Flashlight Press

This board book for 0-3 year old listeners, presents the little monster-loving boy from I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster!, as he tries to find the monster that matches his drawing. He describes his monster (green, long tail, pointy nails,...

“Honesty is the best policy.” That's Frank's motto.But Frank's overly frank comments tend to annoy his friends and teachers. Not even his own mother is all that fond of Frank's “tell all” attitude.So Frank turns to his grandpa for help. “Everyone is...

When Carla brings weird sandwiches to school, her classmates have plenty to say about them. “ That' s sick!” says Leslie. “ That' s disgusting!” says Natie. But Carla thinks otherwise.“ It' s unique. It' s creative.” Just like Carla. Although she is...

When Ethan can't sleep, he doesn't count sheep – he says his ABCs. But in monster-loving Ethan's alphabet, A is for Arms, B is for Belly, C is for Claws, and D is for Drool!Kids will love pointing out the alphabetical attributes on the silly monsters...

What do you get when you put together the coolest kid in class, an unpredictable live-in grandmother, and a caring but anxious grandson? Disaster?No. You get to know Ruben Plotnick.David is worried about how zany Ruben Plotnick will react when he...

In this wondrous picture book, two children explore the caves and coves of the tiny and oddly-named Giant Island. They are thrilled to discover that the island is, in fact, a submerged giant. A delightful, intergenerational and interspecies adventure,...

In a conversation with his toddler granddaughter Lucy, Grandfather explains the origin of each of the “ crinkles” on his “ crunchy” face: “ Every time I smiled an extra big smile, I got a wrinkle to show for it.”Grandfather' s memories of these happy...

Eleven-year-old, Lizzie is minding the family antique store while her grandpa naps on a spindly sofa. When Mrs. Larchmont and her poodle, Giselle, enter and begin their buying spree, they refuse to leave without bargaining for the one antique not for...

Darcy has plans. She and her friend are going to play dress up, do each other' s hair, and polish their nails.Daddy has plans, too. He' s going to read the paper, mow the lawn, and fix the fence.When Darcy' s friend cancels and she' s sure her day is...

When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: “So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe” Ethan knows that the ‘someone' must be his little sister Emma, who keeps climbing out of bed to play. She...

One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: “Monsters! Meet here for final test.” Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying in bed... until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking...

When Emmy accidentally spills juice on her dad' s pants, she takes refuge behind Mom' s knee. Expecting a reprimand, Emmy is surprised when Mom tells Dad, “ Now, sweetheart, you should let it be. After all... she' s only three.” What an amazing...

In this vibrantly colored board book about friendship, a little boy and his big dragon have tons of fun playing together at home, outdoors, in the pool and at the beach, making music and reading, and caring for the baby brother.A perfect story for...

One night, when Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead:“Gone fishing. Back in a week. –Gabe”What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed. How is he supposed to get to sleep if his monster is gone? Substitute...

Nothing is as fun as snow. At least that' s what one little boy thinks. But while he stares up at the sky, he misses all the excitement down on the street. There goes a fire engine and a monster truck! And are those monkeys!?Just SNOW Already!...

Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, play in the same park, and both have pesky little brothers. But while Sofia's fridge at home is full of milk and eggs and tortillas and cheese and lettuce and jam and even half a can of dog food, Maddi's...

Maya was grumpy. She didn' t know why she was grumpy. She was just in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She didn' t want to read or color or eat banana slices or wear her favorite shorts or go outside and play. So she GRUMPED, GLUMPED, CLUMPED,...

When tired Jackson climbs into bed after unpacking all day, he hears...OOOEEEeeeOOOEEEeeeOOO! BOOGETY WOOGETY WOO! Plink! Plunk! Plink!Who is making so much noise and how will Jackson ever get to sleep?Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel...

When a boy brings his pterodactyl to school for show-and-tell, hilarious havoc ensues. The dinosaur's delightfully demented antics, the kids' expressions as they try to avoid the hungry pterodactyl, and the out-of-control imagination of the boy yield...

Cats. You either love ' em or hate ' em. But what happens when Mom loves cats and Dad detests them? In That Cat Can' t Stay, Mom keeps adopting stray cats while Dad' s objections get more and more absurd:“ Mom found a little calico. / Dad said, That...

Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating art, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make...

Matty LOVES glue. At home with Dad, he makes glue glasses, glue mustaches, and glue bouncy balls. But at school, Matty's art teacher worries and warns, “Too much glue never dries.”In art class one day, Matty decides to make the most fantastic glue...

If you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in. And that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy at the beach. Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is busy with her book, so the boy and dragon roam the beach together, flying a kite, braving...

If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in – and that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy when his family gears up for some changes.The boy and his dragon bounce in their castle, duel with delight, and have an amazing time...