Children's Books

A Day With No Words introduces readers to life of nonverbal children

May 1, 2023May 8, 2023 Erin Sluka

A Day With No Words is about a family’s life with an autistic boy who does not speak. The story is told in this boy’s first-person perspective. It is clear that even without words, he is as intelligent as any child his age. This book is great for every classroom and library and for all children who can seek to understand the world of autism and nonverbal children through a real lens. You also see the tools he and his family use to communicate with each other.

The illustrations bring you into his world and are beautifully drawn. Author, Tiffany Hammond is the voice behind the Fidgets and Fries platform. She is an Autistic mother, advocate, and storyteller who uses her personal experiences with Autism and parenting two Autistic boys to guide others on their journey. This book is available May 9, 2023. Pre-order today!

Hooray for DNA: A Children’s Science Book Review

April 19, 2023April 16, 2023 Erin Sluka

Hooray for DNA! introduces the topic of DNA and how many species are more alike than we know. It has the fun science lesson read to the rhythm of Green Eggs & Ham! The illustrations help give a visual as they learn about DNA and what makes us…us!

Synopsis

DNA is the ABC
of what makes you, you
and what makes me, me.
Did you know we share DNA with every living thing? Humans, bugs, bears, even a virus–we all have shared DNA hidden inside us!

Hooray for DNA! is available April 25, 2023. Pre-order today on Amazon.

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2 Children’s Books about History and Traditions

March 7, 2023February 20, 2023 Erin Sluka

Ancient Night

In this children’s book we combine 2 Nahuatl traditional tales into one story about saving light on Earth. In tradition, the rabbit who was placed on the moon by the Feathered Serpent and the Lord Opossum ruled the Earth before humans came. IN this story, Lord Opossum steals the recipe for light and Rabbit has to find out who stole this recipe. The illustrations by Artist, David Alvarez are stunning! Preorder Ancient Night, release date is March 14, 2023.

Last Flight

In this book, Kristen Giang is one of the hundreds on the last flight out of Saigin, Vietnam April 24, 1975. Although, as a young girl she had no idea she was on a ‘last flight’, she remembers the journey to the United States as she leaves home behind. The war was getting close and more dangerous and the stress of being able to catch this last flight is told in her family’s story. Kristen is a toddler in the real story, she shares her older sisters point of view in this book as big sister to her scared siblings. Preorder Last Flight, release date is April 4, 2023.

Both of these children books about history and traditions are published by Levine Querido.

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2 new Bala Kids Books about nature and enduring change

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Erin Sluka

Don’t Kill the Bugs: How Kids Can Be Heroes for Creatures Big and Small

In this children’s book, we learn that all living things have feelings and deserve to survive. Be Kind, Don’t Kill is the lesson your child learns and they can save creatures big and small by showing love. The Author is Berthe Jansen, is a Buddhist scholar, mother of two daughters and a son, and has interpreted from Tibetan to Dutch for the Dalai Lama. This book is for ages 3-7 and available today. Buy ‘Don’t Kill the Bugs’ today.

The Life of a Crayon: A Colorful Story of Never-Ending Beginnings

This children’s book is an adorable story that follows the life of a green crayon as it becomes smaller as it ages. This green crayon has made art and cards and gets used a lot more certain seasons and holidays. As time goes on, it gets smaller and smaller until it can no longer color. But, there are ways to use the last of a good crayon. The Author is Tara Wosiski, an artist, author and art educator and Christopher Willard, an author and educator who teaches at Harvard Medical School and serves on the board of the Mindfulness in Education Network and the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. It is written for ages 4-8. Buy The Life of a Crayon today.

Enjoy these books about nature and enduring change as we grow from Bala Kids books!