I Am Not Boring
(The True-Life Story of a Log)

By Lena Podesta / Published by Penguin-Randomhouse

A funny (and totally not boring) picture book about a log that challenges the misconception that logs don’t have anything going on with scientific facts and silly storytelling.

“Animated and Informative…”
Kirkus Reviews

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By Lena Podesta / Published by Sourcebooks

A hilarious, heartwarming fish-tale with subtle lessons about the importance of sharing, home, and friendship.

“Utterly delightful.”
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

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The Worry Monster (Calming Anxiety with Mindfulness)

Written by Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone / Illustrated by Lena Podesta / Published by Penguin-Randomhouse

Give kids tools to calm their inner worry monster with this interactive, vibrantly illustrated book! Tried-and-true methods from a child pscyhologist will have little ones mindfully breathing, practicing gratitude, and gracefully surfing their worry waves.

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Baby Dragon, Baby Dragon

Written by Melissa Marr / Illustrated by Lena Podesta / Published by Penguin-Randomhouse

A dauntless lass and hyperactive dragon learn to keep pace with each other as they forge a friendship.

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