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.

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/

A little bear reading about big bears being Cuddled and Carried. 🧸💛  Moments like this are what caregiving is all about:...
06/23/2026

A little bear reading about big bears being Cuddled and Carried. 🧸💛

Moments like this are what caregiving is all about: slowing down, getting cozy, and bonding over a beautiful story. Early reading isn’t just educational; it’s one of the sweetest ways we say I love you to our kids.💛

What’s your little one’s favorite story time spot? 👇

Today is World Oceans Day! 🌊 Celebrate by diving into the beautifully illustrated seas of “This is the Ocean,” or one of...
06/08/2026

Today is World Oceans Day! 🌊

Celebrate by diving into the beautifully illustrated seas of “This is the Ocean,” or one of many other books that show the importance and magic of our wonderful oceans!

05/27/2026

☀️ Thanks for coming along!

Shop the English and Spanish editions of “If My Mom Were A Platypus” and more of our fun inventory in our Shopify 🌿

04/29/2026

Our NICU Coloring Books Foster Connection so families can support the journey of our strongest premie warriors 💛👩‍🍼

Women’s History Month is almost over—but it’s not too late to celebrate the women who shaped STEM! 👩‍🔬Our "Science Wide ...
03/25/2026

Women’s History Month is almost over—but it’s not too late to celebrate the women who shaped STEM! 👩‍🔬

Our "Science Wide Open" series introduces kids to real-life women in STEM—from Chien-Shiung Wu to Emily Warren Roebling and Dr. Wangari Maathai—while exploring gravity, genetics, photosynthesis, and much more.

Inspiring stories, fun illustrations, and hands-on science make these books perfect for all curious minds!

Swipe through and click to shop your favorite 💡
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Mix up a masterpiece with our kid lit reading palette! 🌈📖Step into our curated reading "palette," where every book is a ...
03/25/2026

Mix up a masterpiece with our kid lit reading palette! 🌈📖

Step into our curated reading "palette," where every book is a splash of color, a spark of STEM, and a stroke of imagination.

From curious minds to creative hearts, these stories mix science, art, and fun into one bold little masterpiece. Because learning isn't black and white—it's a whole spectrum!

Pick your color, swipe through, and shop your little learners' next favorite ❤️💛💜🩵💚
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Tails, tales, and holiday cheer! 🎄🐾Wishing your family cozy reading moments, magical animal adventures, and plenty of la...
12/25/2025

Tails, tales, and holiday cheer! 🎄🐾

Wishing your family cozy reading moments, magical animal adventures, and plenty of laughter this holiday season.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Platypus Media! ✨📖
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Bundle up, friends—holiday season is officially here! ❄️Swing by tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2 (7–9 PM) at the Edlavitch...
12/01/2025

Bundle up, friends—holiday season is officially here! ❄️

Swing by tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2 (7–9 PM) at the Edlavitch DCJCC Chanukah Holiday Market. We’re bringing a curated selection of our children’s books—lovingly crafted by Platypus Media and Science, Naturally!—for early holiday gift-giving. 🎁📚

The market pulls together nearly 50 local creators, with everything from art and jewelry to handmade goodies, tasty treats, pet gifts, and more. While you browse, enjoy live music, warm drinks, and delicious food.

✨ Free to attend
📍 1529 Sixteenth St NW, Washington, DC 20036
🚇 Closest Metro: Dupont Circle, Q Street exit

Hope to see you there...come say hello! 💙
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Address

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

Opening Hours

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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+12025461674

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