Kaity Joy - Joyful Books

Kaity Joy - Joyful Books

Welcome! I write, illustrate & self publish children's books to help encourage a love of reading! ๐Ÿ“š

07/03/2023

Get yours today! Happy learning!

Workbooks are a great way to keep your littles engaged in learning over the summer, and to prepare them for the new school year in a few months! Perfect for Preschool aged children, and a fantastic tool for home schooling! Check it out! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

https://www.amazon.com/My-Complete-Preschool-Workbook-Learning/dp/B0C2SDCQMJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COXGRYLPAN5T&keywords=my+complete+preschool+workbook&qid=1685662112&sprefix=my+complete+preschool+workbook+%2Caps%2C743&sr=8-1

06/01/2023

Workbooks are a great way to keep your littles engaged in learning over the summer, and to prepare them for the new school year in a few months! Perfect for Preschool aged children, and a fantastic tool for home schooling! Check it out! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

https://www.amazon.com/My-Complete-Preschool-Workbook-Learning/dp/B0C2SDCQMJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COXGRYLPAN5T&keywords=my+complete+preschool+workbook&qid=1685662112&sprefix=my+complete+preschool+workbook+%2Caps%2C743&sr=8-1

05/31/2023

I canโ€™t believe weโ€™re heading into the month of June! Every year seems to go by faster and faster.

What was your favorite May read?! ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ“š

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05/25/2023

Father's Day is a handful of weeks away! "I Will Always Need You" is sure to capture the heart of any dad or father figure! This book is so sweet and sentimental - it would make the perfect give from a child or adult ๐Ÿฅฐ

Check it out here! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
https://www.amazon.com/I-Will-Always-Need-You/dp/B0B3N4C222/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1H8W51O3XQNQF&keywords=i+will+always+need+you+kaity+joy&qid=1685043780&sprefix=i+will+always+need+you+kaity+joy%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful Moms out there! ๐Ÿฅฐ

04/29/2023

Mother's day is in 2 weeks!
If you're looking for something really special for mom, look no further! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Hug-Kaity-Joy/dp/B09YQ4WCS1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HDHEP5EPGDAE&keywords=a+mothers+hug&qid=1682777651&s=books&sprefix=a+mothers+hug%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-1

04/29/2023

Hey there! Happy weekend!
I just wanted to share that I've created a super fun early learning workbook for kids that I think would be a great addition to any families learning activities! The new school year is around the corner; what better way to get your child prepared and excited about learning!

You can check it out here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SDCQMJ?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

Thanks for looking and happy learning! ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“šโœ

02/24/2023

Besides reading of course ๐Ÿ˜‰

02/23/2023

I'm obsessed with this reading space! I might have to invest in one of these hanging chairs.

Do you have a cozy reading nook for yourself or your kids at home?! Share pictures below for inspiration!

Pets Are Family, Too! 02/22/2023

Pets Are Family, Too! is new and improved with the illustrations enlarged.

Formatting these books by myself is difficult ๐Ÿ˜… Truth be told, I could edit and re-edit every book I've made until the end of time, but at a certain point, you have to just call it finished. I wanted the illustrations in this book to be sweet and soft, and for whatever reason thought small translated that. But some of the illustrations were definitely TOO small. I am still learning as I go!

So, Pets Are Family, Too! 2.0 is here. Amazon finally has a great preview of the book with the 'look inside' feature!

This book is perfect for any family with pets! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ

Check it out here:

Pets Are Family, Too! Pets Are Family, Too!

02/08/2023

If you're looking for that unique & special something for mom this Valentine's Day, look no further! A Mother's Hug is a book about what a special thing a mother's hug truly is, and is sure to make any mom feel so special. Whether coming from a child or husband, it will mean the world!

Mother's Day is around the corner, too ๐Ÿ˜‰

You can order through my website here:

https://joyfulbooksbykaity.wixsite.com/kaity-joy

Or direct link to Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Hug-Kaity-Joy/dp/B09YQ4WCS1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BNCBVNLG00ED&keywords=a+mothers+hug&qid=1675878533&s=books&sprefix=a+mothers+hug%2Cstripbooks%2C110&sr=1-1

Drawing Pad for Kids: Childrens Sketch Book for Drawing (Best Gifts for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Year Old Boys and Girls - Art Gift, Top Boy and Girl Books) 01/21/2023

Who loves to color?! I do! ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ

I decided to dive into low-content books along with my children's books! I made this fun drawing pad that is now available on Amazon! It has a really fun cover with colors that pop against the black background. This drawing pad along with some crayons, cool glittery gel pens, fun stamps, etc. would make such a fun and easy gift for any child!

You can find it here:

https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Pad-Kids-Childrens-Sketch/dp/B0BS93Z6RK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1H1DBCKPYB3XB&keywords=drawing+pad+for+kids+kaity+joy&qid=1674317962&sprefix=drawing+pad+for+kids+kaity+joy%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-5

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Drawing Pad for Kids: Childrens Sketch Book for Drawing (Best Gifts for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Year Old Boys and Girls - Art Gift, Top Boy and Girl Books) Drawing Pad for Kids: Childrens Sketch Book for Drawing (Best Gifts for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Year Old Boys and Girls - Art Gift, Top Boy and Girl Books)

12/25/2022

Thank you so much for the support this year! Wishing all a very merry Christmas and happy new year! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ… ๐ŸŽ‰

I Will Always Need You 11/09/2022

Who's ready for the holidays?! Is your Christmas tree up yet?! If you're like me, you'll cave and it'll be up before Thanksgiving! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽ„

There's no doubt that time is ticking for Christmas/holiday shopping! If you're scrambling to find a gift for your mom or dad, these books are a fantastic way to show them how much you love them! I promise you, these are so sentimental and unique, there won't be a dry eye in the house! And they would make great gifts from adults or children! ๐ŸŽ

For Moms:

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Hug-Kaity-Joy/dp/B09YQ4WCS1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HNVOZ92AXOKW&keywords=a+mothers+hug&qid=1668026703&sprefix=a+mothers+hug%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1

For Dads:

https://www.amazon.com/I-Will-Always-Need-You/dp/B0B3N4C222/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EUKT6GR1ISTO&keywords=I+will+always+need+you+book&qid=1668026738&sprefix=i+will+always+need+you+book%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1

I also have an ETSY shop with some really fun printables that are great for the holidays, for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! There are word searches, scavenger hunts, color pages, conversation cards, and even home dรฉcor prints! You can check them out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyMadePrints?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping! ๐Ÿฅฐ ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ

I Will Always Need You I Will Always Need You

Children's Book Author| Kaity Joy 09/27/2022

Hi everyone!

I wanted to update that I FINALLY have a website! I love the way it turned out and really enjoyed designing it.

You will find links to all of my books (I currently have 4 published), previews for books I am currently working on, and you can also learn a little bit more about me and my journey to becoming a self-published author.

AND, there's more! There are FREE printables on my homepage ready for download for your kiddos! Currently there is an early learning counting and tracing work book, and in the spirit of fall and Halloween, a Halloween scavenger hunt! I will be updating the printables periodically, so be sure to check back for more! Just go to the webpage and click on the download button beneath each option, and the PDF will download direct to your device, ready to print and have fun!

I hope you enjoy the site, and don't forget to read to your little ones today!

Children's Book Author| Kaity Joy Kaity Joy is a self published author that writes and illustrates bright, colorful and engaging children's books for a range of child readers, from toddler to school age.

Pets Are Family, Too! 09/25/2022

I am so excited to share that my newest book, Pet's Are Family, Too! Is available now on Amazon!

I really love how this one turned out! The illustrations are simple and sweet, and I think really capture the message I was wanting to convey that pets are a part of the family!

You can check it out here:

Pets Are Family, Too! Pets Are Family, Too!

My Backyard of Bugs 09/07/2022

Did you know today is ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†?!

If you're on the hunt for new books for your children, ๐˜”๐˜บ ๐˜‰๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฌ๐˜บ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜‰๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ด is a great choice! With bright colorful letters and illustrations, this book explores the bugs you might find in your own backyard, and is sure to capture the attention of any little one!

Check it out at the link below! Available in paperback and the
e-book is FREE for those subscribed to Kindle Unlimited!

My Backyard of Bugs My Backyard of Bugs

08/27/2022

Happy Saturday!

08/26/2022
08/25/2022

With school back in session, I am reminded of all of the books we read in English/Literature classes, and the ones that have stuck with me all these years.

My absolute favorite book was ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜‹๐˜ฐ๐˜บ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ by Avi. I have read the book at least 5 times; even once as an adult. I also LOVED Nancy Drew books. I am an avid true crime ju**ie; I wonder if Nancy is to blame? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

Honorable Mentions:
๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ
๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ต
๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Ž๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ
๐˜ˆ ๐˜ž๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜›๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ
๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜›๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ข

What was your favorite book, and why? ๐Ÿ“š Comment below!

I Will Always Need You 07/29/2022

"I Will Always Need You" is now available as an e-book! Starting tomorrow, it will be available for FREE for all for 5 days! (7/30-8/3). It is also free to all subscribed to Kindle Unlimited.

Check it out here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3N4C222

The paperback version of this book makes such an amazing gift! If you have a dad with a birthday coming up, this book will make him feel so special!

Let me know your thoughts, all feedback is welcome!

Happy Reading! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ“š

I Will Always Need You I Will Always Need You

A Mother's Hug 07/25/2022

Happy Monday!

"A Mother's Hug" is now available as an e-book for free for those subscribed to KDP Unlimited. The book will also be free for 5 days starting today for those who do not subscribe! If you have a kindle or tablet, go check it out!

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Hug-Kaity-Joy/dp/B09YQ4WCS1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MHJA2Q4DXF2L&keywords=a+mothers+hug&qid=1658762203&sprefix=a+mothers+hug%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1

The paperback version of this book is great as a gift. I made this for my mom for Mother's Day, but it is perfect for any occasion!

As always, let me know your thoughts here on Facebook or in a review on Amazon!

Happy Reading! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ“š

A Mother's Hug A Mother's Hug

My Backyard of Bugs 07/23/2022

I'm so happy to announce that I've finally got "My Backyard of Bugs" up and available as an ebook!

If you are subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, the book is FREE.

If you don't have Kindle Unlimited, the ebook is available for free for 5 days, starting today!

If you have kiddos that prefer to use a kindle or tablet to read, this is the perfect option!

Just go to the original listing and click on the kindle option for $0.00 instead of the paperback ๐Ÿ˜Š

https://www.amazon.com/My-Backyard-Bugs-Kaity-Joy/dp/B09VWTN1X9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=171TZI23RZJEZ&keywords=my+backyard+of+bugs&qid=1658577584&sprefix=my+backyard+of+bugs%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

I hope having both options up will help get this book to a greater audience!

As always, if you have purchased, leaving a review is so helpful and so appreciated ๐Ÿ™โค

Happy Reading!

My Backyard of Bugs My Backyard of Bugs

I Will Always Need You 07/14/2022

It's been a while since I've posted; life just gets in the way sometimes!

I have another book to announce! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰

I released "I Will Always Need You" around Father's Day, but I didn't promote it because it was a surprise for my dad, and I didn't want him to see the book ahead of time.

Though we're past Father's Day, this sentimental book for dads or father figures still makes such a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, etc. It has a rhyming poem style flow with watercolor illustrations, similar to my previous books. If you can't tell, I love the watercolor look!

I wrote this from the perspective of daughter to daddy, but this book would be perfect from any child or adult.

"I Will Always Need You" is sure to make any dad feel special, no matter the occasion.

Check it out here!

I Will Always Need You I Will Always Need You

A Mother's Hug 06/07/2022

If your mom has a birthday coming up, or even if you want to get her a gift "just because", 'A Mother's Hug' makes a beautiful, sentimental gift to show her how much she is loved!

Find it here on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Hug-Kaity-Joy/dp/B09YQ4WCS1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PM6F3VHYOTV9&keywords=a+mothers+hug&qid=1654600548&sprefix=a+mothers+hug%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1

Note: currently the look-inside feature isn't showing any pages of the book, but I am looking into getting this fixed so you can have an actual preview! The book consists of a sweet rhyme that is complimented by watercolor illustrations similar to that on the cover. I promise any mom will love it!

Happy Reading ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ“š

A Mother's Hug A Mother's Hug

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Thank you so much for the support this year! Wishing all a very merry Christmas and happy new year! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ… ๐ŸŽ‰
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