Flashlight Press

10/05/2025

Today’s the LAST DAY to enter the Me & Lavender giveaway! 🐘

Don't miss your chance to win a copy of this heartwarming picture book by debut author Melody Peugh. Plus, check out her inspiring author interview — full of insights on her journey to becoming an author and the story behind Me & Lavender.

Enter the giveaway and read the interview here: https://www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebrate-national-elephant-day-with-melody-c-peugh


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Hi, readers, writers, and elephant lovers of all sorts! Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day and we have the perfect treat in store. Author Melody C. Peugh is with us today sharing her debut book with Flashlight Press, Me & Lavender! When Lavender the elephant visits Ella's bedroom to play, E...

09/30/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to the hilarious Tony Hale — star of Veep, Arrested Development, and Toy Story 4!

Celebrate by watching his read aloud of No More Noisy Nights. Follow a mole trying to get some sleep despite his noisy, whimsical neighbors!

🎥 Watch it for free here: https://youtu.be/O_E5nuzXLS8
📘 Learn more about the book: https://flashlightpress.com/no-more-noisy-nights/


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09/29/2025

Harrowsmith (a national Canadian magazine about living sustainably) listed The Mess That We Made as one of their 10 favorite children’s books about the environment!

This stunningly illustrated, rhythmic picture book explores the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life–and empowers kids to be part of the solution.

Check out their full list: https://www.harrowsmithmag.com/56845/september-is-library-card-sign-up-month

Learn more about the book: https://flashlightpress.com/the-mess-that-we-made/


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09/28/2025

🌧️ Grumpy mornings don’t stand a chance when Grandma’s imagination is involved!

We're delighted to see a review of Maya Was Grumpy by Dr. Dawn Menge in Midwest Book Review's latest edition of their online magazine!

"What do you do when you wake up feeling very grumpy? Maya decided to spread her unhappiness around until she came upon Grandma. Grandma decided to turn the mood around by engaging Maya in a little bit of imagination. A bad day turns into a fun-filled adventure for Maya in this heartfelt story. (Ages 5-7)"
https://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/sep_25.htm

Find out more about Maya Was Grumpy: https://flashlightpress.com/maya-was-grumpy/


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09/25/2025

🐘 Author Interview + GIVEAWAY!

In celebration of , debut author Melody Peugh was interviewed about the heartwarming inspiration behind her picture book Me & Lavender!

Read all about her writing journey, the challenges and joys of becoming an author, and what makes this elephant tale so special.

PLUS — we're giving away a copy of Me & Lavender! 💜

Read the interview and enter the giveaway here: https://www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebrate-national-elephant-day-with-melody-c-peugh

🗓️ Giveaway ends October 6th — don’t miss out!

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09/21/2025

🎃 Spooky fun alert! Award-winning author Amanda Noll will be signing Hey, That's My Monster at the grand opening of Barnes & Noble Puyallup on Wednesday, Sept 24 at 10 AM!

Perfect for little monster fans—don’t miss it!

📍 South Hill Mall, Puyallup, WA
🔗 More details: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062194049-0


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09/17/2025

If your kid's schedule is packed tighter than a lunchbox on field trip day… you need to meet Ernestine Buckmeister!

In The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister, Ernestine’s week is filled to the brim: sculpting, tuba lessons, water ballet—even yodeling! But what happens when she decides it’s time to just... PLAY?

YouTuber Storytime at Hen's House calls it “a wonderful addition to any collection!”

🎥 Watch her delightful read-aloud here: https://youtu.be/0wiCDhu2VkA

📖 A fun, thoughtful story for kids—and a gentle nudge to slow down and make time for fun. Perfect for families, teachers, and little busybodies everywhere!

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09/16/2025

We’re proud to have donated copies of Are You My Monster?, Dudley's Day at Home, and I Love My Dragon to Hicksville Public Library for their Street Fair giveaway this past Sunday!

Serving a diverse and engaged community of 40,000, this library is always out in the community bringing the joy of reading to families.

We’re happy to hear that our books were a big hit and that everyone loved them!

Big thanks to Hicksville Public Library for all you do to inspire young readers.


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09/15/2025

Matty had one job: to show his class how to make slime. 🧪

But he forgot one tiny, important ingredient… and now the classroom is an icky, sticky swamp. 😬

PLIP! SWOOSH! KABOOM!

With help from his creative classmates, Matty learns that following directions and working together can clean up any mess—even a slime-covered one!

From the creators of Too Much Glue, So Much Slime is a hilarious story about teamwork, perseverance, and the joys of a hands-on experiment gone slightly sideways.

Order now for your home or classroom: https://flashlightpress.com/so-much-slime/


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09/14/2025

We're proud to see Maddi's Fridge continuing to make an impact on stage! 🎭✨

This play, based on our award-winning picture book Maddi's Fridge, has touched audiences with its heartfelt message of friendship, compassion, and childhood hunger.

Now, Oklahoma Children's Theatre and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma are bringing the story to stage on Sept. 26–Oct. 10 at Oklahoma City University, as part of .

Families are invited to enjoy this moving yet lighthearted production and help fight hunger by bringing non-perishable food items to the theatre.

Let’s continue to show kids how kindness, empathy, and action can make a real difference. 🥫💛

🎟️ Tickets + showtimes: oklahomachildrenstheatre.org

Press release: https://freepressokc.com/press-release-oklahoma-childrens-theatre-regional-food-bank-of-oklahoma-present-maddis-fridge/


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09/11/2025

The rule was ‘no more cats.’ So naturally… there are five now. 😼

In That Cat Can't Stay, Mom keeps rescuing stray cats but Dad keeps objecting with increasingly ridiculous complaints:
“They scratch my knees. They make me sneeze. They’re always getting stuck in trees!”

But somehow, each cat manages to stay... 🐾

A laugh-out-loud picture book for cat-lovers, dog-lovers, and even cat-haters (we see you, Dad).

Now available in paperback! https://flashlightpress.com/that-cat-cant-stay/


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09/10/2025

Award-winning author and educator Aruna Shekar praised Maya Was Grumpy for its vibrant storytelling and emotional insight:

"A colourful book that captures the mood of a grumpy child. With bold illustrations and whimsical suggestions by Grandma—like tickling tarantulas—the story reminds readers that a bad mood can’t last forever. It’s a fun, imaginative read with a touch of humour."

Maya Was Grumpy is now available in paperback! Get your copy here: https://flashlightpress.com/maya-was-grumpy/


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