
09/26/2023
Introducing breastsleeping— "Safe Infant Sleep".
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We are an independent publisher that focuses on family and child oriented material. Platypus Media was founded in 2000 by president and director Dia L.
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Michels, an award-winning author of books in women’s health and early childhood education. Our authors are respected experts in their fields, regularly quoted in international media and print publications, and are sought-after speakers at conferences worldwide. Platypus Media currently offers a selection of award-winning books, booklets, CDs, DVDs, videos and other products, many of which have gar
nered widespread praise. They have been honored in major book competitions, reviewed by School Library Journal, Booklist and featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Boston Children’s Museum, and the Museum of Science. Our list of endorsements includes American Association of Birth Centers, La Leche League International, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Carnegie Academy for Science Education. Our books have been featured on RIFNet and Maryland Public Television. Librarians, home-schoolers, lactation professionals, museum educators, stores, and parents alike love our products. Our books have been translated into Spanish, Italian, Slovenian, Dutch, Turkish, and Hebrew. We are gratified at the strength of sales for our existing products and the international and multidisciplinary interest in our upcoming ones. We are especially proud that others feel that we are meeting our mission. As the well-respected pediatrician, Dr. William Sears, says: Platypus Media’s books not only promote literacy, they promote families! Platypus Media's goals are relatively simple. We want to educate grown-ups and children about the world around them. We publish books that foster warmth, closeness, literacy, curiosity, and an openness to other cultures. We bring products to the market that parents love, children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and parenting professionals value - and do so in a way that is commercially viable. Our Commitment to Breastfeeding: Platypus Media is committed to the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. We donate six percent of our profits to breastfeeding organizations and abide by the rules of the WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. At Platypus Media, we are proud of our products. We hope you enjoy your selections. If you are not satisfied, return the merchandise and let us know if you’d like a refund, credit, or exchange. Our books are distributed to the book trade by National Book Network at www.NBNbooks.com or 800-464-6420. NBN is a dynamic marketing and distribution company servicing North American and overseas publishers.
Introducing breastsleeping— "Safe Infant Sleep".
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This guide is great for families new and old.
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Get snuggly with "Cuddled and Carried".
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Cats are more than just furry friends! They show all kinds of emotions.
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This coloring book series is great for the siblings of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), but also for any creative young one!
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Curious toddlers? Try "My First Science Textbook"!
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These wonderful watercolors teach readers about how different mammal mothers feed their babies!
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Besides being informative, this guide is easy to use AND interesting to read!
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The Children's Book Council's September Hot Off the Press features our purrrfect new release, How Cats Say I Love You by Guy Brown. See the list here: https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/september-2023/
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Did you know that narwhals use their "horn" to swat fish and stun them, then eat them whole?
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Fall is the time where lots of animals get ready to hibernate!
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Did you know that the sun is 4.6 billion years old?
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Meet Purple! She and her sister, Blue, are two of the publisher's several precious kitties. They were adopted from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) in Fairfax Station, VA, at just 8 weeks old. Purple and Blue are usually inseparable, but Dia grabbed this photo of Purple while enjoying some bedtime reading.
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🎧 "Safe Infant Sleep" is available as an audiobook on Barnes & Noble, Kobu, Apple Books, and more!
Meet Oshie, our Editor and Outreach Director's 3-year-old rescue cat (not the Capital's hockey player). She loves treats, late-night cuddles, and chasing the red beam around her apartment. Stay tuned for the next office cat!
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Our cats love our new book as much as we do! This is DeLuca (aka Pizza Boy), our Editorial and Production Director's new rescue kitten. DeLuca says "I love you" by cuddling and giving kisses, but his main hobbies are stealing bread and resisting authority. Which office cat is next? 👀
How Cats Say Love You is available today. Get your copy at: https://www.platypusmedia.com/product-page/how-cats-say-i-love-you
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Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers helps new dads understand the pivotal role they play in raising a healthy, thriving child.
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The comforting watercolor illustrations of "Babies Nurse" teach readers about how mammal mothers feed their young.
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This board book adapts a familiar nursery rhyme to teach young readers about our solar system's star.
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There is so much confusing information out there about breastfeeding— Find it all in one place with "The Breastfeeding Family's Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products".
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Breastfeeding can have a lot of benefits over feeding with formula! Always do your own research and consult with your baby's pediatrician.
The soft illustrations in "Cuddled and Carried" are beautiful and nurturing.
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"How Cats Say I Love You" teaches young readers that all emotions are okay to feel.
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"The Breastfeeding Family's Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products" is an essential resource for new families.
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"How Cats Say I Love You" is a social-emotional learning book coming this September!
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This is how Bats grow! How do you grow?
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Interested in trying cosleeping? Check out Dr. James McKenna's "Safe Infant Sleep".
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What if your mom was a polar bear? This stunning illustration is from "If My Mom Were a Platypus", a book about animal mothers and their babies.
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Did you know that breastmilk contains stem cells? These cells travel to the brain of your baby and "get told" by the brain to become other cells: like kidney cells or brain tissue!
Source: Medela
The world has so much to offer! Take a look around with this "Look What I See!" duo.
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"Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star" teaches children about the relationship between our Sun and Earth!
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There's a lot of information out there! Find it all in one simple place with "The Breastfeeding Family's Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products" by Dr. Frank J. Nice.
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Though they might look digitally rendered, the beautiful illustrations in "Cuddled and Carried" are traditionally drawn!
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Even if they're not in school, they can still learn! Try the "My First Science Textbook" series to round out the summer.
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🐈Available for PRE-ORDER NOW — "How Cats Say I Love You"
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