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.
09/25/2023
This guide is great for families new and old.
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09/23/2023
Get snuggly with "Cuddled and Carried".
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09/22/2023
Cats are more than just furry friends! They show all kinds of emotions.
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09/21/2023
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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09/20/2023
Curious toddlers? Try "My First Science Textbook"!
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09/19/2023
These wonderful watercolors teach readers about how different mammal mothers feed their babies!
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09/18/2023
Besides being informative, this guide is easy to use AND interesting to read!
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09/16/2023
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/
09/15/2023
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
09/14/2023
Did you know that narwhals use their "horn" to swat fish and stun them, then eat them whole?
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09/13/2023
Fall is the time where lots of animals get ready to hibernate!
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09/12/2023
Find "Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star" at platypusmedia.com/shop
09/09/2023
Did you know that the sun is 4.6 billion years old?
Learn more with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star", which you can find at platypusmedia.com/shop
09/08/2023
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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09/07/2023
🎧 "Safe Infant Sleep" is available as an audiobook on Barnes & Noble, Kobu, Apple Books, and more!
09/06/2023
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!
Get your copy of How Cats Say I Love You at: https://www.platypusmedia.com/product-page/how-cats-say-i-love-you
09/05/2023
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
09/05/2023
🔔 NEW BOOK ALERT 🔔
"How Cats Say I Love You" is available NOW at platypusmedia.com/shop
09/04/2023
Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers helps new dads understand the pivotal role they play in raising a healthy, thriving child.
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09/03/2023
🌷COMING SOON🐈
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09/01/2023
The comforting watercolor illustrations of "Babies Nurse" teach readers about how mammal mothers feed their young.
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08/31/2023
This board book adapts a familiar nursery rhyme to teach young readers about our solar system's star.
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08/30/2023
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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08/29/2023
Breastfeeding can have a lot of benefits over feeding with formula! Always do your own research and consult with your baby's pediatrician.
08/28/2023
The soft illustrations in "Cuddled and Carried" are beautiful and nurturing.
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08/27/2023
"How Cats Say I Love You" teaches young readers that all emotions are okay to feel.
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08/25/2023
"The Breastfeeding Family's Guide to Nonprescription Drugs and Everyday Products" is an essential resource for new families.
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08/24/2023
"How Cats Say I Love You" is a social-emotional learning book coming this September!
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08/23/2023
This is how Bats grow! How do you grow?
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08/22/2023
Interested in trying cosleeping? Check out Dr. James McKenna's "Safe Infant Sleep".
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08/21/2023
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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08/19/2023
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
08/18/2023
08/15/2023
The world has so much to offer! Take a look around with this "Look What I See!" duo.
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08/14/2023
"Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star" teaches children about the relationship between our Sun and Earth!
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08/11/2023
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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08/10/2023
Though they might look digitally rendered, the beautiful illustrations in "Cuddled and Carried" are traditionally drawn!
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08/09/2023
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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08/08/2023
🐈Available for PRE-ORDER NOW — "How Cats Say I Love You"
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Platypus Media shared an incredible resource that utilizes illustrations and text to explain why a new baby can’t come home yet, how the NICU takes care of them, and what siblings can do to help.
Coloring book - Come Home Soon, Baby Brother! (also available as Come Home Soon, Baby Sister!) explains in terms that children can understand, allowing them the enjoyment of coloring the pictures as well. All coloring books are Buy 1, Get 1 during November. Just use the discount code "NICU" at checkout!
Available at:
https://bit.ly/2ImCY6a
Coloring book - Come Home Soon, Baby Brother! (also available as Come Home Soon, Baby Sister!) explains in terms that children can understand, allowing them the enjoyment of coloring the pictures as well. All coloring books are Buy 1, Get 1 during November. Just use the discount code "NICU" at checkout!
Available at:
https://bit.ly/2ImCY6a
Job alert! Browse pw.org/joblistings for open positions at Fledgling Writing Workshops, Platypus Media, Tiffin University, and others!
A former student of mine came to visit me this morning with a copy of This Is How I Grow! She wanted Wesley to autograph it!
https://www.armsreach.com/blogs/baby-blog/safe-infant-sleep-by-dr-james-mckenna
Here at Arm's Reach, we are lucky to have had the opportunity to consult with the most important experts in the world concerning infant development. We are so proud to be mentioned in Dr. James McKenna's new book, Safe Infant Sleep.
For those of you who are not familiar with Dr. McKenna, he is recognized as the world’s leading authority on mother-infant cosleeping in relationship to breastfeeding and SIDS. In addition to his many fellowships and awards, he ran the Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab at University of Notre Dame. He teaches, lectures and has published over 139 refereed scientific articles in diverse medical and anthropological journals on co-sleeping, breastfeeding, evolutionary medicine and SIDS, and both here and abroad.
We invite you to check out our blog post to see more about this very cool book and to be able to make some informed decisions about cosleeping for your own family and how to do so in a way that works best for you.
https://www.armsreach.com/blogs/baby-blog/safe-infant-sleep-by-dr-james-mckenna?fbclid=IwAR27bXDvIW_ePnsH55Js1WKPcykP-UVYbFdwjdR7wueYqwtddL3OO7H9-yE
Stay tuned to this channel! We will be giving away a few copies of the book soon!! 🤩🎉
Platypus Media
Here at Arm's Reach, we are lucky to have had the opportunity to consult with the most important experts in the world concerning infant development. We are so proud to be mentioned in Dr. James McKenna's new book, Safe Infant Sleep.
For those of you who are not familiar with Dr. McKenna, he is recognized as the world’s leading authority on mother-infant cosleeping in relationship to breastfeeding and SIDS. In addition to his many fellowships and awards, he ran the Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab at University of Notre Dame. He teaches, lectures and has published over 139 refereed scientific articles in diverse medical and anthropological journals on co-sleeping, breastfeeding, evolutionary medicine and SIDS, and both here and abroad.
We invite you to check out our blog post to see more about this very cool book and to be able to make some informed decisions about cosleeping for your own family and how to do so in a way that works best for you.
https://www.armsreach.com/blogs/baby-blog/safe-infant-sleep-by-dr-james-mckenna?fbclid=IwAR27bXDvIW_ePnsH55Js1WKPcykP-UVYbFdwjdR7wueYqwtddL3OO7H9-yE
Stay tuned to this channel! We will be giving away a few copies of the book soon!! 🤩🎉
Platypus Media
Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado is an award-winning bilingual picture book from Platypus Media. The book shows the loving bond in animal families through beautiful illustrations and simple patterned sentences. It's perfect for children learning Spanish!
The end matter includes a list of terms for the baby animals animal groups in the book. This is so helpful! There is also an extensive teacher's guide available to download. Learn more about this wonderful book from the publisher here: https://www.platypusmedia.com
The end matter includes a list of terms for the baby animals animal groups in the book. This is so helpful! There is also an extensive teacher's guide available to download. Learn more about this wonderful book from the publisher here: https://www.platypusmedia.com
When Adam was sick in the hospital with RSV — we really didn’t know how to explain it to our older two children.
When I was in Washington, DC last year to share our story, I met some fantastic people from Platypus Media.
They are dedicated to creating resources that foster warmth, curiosity, and an openness to other cultures.
Specifically, they have two products to support siblings of children in the NICU–both are coloring books!
One of the coloring books my children love: Come Home Soon Baby Brother/Sister!
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You can read all about Platypus Media on my blog (link in bio)
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This post is sponsored by Platypus Media. All opinions are my own. @ Ohio
When I was in Washington, DC last year to share our story, I met some fantastic people from Platypus Media.
They are dedicated to creating resources that foster warmth, curiosity, and an openness to other cultures.
Specifically, they have two products to support siblings of children in the NICU–both are coloring books!
One of the coloring books my children love: Come Home Soon Baby Brother/Sister!
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You can read all about Platypus Media on my blog (link in bio)
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This post is sponsored by Platypus Media. All opinions are my own. @ Ohio
CLOSED- FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
When we found out about this book, Babies Nurse by Phoebe Fox, we knew our mamas and dads would love it!
So, we are excited to be giving 2 winners a copy of Babies Nurse! This book is filled with beautiful watercolor images of animals and mamas nursing their young & it helps normalize breastfeeding for the next generation. You will also find helpful content in the back of Babies Nurse that provides educational material for both you and your little ones.
These books are both fun, educational, and available in both an English and English/Spanish edition from Platypus Media.
What you win:
Your choice of an English copy or Bilingual English/Spanish copy
How to enter:
-Tell us a tip for a newly breastfeeding or pumping mama!
-Tag a friend (1 per comment) extra tags = extra entries
-Bonus entries for liking your favorite photos in our timeline
Open to United States, US Territories, and APO Box addresses only. Winner of this giveaway will be announced in the comments of this post by 1/18/19 - Prizes cannot be exchanged or returned for cash value. No purchase necessary and void where prohibited.
When we found out about this book, Babies Nurse by Phoebe Fox, we knew our mamas and dads would love it!
So, we are excited to be giving 2 winners a copy of Babies Nurse! This book is filled with beautiful watercolor images of animals and mamas nursing their young & it helps normalize breastfeeding for the next generation. You will also find helpful content in the back of Babies Nurse that provides educational material for both you and your little ones.
These books are both fun, educational, and available in both an English and English/Spanish edition from Platypus Media.
What you win:
Your choice of an English copy or Bilingual English/Spanish copy
How to enter:
-Tell us a tip for a newly breastfeeding or pumping mama!
-Tag a friend (1 per comment) extra tags = extra entries
-Bonus entries for liking your favorite photos in our timeline
Open to United States, US Territories, and APO Box addresses only. Winner of this giveaway will be announced in the comments of this post by 1/18/19 - Prizes cannot be exchanged or returned for cash value. No purchase necessary and void where prohibited.
My friend's daughter loves everything about Babies Nurse!
Excited to have these amazing resources from Platypus Media now on Share My Lesson! https://sharemylesson.com/partner/platypus-media
Big thanks to Platypus Media for the home delivery of a big box of books for kids!
The Literary Hill BookFest provides a venue for local book sellers, libraries, publishers, and other organizations with a focus on books, readers, or writers. Here's who you'll see on Sunday, May 6:
Capitol Hill Books
Capitol Hill Writers Group
DC Public Library
East City Bookshop
AARP Foundation Experience Corps DC Metro
Fairy Godmother - Children's Books & Toys
Folger Shakespeare Library
Green Kids Press
The Library of Congress
Magination Press
PEN/Faulkner Foundation
Platypus Media / Science, Naturally!
Reach Incorporated
Ruka Press
Shout Mouse Press
Women's National Book Association - DC Chapter
The Writer's Center
Capitol Hill Books
Capitol Hill Writers Group
DC Public Library
East City Bookshop
AARP Foundation Experience Corps DC Metro
Fairy Godmother - Children's Books & Toys
Folger Shakespeare Library
Green Kids Press
The Library of Congress
Magination Press
PEN/Faulkner Foundation
Platypus Media / Science, Naturally!
Reach Incorporated
Ruka Press
Shout Mouse Press
Women's National Book Association - DC Chapter
The Writer's Center
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