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

Peek Inside My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book

Peek Inside My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book

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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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.
-------
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/

Maddi's Fridge Book App Preview – 2

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.
-------
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/

Maddi's Fridge Book App Preview – 3

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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To celebrate the upcoming publication of Set Sail for School, we are having a Goodreads Giveaway! Like this post and enter the giveaway here for your chance to win: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/449112-set-sail-for-school?ref=giv_Daryl-Lynne GottierIPG: Independent Publishers Group...

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Award-winning children's picture books that illuminate touching & humorous moments through captivating writing & outstanding illustrations.

Two upcoming books. Two very different adventures.

Two upcoming books. Two very different adventures. And both are publishing NEXT WEEK!
KidLit Grove takes a closer look at Set Sail for School and My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book—and highlights just how much potential these books have for learning, creativity, and hands-on play.
🏴‍☠️ Set Sail for School: "I especially love that there’s a variety of springboards with rhyming and word play, sequencing opportunities, and creative expression with arts and crafts. I couldn’t help but think of the STEM possibilities with building pirate ships, or different styles of schools."
👾 My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book: "It was fun guessing what each letter stood for with my preschooler. The book introduces some new vocabulary in a playful context, with letters connected to words like Q for quills, D for drool, and V for vanish. And I love that there are plenty of extras tucked inside."
Read the full review for more ideas on taking the learning beyond the page.
https://kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/set-sail-for-school-two-new-books
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To celebrate the upcoming publication of Set Sail

To celebrate the upcoming publication of Set Sail for School, we are having a Goodreads Giveaway!
Like this post and enter the giveaway here for your chance to win: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/449112-set-sail-for-school?ref=giv_
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As the school year begins and you welcome a new gr

As the school year begins and you welcome a new group of students to your classroom, finding books that speak to each child can be a challenge. Luckily, there’s a Flashlight Press book for every kind of kid!
Whether they love adventure, creativity, or imagination, or need some help navigating tricky social situations, there’s a story here to spark their curiosity.
Which of these books would your students love most? Tell us in the comments!
@dlkgotts
@gal__weizman
@zacretz
@thadkrasnesky
@debbiehermanauthor
@mauriejmanning
@michellelordbooks
@jbdraws
@howardmcwilliam
@ipgbook

That Cat Can’t Stay is now on Storyline Online! 😺

That Cat Can’t Stay is now on Storyline Online! 😺
Watch actress Haley Lu Richardson bring this beloved, award-winning picture book to life with a lively, entertaining reading that captures all the fun of this cat-filled story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yGt87KX5_0
@thadkrasnesky
@ipgbook

It’s Afternoon Tea Week! Why not gather your favor

It’s Afternoon Tea Week! Why not gather your favorite stuffed animals (and perhaps a few friends) for a splendid tea party, just like the one in Me & Lavender?
Put on the kettle, set the table, and let the tea party begin! 💜
https://flashlightpress.com/me-and-lavender/
@eve_farb
@ipgbook

Introduce your budding bookworm to the wonderful w

Introduce your budding bookworm to the wonderful world of Flashlight Press with our two board books: Are You My Monster? and I Love My Dragon.
Designed for tiny hands and growing minds, they're perfect for sharing stories together from the very beginning.
flashlightpress.com/are-you-my-monster/
flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dragon/
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@jodimooreart
@ipgbook

August is Family Fun Month! Whether you're danci

August is Family Fun Month!
Whether you're dancing, reading, playing, or just goofing around, we hope your August is filled with memorable family moments.
Did you know that every Flashlight Press book comes with free activity guides? Visit our site to download fun crafts, games, and other activities inspired by your favorite stories: flashlightpress.com/activity-pages/
We'd love to see what you create! Share a photo of your family's activity with us, and we may feature it on our page.
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#FamilyFun #FamilyFunMonth #August

Only ONE month until Set Sail for School's publica

Only ONE month until Set Sail for School's publication date! 🎉
Set Sail for School is listed in Publishers Weekly's Fall 2026 Children's Preview. Take a look:
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/childrens-announcements/article/100807-fall-2026-children-s-preview-picture-books.html
Ready to set sail on a new school adventure? Pre-order your copy today: https://flashlightpress.com/set-sail-for-school/
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The Publishing Post featured The Mess That We Made

The Publishing Post featured The Mess That We Made for Plastic-Free July! They included it their list of children's books celebrating environmentalism.
Plastic-free July is a movement that aims to encourage people across the world to take on a more environmentalist approach to their lifestyle.
"The true mastery of this book lies within the ability to take a topic that can be so complex and upsetting, and explain it in a way children can really understand, without hiding the truth from them. The book teaches children that they can make an impact on the effects of plastic pollution on the world. This incites genuine interest in the topic and encourages children to ask important questions." –The Publishing Post
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#plasticfreejuly

Does the summer heat have you dreaming of winter?

Does the summer heat have you dreaming of winter?
We can't change the weather, but we can whisk you away to the fun of a snowy day with Just SNOW Already! Grab a cozy spot in the shade and enjoy a little winter magic – no mittens required.
@howardmcwilliam @ipgbook

Happy National Parents' Day! Today we're celebra

Happy National Parents' Day!
Today we're celebrating all of the parents out there. We salute you for every hug you give, every lunch you pack, every tear you dry, every lesson you teach, every milestone you celebrate, and especially every book you read! Thank you for all that you do.
#NationalParentsDay
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Watch NEW read-aloud videos of two Flashlight Pres

Watch NEW read-aloud videos of two Flashlight Press favorites, The Mess That We Made and How I Met My Monster, on the Storytime Hullabaloo Hi YouTube channel.
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Jackson just moved into a new house... but every n

Jackson just moved into a new house... but every night, something keeps him awake.
By morning, he's so exhausted that he pours orange juice on his cereal and ketchup on his toast!
What's making all those wacky noises?
Read No More Noisy Nights to discover the unexpected neighbors keeping Jackson up, and how he resolves his problem with creative solutions.
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@guywolek
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🎉 100 MILLION+ views! 🎉 The beloved celebrity rea

🎉 100 MILLION+ views! 🎉
The beloved celebrity readings of Flashlight Press’ picture books now have a combined total of over 100 million views!
We're incredibly grateful that these stories have reached millions of children, families, educators, and classrooms around the world through the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and Storyline Online.
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@nicolacoughlan
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@loisbrandtauthor
@vinvogel
@donnaearnhardt
@debbiehermanauthor
@jodimooreart
@zacretz

Stories have the power to inspire hope, and we're

Stories have the power to inspire hope, and we're honored that The Mess That We Made has been recognized as one of Gloo Books' Top 5 Hopeful Books!
With stunning illustrations and an uplifting message, this award-winning picture book invites children to think about the harmful impact of trash on the ocean and marine life and what they can do to help.
Thank you, @gloobooks, for this meaningful recognition!
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#themessthatwemade #picturebooks #childrensbooks #environmentaleducation #hopefulbooks #gloobooks #flashlightpress

Have you explored the Maddi's Fridge app? If you

Have you explored the Maddi's Fridge app?
If you love the award-winning picture book, the companion app is a wonderful way to continue the story. With interactive activities inspired by the book, it encourages children to think more deeply about empathy, friendship, and childhood hunger.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or librarian, it's a thoughtful resource for extending conversations long after the last page is turned.
Learn more and download the app: https://flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridge-book-app/
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If your kids are all at home this summer, I Always

If your kids are all at home this summer, I Always ALWAYS Get My Way might feel very familiar. Little Emmy has a talent for making messes, blaming her older siblings, and always finding a way to stay out of trouble—until things finally go too far.
Read this award-winning picture book with any active, curious kids in your house and open up a conversation about honesty, responsibility, and owning up to our mistakes.
https://flashlightpress.com/i-always-always-get-my-way/
@thadkrasnesky
@ipgbook

Happy Pandemonium Day! In Just SNOW Already!, on

Happy Pandemonium Day!
In Just SNOW Already!, one little boy is so busy waiting for snow that he misses all the hilarious chaos around him, such as a fire engine, a monster truck, and... monkeys?! 🐒
This laugh-out-loud picture book celebrates the joyful chaos of childhood while reminding us to notice what's happening right in front of us.
https://flashlightpress.com/just-snow-already/
@howardmcwilliam
@ipgbook
#pandemoniumday

“GIANT ISLAND is a more recent deep cut that is de

“GIANT ISLAND is a more recent deep cut that is deeply loved by my girls. This is their well-worn copy. RIP Jane Yolen, you spent your time here well ❤️❤️”
Thank you, Clelia @mossypinesclelia We love seeing copies of our picture books that have so clearly been read and enjoyed many times.
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Hi Librarians! We hope you had a chance to stop b

Hi Librarians!
We hope you had a chance to stop by the IPG booth at ALA and visit the Flashlight Press section! We loved connecting with so many of you and sharing our newest books.
Debbie Herman, author of Flashlight Press favorites Carla’s Sandwich and Carla’s Glasses, stopped by the booth to help us introduce the new paperback edition of Carla’s Sandwich.
Did you pick up a copy of our upcoming books Set Sail for School and My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book? We hope they made their way into your conference bag! We can’t wait for you to share these new titles with your readers.
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