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Meet the Team Dia L. Michels Founder and Publisher Dia L. Michels founded Platypus Media in 2000 with the goal of creating books that focus on attachment parenting and community. She loves working with the authors and selecting illustrators, and really enjoys developing and licensing world language editions of the books Platypus Media publishes. In addition to editing and publishing manuscripts, she has written or coauthored over a dozen books for children and adults. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Dutch, Bengali, Hebrew, Haitian Creole, and Washoe. A popular speaker, Dia presents at healthcare, parenting, and education conferences across the country. She is the mother of three grown children, who still keep her busy with their crazy lives, and has several cats. Favorite Children's Book: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee Tommy at the Grocery Store by Bill Grossman Ali Trujillo Chief Operating Officer Ali keeps Platypus Media running by managing day-to-day operations and logistics. He works with the publisher to implement systems to streamline operations and finances. Ali also works on production coordination, proofreading, and translating Spanish titles. Prior to joining Platypus Media, Ali worked at World Wildlife Fund as senior assistant for the food waste program where he managed contract processes for private sector consultants. At WWF Ali also collaborated in admin meetings with clients and colleagues on conservation efforts. He also worked at R Street Institute, a DC-based think tank as a finance and operations associate. Previously he was a production coordinator at Asia Pacific Offset, an international print management company. Ali lives in Washington, DC. Favorite Children's Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Hannah just likes to be included, whether it's in the development, editing, and design of books, the translation of manuscripts, or the creation of sweet, sweet workflow spreadsheets. She received her BFA in creative writing from Bowling Green State University, where she also minored in print design and technology (and dance). Hannah recently moved to Fort Myers, FL, and is trying out this new remote work thing everyone talks about. Favorite Children's Books: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp by Carol Diggory Shields Violet Antonick Senior Editor and Outreach Coordinator Violet traveled extensively in search of metamorphosis, stories, and inspiration, culminating in an honors degree in English from the University of Vermont. Shaping her path, she transitioned from roles as an indie bookseller and digital marketer to elevating her expertise at the Columbia Publishing Course in Oxford. At present, she expertly intertwines her deep passion for literature and editorial work with strategic outreach initiatives for Platypus Media. Her commitment to transforming the literary landscape is evident in her multifaceted dedication to writing, reading, and promoting literacy. Violet's narrative is not merely a personal odyssey but a testament to her unwavering commitment to enriching the literary world. Favorite Children's Books: The Barnabus Project by the Fan Brothers The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin Paradise Sands: A Story of Enchantment By Levi Pinfold Skyler Kaczmarczyk Associate Editor and Marketing Coordinator Skyler, originally from Chicago, Illinois, now calls Washington, DC, home, where her passion for illustrating and teaching kids' art in after-school programs seamlessly merged into a budding career in children's publishing. Inspired by her studies in Kinetic Imaging at VCUarts, Skyler discovered that her true storytelling calling mirrored the enchanting narratives of her childhood—books! Her dedication to children's literature is fueled by a profound belief in instilling positive messages in young minds. Skyler is particularly drawn to stories that explore the wonders of nature and emphasize the importance of understanding the world around us. At Platypus Media, she feels like she's back in school again, joyfully diving into research for each book, this time in the best way possible. Favorite Children's Books: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt Sofía Ramírez Administrative Assistant / Order Fulfillment Specialist Sofía, a graduate in Political Science and Economics from FAU, effortlessly combines their academic expertise with a strong dedication to children's education at Platypus Media. Not limited to traditional classrooms, they actively nurture curiosity and a love for reading in young minds. This commitment extends to Sofía's home, a cozy apartment brimming with books and stationary. Their passion for knowledge goes beyond academia, involving engagement with various art forms, creating an environment where every interaction becomes a chance for personal growth. Believing in continuous learning, Sofía encourages adults to approach education with the same enthusiasm as children, recognizing that the journey of learning is ongoing. Sofía's journey is characterized by the intersection of academic excellence, a sincere connection to fostering young minds, and an enduring love for education. Favorite Children 's Book s: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery La Edad de Oro by José Martí Der Prinz und die Blume by Ingrid Mylo Darwin Castillo Information and Technology Coordinator Darwin has many talents that keep the company afloat, like building and repairing computers, troubleshooting technical difficulties, designing and building storage solutions, and generally fixing everyone's problems. He also has experience in graphic design and home renovation. In his free time, Darwin enjoys mountaineering across the US. Favorite Book: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Interested in joining our team? Learn more about our Editorial and Marketing Internship Program here.

Beginnings Collection A collaboration between Platypus Media and Science Naturally to inspire conversations about nature, science, and families. Scientific curiosity begins in childhood. Exposure to animals and their environments—whether in nature or in a book—is often at the root of a child’s interest in science. Young Jane Goodall loved to observe the wildlife near her home, a passion that inspired her groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Charles Turner, pioneering entomologist, spent hours reading about ants and other insects in the pages of his father’s books. Rachel Carson began writing stories about squirrels when she was eight. Spark curiosity in a child and watch them develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. These stunningly illustrated, information-packed titles introduce youngsters to the wonderful world of animals, and, by extension, to themselves. They encourage children to make real-world connections that sharpen their analytical skills and give them a head start in STEM. Reading these titles together inspires children to think about how each species matures, what they need to survive, and what their communities look like—whether pride, flock, or family. More than a simple scientific introduction, these animal stories are an instance and an analogy of caring love. Showing children attachment in the natural world fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion in both their interpersonal and interspecies interactions. An easy choice for the home, library, or classroom, our Beginnings collection has something to spark or sustain budding curiosity in any child. Titles in the Collection include: ages 0-4 | grades preK - 1 English Book Teacher's Guide English/Spanish Book ages 4-7 | grades preK - 2 English Book Bilingual Book Teacher's Guide English/Haitian Creole Book ages 8-12 | grades 4-6 English Book Spanish Book English Teacher's Guide Spanish Teacher's Guide ages 7-10 | grades 2-5 English Book Teacher's Guide ages 7-10 | grades 2-5 Spanish Book Teacher's Guide

EVENT SALES PROGRAM Our Event Sales Program allows you to fundraise while offering quality materials to your customers, families, or event participants. Perfect for conferences, WBW events, and more! Here's how it works: Select the books you'd like by browsing our store Order any of our books at a 50% discount Return the books that you don't sell Receive your bill after your event Only pay for the books you sold To learn more or to place an order, contact us at Info@PlatypusMedia.com .

We are always excited to work with other parents, educators, and bloggers who enjoy our products! If you are interested in working with us or writing about any of our products, please fill out our contact form. Thank you! BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION CHILDREN'S BOOKS FEATURED ON HUFFPOST Three of our titles are featured in an article on HuffPost! The author of the article, " 19 Children's Books That Normalize Breastfeeding , " writes: In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, we’ve rounded up 19 children’s books that are about nursing or feature images that normalize this way of feeding a little one. Check out the article here to see more great children's books. INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DIA L. MICHELS Dia L. Michels is an award-winning internationally published science and parenting writer, she is the author or editor of over a dozen books for both children and adults. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Dutch, Hebrew, Chinese, and Korean. A popular speaker, she lectures frequently at conferences, universities, libraries, and schools around the country. Her most recent publication is a Spanish edition of her classic breastfeeding children’s book, If My Mom Were a Platypus . Learn more about Dia and our latest release 'Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco : Los bebés mamíferos y sus madres ' through this fun interview conducted by Children's Book Council! FEATURE FROM HISPANIC MPR Seventeen years after the publication of If My Mom Were a Platypus, Science Naturally published a Spanish translation of the children’s book. Si mi mama fuera ornitorrinco , the 64-page softcover title written by Dia L. Michels, translated by The Spanish Group and illustrated by Andrew Barthelmes is filled with color illustrations and journal style sketches of animal babies and their families on most pages. Read more of Hispanic MPR's article at their website . COME HOME SOON, BABY BROTHER Shanisty's son Adam was born full-term and weighed a whopping 9 lbs. 8 oz. at birth. She thought everything with him was perfectly normal, until he was diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at only 6 weeks old. It was a terrifying time for her entire family as Adam was admitted to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for several days. He was hooked up to breathing machines and oxygen as he fought for his little life. Read how our "Come Home Soon Baby Brother/Sister " coloring books helped Shanisty explain to her older children what it was like for their new brother while he was in the ICU. Read the full story on her beautiful post: Come Home Soon, Baby Brother! Image Credit: Shanisty Ireland

Gifts for Animal Lovers These captivating books are perfect gifts for parents, children or animal lovers of any age! Educate children about breastfeeding and families of all types while enjoying the gorgeous illustrations. Babies Nurse Looking for a holiday gift idea and/or stocking stuffer? This beautiful book makes the perfect gift for young children and parents! Enjoy the stunning illustrations and educate your child about breastfeeding by examining the ways different animals nurse their young. The book’s overarching theme of breastfeeding inspires conversations about parenting, biology, habitats, survival, and more, making this book an engaging choice for young children as well as elementary school readers. Click Here to View Cuddled and Carried Babies—whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms—are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. Stunning images and gentle verse will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers as they see how animal mothers tend to their cubs, pups, calves, and chicks. Beautiful images introduce the reader to attachment in the natural world. Watching mothers lend a paw, wing, flipper, or hand to care for their young fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion. Supplemental back matter and a free Teacher's Guide helps parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers creatively describe caretaking, while introducing a range of early science concepts. Click Here to View If My Mom Were A Platypus All over the world, in all kinds of habitats, mothers bring forth new life. For many animals, such as reptiles and amphibians, mothering responsibilities end before the babies are even born. But mammal babies need their mothers--they need to be nurtured and nourished long enough to learn how to survive on their own. All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young, even though these tasks can challenge their own needs for survival. But a mammal baby’s journey to maturity varies dramatically depending on whether it is a bear or a bat, a shrew or a seal, a hippopotamus or a human. This fascinating look at life cycles portrays the normalcy of birth and breastfeeding and explores how mothers help 14 different mammals navigate the path from helpless infants to self-sufficient adults. Click Here to View

Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers The many faces of Choosing to support breastfeeding is one of the most important decisions a father can make. Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers helps new dads understand the pivotal role they play in raising a healthy, thriving child. This fact-packed, fun-filled booklet for new dads answers questions about breastfeeding and becoming a parent. We offer multiple editions to meet the unique demands of different market segments. The different options are detailed below: Standard Booklet Shop Bestseller! This saddle-stitched booklet presents information that helps fathers understand and feel comfortable with breastfeeding. 40 pages Full color cover; Black and white interior Price*: $5.95 ISBN: 978-1-930775-12-1 Product code: BFFF-2 Distributed by: Platypus Media and NBN** abridged Booklet Booklet with half the length and one-quarter of the content of the standard booklet. Designed for low-literacy readers. 16 pages Full color cover and interior Price*: $2.95 ISBN: 978-1-930775-51-0 Product code: BFFF-A Distributed by: Platypus Media In spanish available Shop ISBN: 978-1-930775-54-1 Product code: BFFF-AS Shop Hospital Edition Shop Same as the standard booklet, but all references to cosleeping have been removed. 40 pages Full color cover; Black and white interior Price*: $5.95 ISBN: 978-1-930775-28-2 Product code: BFFF-H Distributed by: Platypus Media Gift Booklet Shop This edition has the same cover and content as the booklet, but is printed in a nicer book format with a spine . 44 pages Full color cover; Black and white interior Price*: $7.95 ISBN: 978-1-930775-49-7 Product code: BFFF-G Distributed by: Platypus Media and NBN** * Bulk discounts are available: 10+ books - 40% 50+ books - 50% 100+ books - 55% 250+ books - 60% ** National Book Network, www.nbnbooks.com , 800-462-6420

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-75-6 Price: $17.95 Nurtured and Nuzzled Criados y acariciados Book Set These two bilingual early childhood books from our Beginnings collection are filled with captivating illustrations of animal mothers caring for their babies. These books demonstrate a wide range of habitats and healthy relationships in the natural world. The elegant text (in English and Spanish) and educational back matter will help parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers adopt new ways of introducing children to attachment, breastfeeding, and early science concepts. Both books model the warm, nurturing bond between parent and child, while encouraging curiosity about childhood, nature, and families. Free, downloadable Teachers’ Guides are available to further explore the content in each book. Set includes Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado and Babies Nurse / Así se alimentan los bebés . Click on titles for more information about each book. what the experts say... “Captivating images, beautiful but simple poetry and a great information resource for teachers make Cuddled and Carried and Babies Nurse must-haves in any home and school classroom library. The authors developed a bilingual narrative dedicated to educate our children about the love, care and bonds created between parents and child across the animal kingdom. I read this books to my 5 and 6 year old kids, and they were captivated by the message and beautiful images. I strongly recommend these books for personal and educational purposes!” —José Avilés, Head of School, Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School, Wilmington, Delaware "These gentle books beg to be read aloud with a little one in your lap, but they offer more than mere bedtime stories. Designed to encourage a lifelong passion for learning, they also include supplemental information about the animals pictured as well as suggestions for talking with children about the natural world." —Karen Lyon, The Literary Hill “What gentle books! They nurture a child’s empathy for others and open their eyes to the world of nature. Very sweet and educational.” —Dr. Harvey Karp, FAAP, author, The Happiest Baby on the Block

About Platypus Media Founded in 2000 by owner and publisher Dia L. Michels, an award-winning author of books in women’s health and early childhood education. Our authors are respected experts in their fields, regularly quoted in international media and print publications, and are sought-after speakers at conferences worldwide. Platypus Media currently offers a selection of award-winning books, booklets, CDs, DVDs, videos, and other products, many of which have garnered widespread praise. Our products have reached a global audience, with translations in Spanish, Italian, Slovenian, Dutch, Turkish, and Hebrew. Recognition and Honors: Featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Recognized by major book competitions Reviewed by School Library Journal and Booklist Endorsements from Prominent Organizations: American Association of Birth Centers La Leche League International National Science Teachers Association Dr. William Sears American Pediatrician and Author Platypus Media's Mission: Educate grown-ups and children about the world around them. Our books foster warmth, closeness, literacy, curiosity, and an openness to other cultures. We bring products to the market that parents love, children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and parenting professionals value - and do so in a way that is commercially viable. Commitment to Breastfeeding: We donate six percent (6%) of our profits to breastfeeding organizations and adhere to the WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Reader Satisfaction: We are proud of our products. If unsatisfied, return the merchandise for a refund, credit, or exchange. Your enjoyment is our priority. Platypus Media’s books not only promote literacy, they promote families! Meet the Team Dia L. Michels Owner / Publisher Ali Trujillo Chief Operating Officer Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Meet the Full Team Want more children's books? Check out our STEM education imprint. Go Sparking Curiosity Through Reading

Babies Nurse / Así se alimentan los bebés This beautifully illustrated book’s overarching theme of breastfeeding inspires conversations about parenting, biology, habitats, survival, and more, making this book an engaging choice for young children as well as elementary school readers. La lactancia como tema central del libro motiva conversaciones acerca de la paternidad, la biología, los espacios naturales, la supervivencia y demás temas afines, haciendo de este libro una opción entrañable tanto para los infantes como para lectores en la escuela primaria. Click Here to View Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado Beautiful images in this entertaining and informative book introduce the reader to attachment in the natural world. Watching mothers lend a paw, wing, flipper, or hand to care for their young fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion. Supplemental back matter and a free Teacher's Guide helps parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers creatively describe caretaking, while introducing a range of early science concepts. Espléndidas imágenes introducen al lector al tipo de especiales vínculos que se dan en el mundo de la naturaleza. Observar como las madres extienden una pata, un ala, una aleta o una mano para cuidar a sus crías contagia un sentimiento de empatía, gentileza ysensibilidad. Material complementario y una Guía del Maestro gratuita ofrece orientación adicional a los padres, bibliotecarios, educadores y proveedores del cuidado de la salud. Click Here to View If My Mom Were a Platypus / Als mijn moeder een vogelbekdier was... Dutch version of our popular book 'If My Mom Were a Platypus'! All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young, even though these tasks can challenge their own needs for survival. A mammal baby’s journey to maturity varies dramatically depending on whether it is a bear or a bat, a shrew or a seal, a hippopotamus or a human. This fascinating look at life cycles portrays the normalcy of birth and breastfeeding and explores how mothers help 14 different mammals navigate the path from helpless infants to self-sufficient adults. Click Here to View If My Mom Were a Platypus / Hebrew Edition Hebrew version of our popular book 'If My Mom Were a Platypus'! All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young, even though these tasks can challenge their own needs for survival. A mammal baby’s journey to maturity varies dramatically depending on whether it is a bear or a bat, a shrew or a seal, a hippopotamus or a human. This fascinating look at life cycles portrays the normalcy of birth and breastfeeding and explores how mothers help 14 different mammals navigate the path from helpless infants to self-sufficient adults. Click Here to View Gifts for Bilingual Families We offer beautifully illustrated books in Spanish, Dutch and Hebrew that make wonderful gifts for language learners and/or bilingual young children and their parents!

Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions is now available as an audiobook! By James J. McKenna, Ph.D. | Forewords by William Sears, M.D. and Meredith Small, Ph.D. Read by Stephen Bowlby Audiobook: 6 hours and 35 minutes | $19.99 Paperback: 978-1-930775-76-3 | 288 pages | 5.5” x 8.5” | $14.95 eBook: 978-1-930775-77-0 | $13.99 Spanish: 978-1-930775-68-8 (Coming February 2022) Why do current medical guidelines insist that cosleeping is unsafe? What is the difference between SIDS and SUID, and are they related to cosleeping? What should parents do to make a safe sleep space for their infant? If a family chooses to cosleep, how should they respond to reproach from friends, family, or medical professionals? In Safe Infant Sleep , the world’s authority on cosleeping breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science. With the latest information on the abundant scientific benefits of cosleeping, Dr. James J. Mckenna informs readers about the dangers of following over-simplified recommendations against the age-old practice, and encourages parents to trust their knowledge and instincts about what is and is not safe for their baby. This book offers a range of options and safety tips for your family’s ideal cosleeping arrangement. These include variations of roomsharing and bedsharing, and introduce the concept of “breastsleeping.” This term, coined by Dr. McKenna himself, is based on the inherent biological connection between breastfeeding and infant sleep, and provides readers with everything they need to know about safely sharing a bed with their baby. Complete with resource listings for both parents and professionals, this book teaches you how to confidently choose a safe sleeping arrangement as unique as your family. Available on: Audible Kobo Chirp Audiobooks.com and more! About the Author Dr. James J. McKenna directed the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame for 22 years. He received his undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, his Master's Degree from San Diego State University, and in 1975 earned his Ph.D. in biological anthropology from the University of Oregon, Eugene. He pioneered the world’s first studies of the physiology and behavior of cosleeping mothers and infants, and has published over 140 scientific articles in medical and anthropological journals on the topics of cosleeping, breastfeeding, evolutionary medicine, and SIDS. He has also authored several books, including Ancestral Landscapes in Human Evolution , Evolutionary Medicine , Sleeping With Your Baby , and Researching the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: The Role of Ideology in Biomedical Science . A leading authority on breastfeeding in relationship to SIDS and bedsharing safety, Dr. McKenna is a sought-after speaker at medical, parenting, and policy conferences around the world. About the Illustrator Alison Kreckmann is a graduate of University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she received Bachelor of Art degrees in English and Graphic Design. Alison lives in Washington, D.C., where she works as an Editorial Assistant in scholarly publishing, and spends her spare time drawing.

MY FIRST SCIENCE TEXTBOOK #1: Atoms/পরমাণু The first book in the adorable My First Science Textbook series coming soon in a bilingual English/Bengali edition! Atoms are the essential building blocks for everything in the universe. From the water you drink, to the hair on your head, and the book in your hands—they're all made out of the exact same atoms! Basic chemistry has never been such fun. Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling. This book introduces subatomic particles, the nucleus, elements, the periodic table, chemical symbols, molecules, covalent and ionic bonds, and more. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what it’s like to live inside an atom! Spanish Bilingual Version Preorder Coming Soon! Concepts covered in this book include: atoms elements molecules The Periodic Table states of matter nucleus isotopes fission Coming July 2021 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-938492-61-7 32 pages • Size: 8 x 8"• $12.95 Grades: 0–2 • Ages: 2–7 Also available: eBook ($11.99) ISBN: 978-1-938492-62-4 Read more: Press Release Coming Soon! What the experts are saying: “A great way to introduce atoms and chemical elements to young children, who will be amazed that these tiny units make everything around us! Beautiful illustrations, colorful chemical charts, and the bilingual feature will make this book even more attractive to young readers.” —Momin Uddin, Environmental Scientist, Expedited Environmental About the Author Harriet Kim Anh Rodis began illustrating books at the age of seventeen and has been a part of several publications since. She dedicates her career to her dad, who has supported her and her love of books, and who has encouraged her to pursue illustration. She lives in the Philippines. & the Illustrator Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing. A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is the author of the entire Science Wide Open Series: Women in Biology , Women in Chemistry , and Women in Physics . To learn more about Mary, you can check out her website, MaryWissinger.com. Translator Shahnoor Islam is a Bangladeshi-American who has worked for Queens Public Library since 2005. She is the Supervising Librarian/Cataloger at Metadata Services, TSD. Shahnoor lives in Queens, NY with her husband and two children, Ariana and Arshan. This is her first book translation. She can be reached at ShahnoorSIslam@gmail.com . & the Translator

Lea los Boletines de Prensa en Inglés o en Español Tamaño: 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 | Número de páginas: 32 Rango de edad: 0-4 Tapa dura: $14.95 | Tapa blanda: $9.95 | Libro electrónico: $8.99 Disponible en formato bilingüe (Inglés/Español): Junio 2018 y en formato solo en Inglés: Octubre 2018 Bilingüe tapa dura ISBN: 978-1-930775-96-1 Bilingüe tapa blanda ISBN: 978-1-930775-95-4 Bilingüe libro electrónico ISBN: 978-1-930775-97-8 Inglés tapa dura ISBN: 978-1-930775-99-2 Inglés tapa blandaI ISBN: 978-1-930775-98-5 Inglés libro electrónico: 978-1-930775-97-8 Guía el Maestro descargable gratuitamente. Cuddled and Carried Consentido y cargado Un hermoso libro bilingüe que celebra la entrañable relación entre un padre y su crío en el reino animal Los bebés, ya sea encuevas nevadas, cálidas lagunas, acogedores nidos, o salas de estar, siempre son cargados y acurrucados, alimentados y acariciados. Impactantes imágenes y una rima elegante capturarán la curiosidad de hasta los lectores más pequeñoscuando vean como las madres animales atienden a sus cachorros, crías, terneros y polluelos. Espléndidas imágenes introducen al lector al tipo de especiales vínculos que se dan en el mundo de la naturaleza. Observar como las madres extienden una pata, un ala, una aleta o una mano para cuidar a sus crías contagia un sentimiento de empatía, gentileza ysensibilidad. Material complementario y una Guía del Maestro gratuita ofrece orientación adicional a los padres, bibliotecarios, educadores y proveedores del cuidado de la salud. En esos materiales auxiliares se describe en una forma creativala asistencia a los congéneres en el reino animal mientras se les inicia en una gama de conceptos científicos básicos. Lo que los expertos dicen ... BILINGÜE (INGLÉS/ESPAÑOL) JUNIO 2018 PRÓXIMA APARICIÓN EN INGLÉS OCT 2018 “¡Qué libro más encantador! Despierta la empatía de un infante por los demás y abre sus ojos al mundo de la naturaleza. Muy tierno y educativo.” —Dr. Harvey Karp, FAAP, autor, The Happiest Baby on the Block (El Bebé más Feliz de la Cuadra) “Un bello libro ilustrado de una manera realista que brevementeofrece una introducción a como los animales cuidan de sus crías.Los niños menores disfrutarán viendoel cuidado de los animales conlos que ellos ya están familiarizados y aprenderán acerca de otros nuevos. Una buena elección para que los estudiantes del primer grado de la escuela primaria cumplan con las expectativas de rendimiento del NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards /Estándares de Ciencia para la Próxima Generación) 1-LS1-2 entre las que se establece: ‘determinar patrones de conductas entre padres y crías que ayudan a los retoños a sobrevivir’. El libro ubica con toda claridad a los humanos como parte de la fauna del reino animal. En lugar de colocarnos separados de los otros animales, invita a que se establezcan comparaciones entre las especies. —Peggy Ashbrook, educadora de ciencia en la infancia temprana y autora de Science Learning in the Early Years / El aprendizaje de la Ciencia en los Primeros Años. “Imágenes cautivadoras, bella poesía escrita en términos sencillos y una gran fuente de información para maestroshace de Consentido y Cargado una referencia imprescindible en todo hogar y biblioteca de un salón de clases. Mis niños de 5 y 6 años quedaron embelesadospor el mensaje y las hermosas ilustraciones. ¡Resueltamente recomiendo este libro!” —José Avilés, Director de Escuela, Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School, Wilmington, Delaware. Lea todas las reseñas Transadaptación por Victory Productions Victory Productions provee servicios de traducción, evaluación y programas de estudio. El equipo Victory de lingüistas nativos y especialistas de contenidos usan recursos propios y expertos pedagógicos para resolver todas las necesidades de lenguajes. Visíte los en www.VictoryPrd.com . Acerca de la autora y el ilustrador Dia L. Michels es una escritora con publicaciones internacionales, ganadora de premios por sus obras sobre la ciencia y la paternidad, quien ha escrito o editado más de una docena de libros para ambos: niños y adultos. Mientras su línea de publicaciones incluye libros de ciencia y matemáticas para estudiantes de educación intermedia, su pasión es promover el vínculo paternal con sus críos y apoyar la lactancia. Sus libroshan sido traducidos al español, holandés y hebreo. Una celebrada conferencista, participa frecuentemente en congresos, universidades, bibliotecas y escuelas alrededor del país. Madre de tres hijos mayores, vive en el vecindario Capitol Hill de Washington, D.C., con cuatro gatos y un perro. Puede entrar en contacto con ella en: Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . El trabajo artístico de Mike Speiser ha aparecido en las portadas de la revista Wild Animal Baby / Animal Salvaje Bebé y en productos utilizados para campañas de recaudación de fondos para organizaciones científicas. Sus obras pictóricas han sido exhibidas en el Museo de Arte Leigh Yawkey Woodson.Está involucrado en los esfuerzos destinados a proteger el mundo de la naturaleza para las futuras generaciones. Vive en las proximidades de las Black Hills de South Dakota. Puede ser localizado en Mike@PlatypusMedia.com .