New Release Spotlight
Available April 2nd
Life with a Parrot by Jacqueline Priestly
This is a joyful, heartfelt story about one little girl and the very loud parrot who turns her world upside down.
At first, Brynn imagines having a parrot will be wonderful—whispers shared, secrets kept, and a best friend perched on her arm. But reality is a bit noisier than expected. Her chatty companion repeats everything, squawks loudly, and fills the house with constant chatter.
Just when Brynn begins to feel overwhelmed, she discovers something surprising: the parrot isn’t just making noise—she’s reflecting what she hears. When Brynn speaks with kindness and encouragement, those same words come right back to her. What once felt like chaos slowly becomes something beautiful.
One of the things that makes Jacqueline Priestly’s books so special is that they gently speak to parents too. Without ever sounding preachy or judgmental, this story offers a thoughtful reminder about how children often mirror the emotions and words around them.
With playful rhymes, expressive illustrations, and a wonderful educational quiz in the back matter, Life with a Parrot is a charming read-aloud that celebrates empathy, patience, and the power of kind words.
Author Jaqueline Priestly
Jacqueline Priestly is a children’s book author and mom of three whose stories are inspired by the joyful chaos of everyday family life. Her books capture the big emotions, big personalities, and wonderfully wild energy that come with childhood.
Through playful storytelling and heartfelt moments, Jacqueline creates stories that resonate with children while offering gentle reminders for parents too. Her Wild-Life Keepers series celebrates the messy, meaningful adventure of growing up and raising kids.
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Author Spotlight
Marissa Bader
We’re excited to shine a light on Marissa Bader, an author whose stories speak directly to thoughtful, big-hearted kids.
Her books gently tackle important social-emotional themes like individuality, resilience, and learning to embrace imperfections. As someone who’s wrestled with perfectionism myself, her storytelling truly resonated with me — and I believe many families will feel the same.
Her books are available in paperback (currently $13.99) and are also part of Kindle Unlimited — meaning KU subscribers can read them at no additional cost.
Take a look at a few of her featured titles below.
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