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Sunbird Books Sunbird Books is the home for innovative and original books for children.

From board books to storybooks (and everything in between!), our titles represent strong, lively, and diverse voices.

Meet a granny like no other… 👵✨ Sneak a peek at the artwork from "There Was an Old Granny Who Got a Tattoo!" Coming Febr...
09/10/2025

Meet a granny like no other… 👵✨ Sneak a peek at the artwork from "There Was an Old Granny Who Got a Tattoo!" Coming February 17!

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶💼 Penelope wants a job just like the rest of her family, but what’s the perfect role for a cudd...
08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶💼 Penelope wants a job just like the rest of her family, but what’s the perfect role for a cuddly little Boston terrier? After trying out all kinds of careers, she finally discovers where she truly belongs. A sweet and funny story about finding your purpose and spreading joy wherever you go. 🦴❤️

❄️ Cover Reveal! ❄️Meet Simon the Yeti, who loves his beautiful snowy world. But when some humans threaten his home, wha...
08/13/2025

❄️ Cover Reveal! ❄️

Meet Simon the Yeti, who loves his beautiful snowy world. But when some humans threaten his home, what can this not-so-bad guy do to save it? Get ready for a heartwarming and adventurous tale coming soon!

Pre-order now! Available 9/2. Link in bio.

Today is all about celebrating cats, especially the one who thought being a cat wasn’t cool enough! Follow Cat’s playful...
08/08/2025

Today is all about celebrating cats, especially the one who thought being a cat wasn’t cool enough! Follow Cat’s playful journey as he tries out new identities and learns that being yourself is the greatest adventure of all.

Count Derek is moving to a new castle and can’t wait to make friends! 🏰🦇 But when the villagers think he’s a little too ...
08/07/2025

Count Derek is moving to a new castle and can’t wait to make friends! 🏰🦇 But when the villagers think he’s a little too strange, this not so bad guy has to find a way to show who he really is. A funny, heartwarming story about being yourself even when you’re a little different.

"...this is an excellent tool for teaching tolerance and empathy." —School Library Journal

Available now as a picture book and board book!

08/05/2025

First Page: TO BE A CHEETAH TO BE A CHEETAH (w/illustrator Zavian Archibald). Publisher: Sunbird Books/Phoenix International Publications Inc. Genre: Children’s fiction (picture book); Recommended …

Moving into a new house is full of surprises, especially when a black cat already lives there. This charming picture boo...
08/05/2025

Moving into a new house is full of surprises, especially when a black cat already lives there. This charming picture book is a gentle story about life changes, patience, and finding comfort in unfamiliar places.

⭐ “VERDICT A beautifully illustrated, tenderly told story for fall reading or any unit on empathy and inference. Highly ­recommended.” — School Library Journal Starred Review

Grab your copy today.

📚 COVER REVEAL 📚Count Derek is moving into a new castle... but fitting in isn’t as easy as he hoped. What’s a not-so-bad...
07/18/2025

📚 COVER REVEAL 📚

Count Derek is moving into a new castle... but fitting in isn’t as easy as he hoped. What’s a not-so-bad guy to do? 🦇 A story full of heart, humor, and a little bit of batty fun!

"...this is an excellent tool for teaching tolerance and empathy." — School Library Journal

Pre-order now! Available August 5!

Cat’s tired of being a cat… but is life really better as a horse, a polar bear, or a lion? 🐱🐴🐻🦁 This silly rhyming adven...
07/15/2025

Cat’s tired of being a cat… but is life really better as a horse, a polar bear, or a lion? 🐱🐴🐻🦁 This silly rhyming adventure proves that being yourself is the best kind of fun! Now available!

Happy National Kitten Day! 🐱 This curious cat is on a hilarious journey you won’t forget. Full of rhymes and cattitude, ...
07/10/2025

Happy National Kitten Day! 🐱 This curious cat is on a hilarious journey you won’t forget. Full of rhymes and cattitude, this silly story is purr-fect for little readers. “It’s Boring Being a Cat!” pounces onto shelves July 15!

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