtime in I’m Really Not Tired!

Watch the new book trailer now: youtu.be/SDkg0OnlwNc

@ipgbook.bsky.social #KidsBooks #PictureBook #BedtimeStories #booktrailer
I'm Really Not Tired - Flashlight
YouTube video by Keith McKay
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November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Halloween from all of the monsters at Flashlight Press! 🎃

Check out our website for Monster-themed activities that are perfect for Halloween:
flashlightpress.com/activity-pag...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #halloween2025 #Halloween #monsterbooks
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Get ready for a monstrously fun Halloween storytime! 🎃

Join author Amanda Noll for a spooky-fun reading of Hey, That's MY Monster!

📅 TOMORROW, Halloween
📍 B&N Puyallup WA
🕔 5PM

stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

@ipgbook.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com #Halloween2025 #Halloween #author
October 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"What if bedtime was scarier without monsters under the bed?" 👀

5th grade teacher RamonaRecommends calls I Need My Monster the ultimate October read aloud! 🎃

Perfect for spooky readings, crafts + monster fun! 👻
flashlightpress.com/ineedmymonst...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #halloween #OctoberBooks
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Halloween is almost here....

Big thanks to Epic for including I Need My Monster on their “Educators Love These 10 Halloween Books for Kids” list! 🎃

Full list: www.getepic.com/learn/educat...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #epic4kids #Halloween #halloween2025 #halloweenbooks #halloweenbooksforkids
October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"...a charming debut that captures the magic of imagination and the joyful chaos of play."

Thank you Seasons Of KidLit for the 5-star review of Me & Lavender!

goodreads.com/review/show/7942894213

@ipgbook.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social #5starreview #BookReview #picturebooks #kidsbooks
October 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
So proud! Maddi's Fridge is listed in @publisherswkly.bsky.social's "Tough Topics for Kids" feature, highlighting books that open conversations about issues such as economic hardship.

Read more: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

@ipgbook.bsky.social #Empathy #FoodInsecurity #kidlit
October 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM