Our Aim
~ To provide early exposure to concepts and practices that promote healthy behaviors and positive development of the whole child.
Our Conceptual Approach
~ The child, family, & the community are all interconnected
~ Parents are the gateway to a child's understanding and practice of healthy behaviors
~ A well-designed picture book can teach children important information, give them experience with books, and reach and teach parents and caregivers
~ Early exposure to books and a print-rich environment is key to healthy brain development
~ Every organization and business that serves families with young children can play a role in getting books to kids
~ Attractive, informative picture books are more likely to be used in the home, regardless of a parent's literacy level and language fluency
~ Books should be affordable at both retail and organizational bulk rates to get books in the hands of kids
~ Every child deserves quality books
Features of Our Books
~ Age-appropriate picture books in economical paper (and soon: board book and hard cover versions)
~ Presents big ideas, but uses simple text
~ Real world, high interest photography puts the information in context
~ Value-added approach promotes expansion of concepts and language skills
~ Diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, age
~ Accessible to low literate readers
~ Uses FULL COLOR photographs - NOT abstract art, cartoons, or caricatures
~ Developed and reviewed by experts in education, pediatrics, nutrition, and physical education.
