Flashlight Press

12/11/2025

Happy Birthday to Rita Moreno, one of the few actors to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony!

We are honored that she read I Need My Monster on Storyline Online (available to watch for free!): https://storylineonline.net/books/i-need-my-monster/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Howard McWilliam

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Zac Retz (illustrator of Too Much Glue and So Much Slime) and his team on the Oscar-winning short film that they worked on called War is Over!

Watch now: https://youtu.be/W68-XaFepOg


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Jason Lefebvre, Author of "Too Much Glue" Academy awards

12/09/2025

If your kids know the struggle of waiting… and waiting… and WAITING for those first snowflakes, they’ll love Just SNOW Already!

In this playful picture book, one snow-obsessed little boy is so busy staring at the sky that he misses everything happening right in front of him:

🚒 a fire engine
🤡 clowns
🐒 …and uh, are those monkeys!?

Packed with hilarious details and a sweet reminder to live in the moment, Just SNOW Already! is perfect for cozy read-alouds this winter.

Available now: https://flashlightpress.com/just-snow-already/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Howard McWilliam

12/08/2025

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? These fan-favorite picture books bring joy, laughter, and adventure to every home.

Available at your local and online bookstores: https://flashlightpress.com


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Melody Peugh Helene Barenbaum Jane Yolen

12/07/2025

Get your goo on: It’s National Slime Day!

Celebrate with So Much Slime, the award-winning picture book where one missing ingredient sends Matty’s classroom into a sticky situation. As the swamp spreads, the kids get creative trying to contain the mess… with hilarious results.

Readers can join in the fun afterward with the easy slime recipe included at the end, making this the perfect mix of story time and hands-on play.

Available now: https://flashlightpress.com/so-much-slime/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Jason Lefebvre, Author of "Too Much Glue"

12/04/2025

We loved reading author/influencer Vanesa Josevski and her son Max's review of the Maddi's Fridge app!

"The story itself is beautiful and important, a gentle look at childhood hunger, friendship, and wanting to help someone you care about. It opened up such a natural little chat with Max about looking out for our friends and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

"The new Maddi’s Fridge app is such a clever way to bring the book to life. There’s a 'Read to Me' mode with narration, or kids can choose 'Read by Myself.' Max loved the tap-to-discover animations, the little movements and sounds tucked into each page, and then he jumped straight into the games. There’s a word search, a memory game, coloring pages, and even a little guide about helping friends who might need support.

"It’s a meaningful story on its own, and the app adds a fun, interactive layer that really keeps kids engaged. Max gave it a huge thumbs up."
https://flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridge-book-app/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Lois Brandt Author Vin Vogel Illustration

12/03/2025

A full fridge isn’t every child’s reality.

We hoped Maddi's Fridge would help families talk about the reality of childhood hunger with empathy. We’re grateful for Imaginary Elevators’ new review which highlights how this book opens that door, especially during a season centered on food:

"Lois Brandt and Vin Vogel present the problem of hunger through the friendship of two girls, Sofia and Maddi....

"Maddi's Fridge presents an opportunity to discuss why breaking a promise of secrecy may be not only permissible, but crucial.

"The book’s afterword provides further suggestions for filling empty fridges, on an individual and communal level.

"The book’s relevance today is a sad statement about the refusal to ensure that all children are cared for, but it at least represents an intelligent and sensitive way to shed light on the problem."

Read the full review: https://imaginaryelevators.blog/2025/11/29/freedom-from-hunger/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Lois Brandt Author Vin Vogel Illustration

Maddi’s Fridge – written by Lois Brandt, illustrated by Vin VogelFlashlight Press, 2014 (paperback edition, 2022. Reading app available: Thanksgiving is associated with families sharing a plentiful…

12/02/2025

Happy National Cat Month from Flashlight Purrrr-ess!

If your family has ever “accidentally” adopted a cat (or three…), you’ll love the hilarious picture book That Cat Can't Stay: https://flashlightpress.com/that-cat-cant-stay/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Krasnesky Manor for Wayward Cats

12/01/2025

Now certified and rated 5 Stars by Educational App Store!

They called the Maddi’s Fridge app “a warm, beautifully illustrated storybook app that transforms an award-winning picture book into a meaningful digital experience.”

Give your child a story that builds empathy, kindness, and early reading skills with fun interactive animations and educational games.

👉 Download now (no ads, no in-app purchases):
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maddis-fridge/id6748969593

11/30/2025

It’s the FINAL day of our Black Friday Kindle sale! 🎉

Grab these award-winning Kindle ebooks for over 50% off — perfect for cozy reading time with your kids.

Available now on Amazon.com:

I Need My Monster series: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=I+need+my+monster+Amanda+noll

Maddi's Fridge: https://www.amazon.com/Maddis-Fridge-Lois-Brandt-ebook/dp/B00QEGEQJA


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Vin Vogel Illustration Lois Brandt Author

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Flashlight Press! 🦃🍂

Today we're thankful for shared meals, warm conversations, and the people who make every season brighter.

Illustration from Maddi's Fridge, the award-winning picture book about friendship and childhood hunger:
https://flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridge/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Lois Brandt Author Vin Vogel Vin Vogel Illustration

11/26/2025

That Cat Can't Stay received a glowing review from award-winning author and educator Aruna Shekar!

"That Cat Can’t Stay is a super funny story in rhyme. A dad says 'no more cats!' [but] Mom and the kids keep bringing them home for all sorts of reasons. The pictures are full of details. It’s a good book for cat-lovers, for reading aloud, and is engaging throughout."

A charming, humorous story the whole family can enjoy! Available now in paperback: https://flashlightpress.com/that-cat-cant-stay/


IPG: Independent Publishers Group Thad Krasnesky