Ninewise

We are a children's book publishing company that specializes in book for children under 6. Our mission is to curate parenting wisdom!

10/09/2025

🏃‍♀️ Marathon Weekend Special!

Celebrate the Chicago Marathon with FREE SHIPPING on all orders through Sunday, October 12!

As a nonprofit children’s publisher, every Ninewise purchase helps us donate Ava’s Triumph to Early Head Start classrooms supported by Chicago Commons — giving every child a stronger start. 💛

🎟️ Use code: MARATHON
📚 Shop now at ninewisepublishing.com

10/09/2025

🏃‍♀️ …and now to the finish line!

This Sunday, our Director of Education & Community Outreach, Kelly LeGrand, takes Ninewise Publishing’s mission from the bookshelf to the streets of Chicago, running the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with Team Chicago Commons. 💛

For more than 125 years, Chicago Commons has empowered families across the city through early childhood education, family-centered adult programs, and senior services, breaking the cycle of poverty and helping every child and family thrive. 🌆

Kelly’s run honors that mission. Her story was selected as part of Bank of America’s national campaign to celebrate connection, resilience, and the ripple effect of early learning. 📚✨

Chosen to mark the closing of her early motherhood chapter, Kelly now channels that same care into supporting early childhood beginnings for others, ensuring that every family has the strong start all children deserve.

Together, Ninewise Publishing and Chicago Commons believe that when families are supported and children are given strong beginnings, communities grow stronger, too.

👉 Support Kelly’s goal: [BofA.com/SupportKelly]
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🌟 Go the Extra Mile:

Every Ninewise book purchase helps us donate Ava’s Triumph to Early Head Start classrooms supported by Chicago Commons, giving every child a stronger start.

🎟️ Use code MARATHON for free shipping through Marathon Sunday (10/12/25) at ninewisepublishing.com

📸 Photos courtesy of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon

09/30/2025

🐒🌿 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮! 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙮, 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮! joined the jungle-themed Baby’s First Book Club at this weekend!

Julie, a Waldorf-trained early childhood educator, led families through songs, stories, and ASL signs guided by 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮! 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙮, 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮! from author and ASL expert, Laura Payne.

A special thanks to Courtney, owner of Wonderland, for welcoming Ninewise and creating such a warm space for little readers to gather. 📚✨

👉 Want to feature 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮! 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙮, 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮! in your next story-time session? Comment MONKEY below! 🐵💛

08/12/2025

From board books to big miles… 🏃‍♀️📚

As Director of Education and Community Outreach at Ninewise Publishing, I’m passionate about giving every child the tools to thrive from the very start.

This fall I’m taking that mission to the starting line, running the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to support Chicago Commons, a nonprofit that empowers families and young children through early education and family-centered programs. 💙

At Ninewise, we create intentional, expert-crafted board books that help babies and toddlers build early communication and literacy skills. Chicago Commons shares that same belief — that every child deserves the best possible start.

As part of this marathon effort, we’ll also be donating our books to their Early Head Start programs so families have access to these resources from the very beginning. ♥️📚

Running my second World Major in Chicago is a full circle moment, honoring the early years of my own family while carrying Ninewise’s mission forward mile by mile so every child can grow, learn, and thrive.

💙 Donation link in bio 🏃‍♀️📚

Stay tuned for exciting news to share about my marathon story…. 👀

07/24/2025

☀️ Nothing beats the dog days of summer like a great local toy store and a few good board books! 🐾📖🍉

We’re thrilled to welcome Cedarburg Toy Co. as our newest retail partner! 🎉🎈

Stop by to find 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙂𝙤, 𝙋𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙮! 🐶, 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚 💛, and the award-winning 𝙄 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚🌿👂on their charming shelves.

Perfect for summer strolls, storytime snuggles, and sparking early communication—even in the middle of a heat wave! 🔥🧃☀️

We’re so grateful to owner Megan for championing thoughtful, high-quality toys and books that spark connection and creativity. 📚💫

06/27/2025

Order prep in progress! 📦✨

We’re packing up a full set—6 out of 6—for our newest neighborhood partner, Oak + Linen in Shorewood, WI!

We love teaming up with local shops that help bring expert-crafted board books into the hands of little readers. 💛📚

Huge thanks to owner Leslie for welcoming Ninewise to your beautifully curated space! 🩷

06/06/2025

🐵⏳ 5️⃣ days to go!

These curious monkeys are bouncing through the pages and getting ready to PLAY.

The countdown has officially begun—are you ready to swing into storytime?

05/23/2025

🥇 𝙄 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 wins GOLD!

Just a week ago, and took home Best Picture Book (0–3) at the IBPA Awards—and we’re still beaming! 🌿📚

We couldn’t resist bringing the trophy outside today. On a sunny day like this, it practically belongs in nature. ☀️💚

05/17/2025

We had such a memorable time at the IBPA Publishing University Awards Dinner—celebrating independent publishing and connecting with fellow changemakers in the field. And we’re beyond honored to share that 𝙄 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 received the IBPA Gold Award for Best Picture Book (0–3 years)! 🏆

A huge congratulations to author Clay Hadden, pediatric speech-language pathologist and illustrator Audrey Schmid for creating this beautifully engaging, developmentally rich book.

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) champions small presses, indie authors, and mission-driven publishers like us—ensuring that diverse, high-quality voices make it into the hands of readers. Their annual Publishing University brings together publishers from across the country to learn, connect, and grow—making this recognition all the more meaningful. ✨

Thank you to for this incredible honor, and for fostering such a vibrant and supportive publishing community!

Congrats again to Clay and Audrey ! 🥳

04/23/2025

We’re packing up something special and feeling extra proud that 𝙄 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 was named a finalist for the 2025 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award! 📦✨

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is the largest publishing trade association in the U.S., championing the work of indie publishers and authors nationwide. 📚

These copies are heading to IBPA Publishing University in Saint Paul, MN, where they’ll be featured in the conference bookstore! 🛍️

The IBPA Publishing University travels to a new city each year, bringing together independent publishers, authors, and industry professionals from across the country to connect, learn, and celebrate the best in Indie publishing. 🌎

If you’re attending PubU 2025 (May 15–17 at the Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront), keep an eye out for 𝙄 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 among the shelves. 👀💚

Winners will be announced at the IBPA Awards dinner on Friday, May 16— wish us luck! ✨

We’re honored to be part of this incredible community celebrating excellence, innovation, and heart in independent publishing. 🩷🌱

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