Resources for Families, Teachers, and Parenting Professionals
"You can count on the sign of the Platypus
to please the child and draw a family together”
Marguerite Kelly
Nationally syndicated parenting columnist and author
The Mother’s Almanac
Keep an eye out for this symbol:
This logo indicates the titles in our Beginnings collection of books that spark and sustain curiosity about the natural world, model close and secure familial attachment, and emphasize the things that humans share with other mammals, as well as what sets us apart.
The collection contains books for the youngest children all the way up through the middle grades because it is never too early to read to your child.
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Each book in the Beginnings collection is offered in English as well as a bilingual or Spanish-language version. Collect them all!
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a digital platform where educators can collaborate and share learning resources at no cost.
check out our first 3 resources:
whale teeth
baby bat cups
adaptable necks
A Bit About Us
Platypus Media is an independent publisher dedicated to promoting family life by creating and distributing high quality materials about families.
We disseminate accurate information about attachment parenting, breastfeeding, safe sleep and other important and timely subjects. Our goal is to bring materials to the market that parents love, children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and parenting professionals value.
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Please contact us with any comments, questions, or special requests regarding our inventory or mission. We’re happy to help in every way we can.
725 8th St. SE, Washington, D. C. 20003
202-546-1674 | 1-877-PLATYPS (1-877-752-8977)