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The hardest stage of parenting always seems to be the stage you're currently in. So here's a friendly reminder... ❤️You've Got This❤️ #ParentSky #ParentsOfBluesky #ParentingCommunity #ParentingAdvice #ParentingSupport

Can you BEE-lieve it? An interview highlighting THEY WORK over at Jonathan Roth's blog in his Getting to Know Kidlit Authors series. jonathan-roth.com/2025/02/15/g... 🐝 #WritingCommunity #kidlit #PB #Childrensbooks #Author #TheyWork @familiusbooks.bsky.social @yukari-mishima.bsky.social

Looking for a 🌶️SPICY🌶️ book rec? The title says it all 😉 See if you can handle the heat with our cookbook "Spicy Salsas & Moles: A Cookbook for Lovers of Mexican Heat." Written by Ericka Sanchez and Nicole Presley. #Cookbook #MexicanCookbook #MexicanRecipes #SalsaRecipes #MolesRecipes

Familius is at the American Booksellers Association Winter Institute 2025! If you're attending, be sure to visit us at Booth 29. We love showcasing our beautiful books to book buyers across the country ❤️ #WinterInstitute2025 #BookConference #ShopSmall #IndiePress #PublishingHouse

✨Award-Winning Book ✨ "She Spoke Too" was selected for the Notable Social Studies Trade Books 2025 list! Congratulations to authors Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi and illustrator Becky Thorns for the well-deserved recognition 🎉 #BookAward #InfluentialWomen #KidLit #InteractiveBook

‼️Hard question‼️ Without using the words "read" or "book", what are you most looking forward to doing this weekend? #Readersky #Booksky #WeekendPlans #BookLove

We love an honest review... "This book is charming, restful & a nice alternative when you need a break from GOODNIGHT MOON." Tag us in your Familius reviews so we can share them ❤️ #BookReview #BoardBook #KidLit #BedtimeBook

Leah Welker has worked with Familius for many years in multiple editorial roles & will take over as #ManagingEditor. Leah is exceptionally well organized and comes with significant management training and experience. We are excited to have Leah oversee our #editorial development and direction!

Educational + Interactive? Yes, please! Our Finger Puppet Heroes books are a big hit with parents and children alike because they make learning fun ❤️ #BlackHistoryMonth #MartinLutherKingJr #BoarBook #KidLit

Brooke Jorden, who has overseen the editorial direction for Familius, is shifting positions to be our #ArtDirector. Brooke brings significant talent and experience to this role, having designed many Familius titles. We look forward to the creativity and design sensibility she'll bring!

Happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ❤ To celebrate, make a rock with a message of kindness with: 🖌 Smooth, flat rocks 🖌 Non-toxic paint 🖌 Paintbrushes 🖌 A cup of water 🖌 Non-toxic sealant For ideas on decorating and where to leave your Kindness Rock, click on the link. familius.com/kindness-roc...

Join us for #RandomActsofKindnessDay with a special IG Live! We'll be chatting with author Megan Murphy, founder of The Kindness Rocks Project and author of the upcoming picture book "Kindness Rocks." Tune in for some real-time crafts and learn how to add a little kindness to your community!

If your first step after buying a beautiful new picture book for your kid is removing the book jacket...we see you ❤️ #Parenting #Parentsky #ParentsOfBluesky #KidLit #PictureBook

"In Our Solar System" received a GREAT review from Foreword Reviews! "In Our Solar System" received a GREAT review from Foreword Reviews! Congratulations to author Jenny Sundstedt and illustrator Susanna Covelli. #BookReview #PictureBook #SpaceBook #KidLit

Which Familius titles were select d for @publisherswkly.bsky.social sneak preview? Click on the link below to find out! #PW #PublishersWeekly #SneakPeak #KidLit #PictureBook #ComingSoon

Who says history has to be boring⁉️ Even the youngest readers can learn about African Americans who struggled with adversity and made a difference in the world. #BlackHistoryMonth isn't just for adults when you have: ⭐ Beautiful illustrations ⭐ Interactive elements ⭐ Engaging text #KidLit

Are you on NetGalley? Because ✨WE ARE✨ and would love you to review our books! #NetGalley #AdvanceCopy #ARC #DRC #DigitalReview #PublishingHouse

🎉 Happy #PubDay 🎉 Today we're welcoming two #boardbooks to our Familius bookshelves! ❤"I Love Me from A to Z" written by Emily Lauren Dick and illustrated by Mimi Moffie 🍽 "Nita's Food Signs" written by Kathy MacMillan and illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko Available wherever books are sold.

Celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week! Comment with your favorite picture book, so we can reread old favorites and find new ones ❤️ #PictureBook #ChildrensAuthor #ChildrensIllustrator #Booksky #Authorsky #Illustratorsky

It’s finally Fri-YAY and we’re celebrating with the most delicious food puns created by Marie Saba. Find more food pun fun in "Don’t Worry Be Hap-Pea!" Wishing you all GOUDA vibes this weekend! 🧀 What are you cooking up this weekend? #PunIntended #Pun #FoodPhotography #FoodPhoto

What's on the menu tonight? Where do you get most of your recipes for family dinners? (Answer with the emoji) 🍓 Family Recipes 🥑 Cookbooks 🥕 Websites/Blogs 🍇Other (let us know in the comments) #FamilyDinner #Poll #Cookingsky #Foodsky #DinnerMenu

You'll have to wait until 2026 to see the final book, but we LOVE a good sneak peek ❤️ #Booksky #BooksofBluesky #Kidlit #PictureBook #PubHouseLife #PublishingHouse

Coming soon in the #littlefreelibrary ! A chunky, colorful ABC board book affirming that every child is unique and amazing, inside and out. I 💗this one ! Beautiful + positive message ! #gifted by @familiusbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky 📚💙

Familius is at the Las Vegas Market! We love seeing all of our books displayed in the Stephen Young Showroom for buyers and store owners to shop. Do you see any of your favorites? #GiftShow #LasVegasMarket #BookDisplay #KidLit #PubHouseLife #PublishingHouse

New House New Home I loved the comparison between the construction workers & the children every step of the way. In case anyone says that free play isn’t important (do those people still exist?) we can just hand over this story as a prime example! @familiusbooks.bsky.social #kidsbooksky #booksky

❄ Celebrate winter with these snowy Familius books ❄ #WinterReads #CurlUpWithAGoodBook #PublishingHouse

🎉 Happy Pub Day 🎉 Today we're welcoming "New House, New Home" to our bookshelves. Written by Megan E. Saben and illustrated by Liz and Kate Pope Available wherever books are sold. #PubDay #ReleaseDay #BookLaunch #BookRelease

We're a small publishing house that helps families be happy! We publish: ❤️ Parenting Books 🎨 Picture Books 🍼 Boardbooks 🍴Cookbooks 🎁 Gift Books 🤗 Self-Help Books ...and so much more! Follow to see beautiful books and get tips on how to help your family be happy! #Books #Booksky

We are out of the office today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Thank you for letting us spend time with our families today! #MLKDay #OutOfOffice

What book has had a major impact on your family life? #Booksky #PublishingHouse #BookLife #ReadersOfBluesky #ReaderSky #ReaderCommunity

Familius is at AmericasMart Atlanta for the Atlanta Market! We're so excited to showcase our books to new stores and book buyers ❤ #AtlMkt #FamiliusWorldwide #BookPeople

What's your favorite type of book? 1. Paperbacks 2. Audiobooks 3. Hardcovers 4. eBooks #Bookish #BookLife #Booksky #ReadersOfBluesky #BookLover

We know you have a goal to read more books in 2025 BUT... Do you have a goal to read more books to your kids in 2025? #Parenting #BooksForFamilies #ReadTogether #Parents #FamioyGoals

We’re pleased to work with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy as our donation partner for the month of January! For every copy of our book "Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts" you purchase this month, Familius will donate a copy to PUSH to give to a new mom in need! #SpeakTheSecret #PPDAwareness

Did you know that we have several titles available in Spanish? As a small press, we love seeing our titles reaching a diverse readership ❤ #SpanishBooksForKids #PublishingHouse #BookTranslation

🎉 Happy Pub Day 🎉 Today we're welcoming "101 Kitchen Secrets" to our bookshelves. From the king of viral hacks, Jason Goldstein, comes a compilation of his best 101 secrets to save you money, time, and dirty dishes. Available wherever books are sold. #PubDay #ReleaseDay #BookLaunch

🎉 Today we're celebrating 13 years of helping families be happy 🎉 Thank you for being a part of the Familius family! #FamiliusBooks #PublishingHouse

Happy New Year 🎉 We are so excited about all the books we're publishing in 2025! Be sure to follow us to get the latest information about our books that will help your family be happy ❤ #PublishingHouse #NewYears #TBR #BookList #ReadingGoals #BookLife