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Flashlight Press

Flashlight Press publishes award-winning children's picture books that illuminate touching & humorous moments through captivating writing & outstanding illustrations.

A Chat with Jane Yolen about Giant Island

In 2021, Shari Dash Greenspan, editor of Flashlight Press, was privileged to have a behind-the-scenes chat with author Jane Yolen about picture book Giant Island (written by Jane Yolen, conceived and illustrated by Doug Keith).
More about Giant Island: https://flashlightpress.com/giant-island/

A Chat with Jane Yolen about Giant Island

Maddi's Fridge book app is available on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maddis-fridge/id6748969593
Based on the award-winning picture book loved by educators, parents, and kids alike!
Sofia and Maddi are best friends. But while Sofia’s fridge is full, Maddi’s fridge is almost empty. When she discovers Maddi’s secret, Sofia promises not to tell.
Can Sofia help her friend without breaking her promise?
This beautifully animated and interactive storybook app brings Maddi’s Fridge to life like never before, inviting children to explore themes of empathy, trust, friendship, and childhood hunger through a heartwarming story and engaging play.
NO in-app purchases and NO ads.
FEATURES:
Two Reading Modes
–Read to Me: Enjoy the professionally narrated story with lively animations and synchronized word highlighting, perfect for early readers.
–Read by Myself: Turn off narration and read at your own pace while still enjoying interactive animations.
Tap-to-Discover Interactivity
Touch illustrations to uncover hidden animations and sounds.
Fun & Educational Games
Includes 3 entertaining games with multiple difficulty levels:
–Word Search
–Memory Game
–Color Me!
PLUS a resource guide for helping friends with empty refrigerators.
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Maddi’s Fridge
Written by Lois Brandt, illustrated by Vin Vogel
Mobile App copyright © 2025 by Flashlight Press
Mobile App developed with and animated by digiXL
https://flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridge-book-app/

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Go behind the scenes of the adorable picture book Me & Lavender in this charming timelapse video!
Watch as the whimsical illustrations come to life—from the first sketch to the final splash of color.
Me & Lavender follows the delightful chaos that unfolds when Lavender the elephant drops into Ella’s bedroom for a surprise visit. Ella’s ready for fun, but with Mommy’s tea party on the horizon, things need to stay neat... right? What begins as quiet play quickly turns into muddy mayhem. Will Ella and Lavender clean up in time?
Perfect for fans of picture books, illustration, and behind-the-scenes creative magic!
Publication: May 2025
Author: Melody C. Peugh
Illustrator: Eve Farb
Publisher: Flashlight Press https://flashlightpress.com/me-and-lavender/
Distributor: Independent Publishers Group (IPG) https://www.ipgbook.com/me---lavender-products-9781962269230.php
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Me & Lavender – Timelapse Illustrations

When Lavender the elephant drops into Ella’s bedroom to play, Ella is ready for fun – until she remembers that they need to stay tidy for Mommy’s afternoon tea party. But quiet activities soon escalate to exciting ones, ending in a magnificent mud-pie mess! Will the playful pair get clean in time for tea?
Publication: May 2025
Author: Melody C. Peugh
Illustrator: Eve Farb
Publisher: Flashlight Press https://flashlightpress.com/me-and-lavender/
Distributor: Independent Publishers Group (IPG) https://www.ipgbook.com/me---lavender-products-9781962269230.php
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Me & Lavender Book Trailer

When Carla and her friends contemplate the prospect of wearing glasses, it’s clear to see that the power of friendship – and Carla’s creativity – will save the day. A companion book to the award-winning "Carla’s Sandwich".
Publication: September 2024
Author: Jason Lefebvre
Illustrator: Zac Retz
Publisher: Flashlight Press https://flashlightpress.com/carlas-glasses/
Distributor: Independent Publishers Group (IPG) https://www.ipgbook.com/carla-s-glasses-products-9781947277717.php
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Carla's Glasses Book Trailer

In this companion book to the award-winning "Too Much Glue", glue-loving Matty’s slime demonstration at school has gone terribly wrong! Instead of making squishy slime, he’s gotten stuck in an icky sticky swamp. Can his creative classmates save him?
Publication: September 2024
Author: Jason Lefebvre
Illustrator: Zac Retz
Publisher: Flashlight Press https://flashlightpress.com/so-much-slime/
Distributor: Independent Publishers Group (IPG) https://www.ipgbook.com/so-much-slime-products-9781947277335.php
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So Much Slime Book Trailer

Look at all of the craziness happening on this boy's street! But the only thing the boy notices is the SNOW that he's been waiting for all day.
Can you spot all of the wacky and hilarious details in this amazing time-lapse illustration?
Publication: September 2023
Author and Illustrator: Howard McWilliam, award-winning illustrator of the "I Need My Monster" Series
Publisher: Flashlight Press www.flashlightpress.com/just-snow-already/
Distributor: Independent Publishers Group (IPG) www.ipgbook.com/just-snow-already--products-9781947277984.php
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Crazy, Snowy Street! Time-lapse Illustration from "Just SNOW Already!"

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This story is the cat’s meow, with a little bow-wow! 🐱🐶 📘 Watch 'That Cat Can’t Stay,' read by Haley Lu Richardson!Written by Thad Krasnesky and illustrated by David Parkins, this hilarious rhyming tale follows the delightful chaos that unfolds when a family’s pet adoption plans get a little out of hand.Keep the fun and learning going with our free teachers' guide for K–2nd graders: bit.ly/thatcatcantstay ...

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