Platypus Media

Platypus Media 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.

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 garnered 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.

James McKenna has a fascinating way of breaking down the science of why baby and mama belong together. 💕Breastsleeping i...
09/16/2026

James McKenna has a fascinating way of breaking down the science of why baby and mama belong together. 💕

Breastsleeping is just one of those reasons.🤱

By following the guidance of a parenting professional, you can rest assured that it can be done safely.

Grab your copy of Safe Infant Sleep and learn more about safe bed-sharing practices! 📖✨

🍯Happy National Honey Month! 🐻We’re buzzing with excitement to announce that Sunny Needs a Nap / Sunny necesita una sies...
09/14/2026

🍯Happy National Honey Month! 🐻

We’re buzzing with excitement to announce that Sunny Needs a Nap / Sunny necesita una siesta is now available for preorder! 📣

Reserve your copy today at the link in our bio to bring home a story that’s educational as it is sweet! Our preorder discount is a limited time only. 🐻

What’s your favorite fun fact about honey to share with your kids? Drop it in the comments below! 🐝👇

Happy   ! 📚Building a lifelong love for books starts long before words are ever read. It starts right here, snuggled up ...
09/11/2026

Happy ! 📚

Building a lifelong love for books starts long before words are ever read. It starts right here, snuggled up with titles like Cuddled and Carried 🧸📖✨

Nurturing a new life comes with endless questions, but feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Dr. Frank ...
09/04/2026

Nurturing a new life comes with endless questions, but feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Dr. Frank J. Nice’s The Breastfeeding Family Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products📘 brings clarity, comfort, and expert wisdom straight to your bookshelf by offering practical, evidence-based guidance to help your whole family navigate nursing with confidence and ease.🤱

From day-one basics to managing tricky feeding challenges, this essential resource is built to empower parents every step of the way.

Tap the link to grab your copy from Platypus Media today and give your family the support it deserves! 🍼✨

Happy National Parks Week! 🐻🏔️🌲Did You know our national parks are actually giant nature nurseries? 🐾Swipe through to se...
08/28/2026

Happy National Parks Week! 🐻🏔️🌲

Did You know our national parks are actually giant nature nurseries? 🐾

Swipe through to see where the animal families featured in “My Community Loves Me” raise their young!

Which wild family are you hoping to spot at a national park? 🏞️

Evidence-based guidance empowers families to make safer, informed decisions for nighttime parenting without fear or sham...
08/17/2026

Evidence-based guidance empowers families to make safer, informed decisions for nighttime parenting without fear or shame. Grab your copy of Safe Infant Sleep and learn more about safe bed-sharing practices! 📖✨

Navigating nighttime feeds can feel overwhelming for new parents, especially with so much conflicting advice on sleep. I...
08/13/2026

Navigating nighttime feeds can feel overwhelming for new parents, especially with so much conflicting advice on sleep. In Safe Infant Sleep, world-renowned authority Dr. James McKenna introduces the science of “breastsleeping” by exploring how the natural proximity of a nursing parent uniquely protects and regulates a sleeping infant.

Evidence-based guidance empowers families to make safer, informed decisions for nighttime parenting without fear or shame. Grab your copy of Safe Infant Sleep and learn more about safe bed-sharing practices! 📖✨

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Platypus Media! Check out our many resources for breastfeeding parents and famil...
08/03/2026

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Platypus Media! Check out our many resources for breastfeeding parents and families, including these fantastic titles 🩵🤎🤍

We are so proud to share that our title, “My Community”, has officially been featured in theChildren's Book Council Summ...
07/14/2026

We are so proud to share that our title, “My Community”, has officially been featured in the
Children's Book Council Summer 2026 Showcase: These Are the People In My Neighborhood. This vibrant collection celebrates friendship, teamwork, and the daily connections that make a community feel like home.

Find “My Community” in the link in our bio or explore the full reading lineup over at https://cbcbooks.org/

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750 First Street NE, Suite 700
Washington D.C., DC
20002

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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