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We are PaperPie. We gather for good around literacy and learning. www.PaperPie.com

We’ve carried our mission through the decades never wavering in our commitment to literacy and learning, to making and finding the best books. Books that matter. Books that make a difference. You and your readers are the best part of our story and why we do what we do. We believe every book and every child matters. That remains the main ingredient of our mission.

Over the past nine months, we’ve worked to create a story and name that better represents who we are, not just what we sell. We believe we will always carry the best books, toys, and learning products, but we wanted an identity that expressed that in modern and fresh ways capturing the heart of our mission.

The idea behind PaperPie is that paper is our medium of communication. It literally brings our mission to life - in books, game pieces, and activities. We offer exceptional, innovative, and joy-filled ways for your child to connect with learning. We’re passionate about how children consume information. As the world fights for their attention with shiny, noisy devices, it’s never felt more important for literacy and learning tools to feed children's imagination, grow their emotions, and nourish their minds. When you think of pie, you think of something to be gathered around, something to be shared, an experience worth savoring. That’s what we think our business opportunity and products are! Literacy and learning as a lifestyle, stories made to share, and moments that inspire you to gather.

As the PaperPie chapter begins, we're still proud to offer products from Kane Miller Books, Usborne books, Learning Wrap-ups, and SmartLab Toys. You belong here with us, helping children and communities do greater and be greater. Let's turn the page and start this new season together.

WHO ARE YOU? (Smriti Halls, Ali Pye) "is full of diversity, inclusion, and mindfulness, energized by the playful and fun illustrations by Ali Pye. Each character, activity, and setting is unique, and they come together with brilliant cohesion." -- Nanny Miss Monique

Discover WHO ARE YOU?: bit.ly/KMWhoAreYou
Read the full review: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7obsKs1_c/

Four brand-new titles in the School of Monster series (Sally Rippin, Chris Kennett) are here! Just like the rest of the series, these books are perfectly crafted for first-time readers with simple vocabulary, bright artwork, plenty of mischief, and large, accessible text design.

Discover School of Monsters: https://bit.ly/KMBeginning
Visit our Games & Coloring page to find the School of Monsters Parent Pack: https://bit.ly/KMGamesColoring

We all have amazing stories inside of us, today here's a fun activity to draw them out. In the car, at mealtime, or around bedtime, create a "Squeeze Story" together. You're the narrator, but at all the fun, important, or silly bits, gently squeeze the hand of your child for them to fill in that part of the story. Here are a few ideas to get you started...

💡 Once upon a time, there lived a very old and hairy [SQUEEZE] who woke up every morning, ready to gobble down a bowlful of [SQUEEZE]. However, on this particular morning, his bowl was full of [SQUEEZE] instead. Which made him feel outrageously [SQUEEZE].

💡 A long time ago in a land faraway, there lived a tiny, little [SQUEEZE] named [SQUEEZE], but this was no ordinary little fellow. He had the magical powers to turn [SQUEEZE] into [SQUEEZE] with just a nod of his head...

💡 There once was a brave [SQUEEZE] who set out on a noble adventure to rescue all the [SQUEEZE] in the land. Because, you see, they had been captured by a very grumpy, very rude, and very stinky [SQUEEZE]...

NIBBLES: THE BOOK MONSTER (Emma Yarlett) is "such a clever idea, executed to perfection! ... The pages of this book are slightly thicker than usual, with holes where Nibbles 'chewed through' ... there is so much humor in the placement of the holes and how the picture behind is incorporated into the current page, it is just fantastic" (Jamie Bills).

Find out everything about NIBBLES: THE BOOK MONSTER: bit.ly/NibblesPage
Read the full review: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrarkOAtPN/

Let's kick off this new week with a promise to model reading for all those kiddos who are watching our every move! Want to build a "TBR" (to be read) list in the comments below? Share with us what books have you read recently and loved. Let's encourage each other to never lose the love of reading, even as grownups!

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GOODNIGHT, CHAMELEON! and GOODNIGHT, OWL! (Clive McFarland) are "fun, bright, and engaging board books," highlighted for their "large, durable flaps" (Little Cub Literacy)!

Take a peek inside GOODNIGHT, OWL!: bit.ly/KMGoodnightOwl
Learn about GOODNIGHT, CHAMELEON!: bit.ly/GoodnightChameleon
Read the full review: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgoPiNvoXO/

It's Pi Day!! Serve up a slice of math to your readers, today!

We've just updated all of our leveling information, which includes leveling for a wide range of our newest titles! You can find that anytime by visiting our Levels, Themes, Awards page: bit.ly/LevelsThemesAwards

Hooray! NEVER SHOW A T. REX A BOOK (Rashmi Sirdeshpandi, Diane Ewen) has been selected as an Anna Dewdney Read Together Award finalist, and voting for the winner is officially open! https://everychildareader.net/anna/

UNICORNS DON'T LOVE RAINBOWS (Emma Adams, Mike Byrne) is here! This hilarious, heartwarming story about a unicorn who stands out from the crowd -- and about celebrating the things that make us different: https://bit.ly/UnicornsDont

Happy 2022!

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My daughter loves this series!

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Billie B. Brown series (Sally Rippin, Aki Fukuoka) is officially a 2021 KIDS' BOOK CHOICE AWARDS WINNER!!! You can find all the books in this award-winning series right here: bit.ly/BillieJack

In Pop-up Christmas you'll find pop-up snowflakes, a snowman that Santa's elves have built, the elves' workshop, Santa on his sleigh flying over a town and a magnificent pop-up tree resplendent with presents on Christmas morning!

Recommended for ages 3 years +. Contact your Consultant for more details.

"Shopping for a toddler this holiday season? I am, and I’m excited to gift this interactive book to my daughter!"
-- The Blossoming Bibliophiles, on I CAN DO IT! (Patricia Hegarty, Hilli Kushnir)

Read the full review: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWeyp-nAnsK/
Learn all about I CAN DO IT!: bit.ly/KMICanDoIt

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I know a few cat lovers out there! Which of these are your favorites?

Billie B. Brown (Sally Rippin, Aki Fukuoka) is a finalist in the Favorite Early Reader Series of the 2021 KIDS' BOOK CHOICE AWARDS! Young Billie fans across the country now have the chance to make their voices heard with just one click: https://everychildareader.net/vote/

Great gift idea!!

INTRODUCING: the Billie B. Brown Book and Puzzle Set (Sally Rippin, Aki Fukuoka)! After reading about Billie's adventures in ballet in THE BAD BUTTERFLY, you now have the chance to put together a 60-piece puzzle that features her ballet class! https://bit.ly/BBBPuzzle