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From all of us at blue manatee press, Happy Mother's Day! 💙

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2021-05-09

*ZIP*THWACK*CLACK*ZING* What's that sound? Just one of our upcoming picture books about a family building a playset together: Bing, Bang, Pling! 🔨 Bing, Bang, Pling is by Deb Adamson with illustrations by Candice Hartsough.

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2021-04-27

What're your plans for the weekend? Will you be in the country 🚜or in the town 🏙️?

Bunnies Near and Far is written and illustrated by and is a part of the ROYGBaby series.

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2021-04-17

We think this dog does a pretty good job!
Featured: artwork from DOGS! by Dr. John Hutton and illustrated by Doug Cenko.

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2020-05-06

Five tough trucks will battle it out to win in LITTLE MONSTER TRUCKS GO! For those of you who are cat lovers, Catnip may be your call! Featured: artwork from the book by . This book will race its way to you in May!

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2020-05-06

Let's not forget to relax in this season!

Featured: artwork from WHAT IS SOFT? by Susan Kantor and illustrated by .

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2020-04-16

You can learn how to draw the penguin from PEEKABOO PLANET with illustrator Candice Hartsough's help! Download the "how-to" sheet from our resources page and create your own penguin! https://t.co/WBynGVNaRM.

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2020-04-15

Getting cabin fever? Well, you're in luck because illustrator Candice Hartsough shares with you her process to draw the porcupine from PEEKABOO PLANET! Check out more activity sheets on our website: https://t.co/t3T7h6x2Kd!

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2020-04-08

Thank you, Albert Einstein for this reminder that using your imagination will open up doors! Featured: artwork from GRITTY KITTY by Dr. John Hutton and illustrated by Christina Brown Illustration.

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2020-04-06

Did you know that petting a animal, like a dog or cat, reduces stress? During this time, find comfort in being outdoors and playing with your pet or favorite animal friend!
Featured: artwork from BU: PETS, by Dr. John Hutton and illustrated by Andrea Kang.

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2020-03-23

Happy Friday the 13th! Do you find this day spooky, or believe that bad luck is a myth?! 😨 Share with us your thoughts! Featured: artwork from MR. PUMPKIN'S TEA PARTY, by .

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2020-03-14

Haven't we all been there?! Featured: artwork from ZZZOOKEEPER, by Dr. John Hutton and illustrated by .

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2020-03-11

that babies benefit from meditation? It's true! Meditation helps children function more effectively and clearly! Start your wellness practices with WHEN WE ARE QUIET, written by Stacy Sims and illustrated by Sharareh Khosravani!

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2020-03-10

It's so important to sit and just soak in the beauty of nature in order to feel fully recharged and refreshed! What's your go-to spot to be still?! Featured: artwork from WAKE, by Shawn Dougherty and illustrated by Leah Busch.

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2020-03-09

Happy We applaud all of our female authors and illustrators who are making history right now!

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2020-03-03

Don't let the elements keep you from being creative! Featured: artwork from BABY UNPLUGGED: BALL by Dr. John Hutton & illustrated by .

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2020-02-25

We are thrilled to announce that LITTLE MONSTER TRUCKS GO!, releasing in April, is a Spring 2020 Kids' Indie Next List Pick! Congratulations, ! 👏😀🎉

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2020-02-14

We wish our photo-illustrator, , the best birthday! Featured: artwork from IN WINTER / EN INVIERNO

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2020-02-06

Change is definitely scary, but when it comes to trying new things, we want to follow this little one's example and dip our toes in! Featured: artwork from BABY LOVES TO WIGGLE, WIGGLE by Stacy Sims and illustrated by Sharareh Khosravani.

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2020-01-29