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Cuddled and Carried Karese'm Epi Pote'm Beautiful bilingual book celebrates the bond between parent and child in the animal kingdom - now in Haitian Creole Babies—whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms—are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. Stunning images and gentle verse will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers as they see how animal mothers tend to their cubs, pups, calves, and chicks. Beautiful images introduce the reader to attachment in the natural world. Watching mothers lend a paw, wing, flipper, or hand to care for their young fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion. Supplemental back matter and a free Teacher's Guide helps parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers creatively describe caretaking, while introducing a range of early science concepts. ​ ​ Twenty years ago, Dr. Nice helped start the Orphelinat Coeur d’ Jesus (Heart of Jesus Orphanage), a K-12 school in Haiti that today serves 550 students and houses around 50 orphans. He contacted Platypus Media about commissioning bilingual English/Creole editions of the book to be donated to the students of the school. According to Dr. Nice, “Our goal is to give one of these beautiful books to each of the children we serve so they have something of their own to treasure, and this book will certainly be a treasure to hold for the children.” Dr. Nice is working with two translators on the project, Pierre Alix Occide and Honoré Jean, who have also served as English teachers, translators, and interpreters for many medical missions in Haiti. Coming March 15, 2020 ​ Size: 6 x 8 | Page count: 32 | Ages: 1-4 ​ Paperback: $8.95 | eBook: $7.99 ​ Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-82-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-930775-78-7 ​ View the Press Release . ​ Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available. ​ Also available in English and bilingual English/Spanish editions. what the experts say... “This book will... be a treasure to hold ” ​ —Dr. Frank Nice, RPh, DPA, CPHP, founding member of Health and Education for Haiti. “Cuddled and Carried is one of those books children will ask to be read over and over. The illustrations make you want to cuddle and carry the book itself. The amazing lifelike illustrations show nurturing relationships of a variety of animals and their babies [who] share the meaning of love. Simple sentences promote a child self-reading from the artwork, even if they don’t know the words. Cuddled and Carried is a fun and educational resource. Highly recommended!” ​ —Reader's Favorite ☆☆☆☆☆ review “What a gentle book! It nurtures a child’s empathy for others and opens their eyes to the world of nature. Very sweet and educational.” ​ —Dr. Harvey Karp, FAAP, author, The Happiest Baby on the Block “A beautifully and realistically illustrated book that briefly introduces how animals care for their young. Young children will enjoy seeing care-taking by familiar animals and learning about new ones. A good choice for first graders to meet NGSS performance expectation 1-LS1-2 to read to ‘determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.’ The book places humans squarely in the Animalia kingdom, rather than setting us apart from all others, inviting comparisons between species.” ​ —Peggy Ashbrook, early childhood science educator and author of Science Learning in the Early Years About the Author Dia L. Michels is an internationally published, award-winning science and parenting writer who has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults. While her topics include science and math books for middle grade students, her passion is promoting attachment parenting and supporting breastfeeding. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Dutch, and Hebrew. A popular speaker, she lectures frequently at conferences, universities, libraries, and schools around the country. The mother of three grown children, she lives in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with four cats and a dog. She can be reached at Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . and Illustrator Mike Speiser ’s artwork has been featured on the covers of Wild Animal Baby magazine and on fundraising products for science organizations. His paintings have been displayed at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He is involved with efforts to protect the natural world for future generations. He lives next to the Black Hills of South Dakota. He can be reached at Mike@PlatypusMedia.com .

Platypus Media & Science Naturally our authors celebrate families & make essential STEM topics accessible and entertaining Hill resident, mom, and celebrated author of books in women’s health and early childhood education, Dia L. Michels has devoted her career to educating grown-ups and children about the world around them. To this end, and with the specific aim of celebrating breastfeeding and attachment parenting, she founded Platypus Media in 2000, a small press housed on Barrack's Row. Platypus Media publishes books for parents and children that foster warmth, closeness, literacy, curiosity, and an openness to other cultures. Hill resident Dia Michels is the president and founder of Platypus Media and Science Naturally. In 2004, she launched a sister company to Platypus Media, Science Naturally. Science Naturally is specifically devoted to making intimidating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects intriguing and accessible to scientists, mathematicians, and book lovers of all ages. Science Naturally books for children ages 0-14 seek to increase science and math literacy by exploring and demystifying these topics in entertaining and enlightening ways. ​ Though Platypus Media and Science Naturally authors now come from both on and off the Hill, they all have one thing in common: a celebration of close communities and encouragement of curiosity. Now more than ever, both of these are at the forefront of our collective consciousness. Use the free resources below to bond with your family and to provide your children opportunities for learning that are as entertaining as they are educational. (And if you like what you see here and want more, scroll to the bottom of this page for a discount code to use on both companies' websites through the end of May!) Phoebe Fox MamaFoxBooks' Storytime Saturdays Arizona-based author, mother, and former school librarian Phoebe Fox lives and works by the personal slogan "I adore books, respect children, and believe in the power of reading!" ​ Her 2018 Platypus Media book Babies Nurse (available in English and bilingual English/Spanish editions) introduces children to the most natural and loving act—mothers nursing their young. Winner of a Parents’ Favorite Products Award, the book’s luminous illustrations -- watercolors from her father-in-law Jim Fox -- and lyrical text give children a glimpse into the worlds of 13 different mammal babies. Babies Nurse is part of Platypus Media and Science Naturally's Beginnings Collection , a series of stunningly illustrated, information-packed titles designed to introduce youngsters to the wonderful world of animals, and, by extension, to themselves. They encourage children to make real-world connections that sharpen their analytical skills and give them a head start in STEM, while also fostering fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion in both their interpersonal and interspecies interactions. Phoebe is the author of several other books for children and reads children's books (her own and others) on her YouTube channel every weekend in a segment she calls Storytime Saturday. ​ Below, she shares Babies Nurse and a number of other Platypus Media and Science Naturally titles. Hit play for a library-style storytime: Babies Nurse Babies — whether pandas, puppies, or people — nurse. This bond is precious; this process, a natural art. Luminous illustrations and lyrical text will inspire conversations about caretaking in the natural world. Babies Nurse by Phoebe Fox | Illustrated by Jim Fox ages 4-7 | preschool - 2nd grade 32 pages English Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-71-8 | Hardback ISBN: 978-1-930775-61-9 Bilingual Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-72-5 | Hardback ISBN: 978-1-930775-73-2 available from Platypus Media and Science Naturally My First Science Textbook: Atoms Atoms are the essential building blocks for everything in the universe! From the water you drink, to the hair on your head, and the book in your hands — they're all made out of the exact same atoms! Basic Chemistry has never been such fun. Atoms by Mary Wissinger | Illustrated by Harriet Kim Anh Rodis ages 2-7 | preschool - 1st grade 32 pages | $14.99 ISBN: 978-1-945779-02-2 order from Science Naturally here Cuddled and Carried Babies — whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms — are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. Stunning images and gentle verse will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers as they see how animal mothers tend to their cubs, pups, calves, and chicks. Cuddled and Carried by Dia Michels | Illustrated by Mike Speiser ages 0-7 | preschool 32 pages | variety of sizes English Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-98-5 | Hardback ISBN: 978-1-930775-99-2 Other languages: bilingual Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Washoe All available from Platypus Media and Science Naturally Be a Super Sleuth Try Eric & Natalie Yoder's One Minute Mysteries Authors Eric and Natalie Yoder are a father-daughter team out of Northern Virginia. The books in their One Minute Mysteries series for ages 8-12 are full of real-world short brainteasers that can only be solved by using science and math. Sample a few for free below (available in English and in Spanish)! Science Mystery: Freeze Fall Have you noticed many of our authors are family members? We weren't kidding about celebrating family closeness! Help figure out how Even predicted Tom's future in Freeze Fall. Is he psychic... or was it science? Solve - English Solve - Spanish Science Mystery: A Girl's Best Friend Put on your sleuthing cap and help Samara figure out what happened to her birthday present. Solve - English Solve - Spanish Math Mystery: Product Placement Help Max save the school fundraiser -- and win a night of no homework for his class! Solve - English Solve - Spanish Science Naturally sends a new mystery to their subscribers every month! If you want a fresh one minute mystery in your inbox on the first of each month, sign up here . Hands-on Roll up your sleeves & get to work Both companies produce Teacher's Guides full of hands-on activities to go with nearly every book. They all work best when paired with the book content, but you can still get a lot out of them even without reading first. Check out a few below: Koala Odor Koalas primarily eat eucalyptus leaves. Koalas eat so many eucalyptus leaves that they actually smell like eucalyptus, or menthol. This activity illustrates how the smell transfers, and asks: do you think it helps or hurts koalas to smell like menthol? This is a companion activity for If My Mom Were A Platypus: Mammal Babies and their Mothers , which explores how 14 different mammal babies navigate the path from helpless infants to self-sufficient adults, and comes with a free downloadable Teacher’s Guide filled with activities just like this one. Download Koala Odor Activity Whale Blubber Every year, Pacific gray whales travel from Alaska to Mexico, a 10,000 mile journey that takes half a year. During this time, they don’t eat any food. Pacific gray whales eat krill that are only found in Alaskan waters. So, how do they survive the long fasting period and freezing water? This activity illustrates the role a whale’s 5-10 inch layer of fat, called blubber, plays in survival. Download Whale Blubber Activity Whale Teeth This activity shows students how a blue whale's baleen "teeth" work and introduces a complex conversation about nutrient density: why is it that the largest creatures on the planet (whales, elephants, etc) eat the smallest foods? How do these tiny foods support life? Download Whale Teeth Activity Baby Bat Cups Mother Mexican free-tailed bats leave their babies (pups) in a cave with three million others at night while the mothers hunt. When they return to the cave at dawn, they're faced with the task of identifying their own baby in the pitch black, cold, and crowded nursery. How does mom find her pup? By their unique combination of smell and sound! This life sciences' activity helps students understand how much the senses we use are the ones necessary for survival in our particular environments. Download Baby Bat Cups Activity Lion Tongue Prides, or groups of lions, have amazing social structures. The females do all the hunting, sharing the antelope, wildebeest, or buffalo they kill with the whole pride. Hunting is serious work with a low success rate. When an animal is felled, it is essential for the pride to gain all nutrients possible from the animal. This activity explores an adaptation in lions’ tongues that allows them to leave no waste behind. Download Lion Tongue Activity Ice Cream, Anyone? How many different flavors will Cora need to make 21 different flavor combinations? Before you begin, predict how many different flavors she will need. Remember: Two scoops of the same flavor is a combination. Download Ice Cream Activity Map Quest You have been challenged to color the map of the United States so that no two adjacent states are colored the same. States that touch at only one corner, such as Utah and New Mexico, are not considered adjacent. What is the fewest number of colors you need to use to win the challenge? Download Map Quest Activity Printables The daily circuit Print the Daily Circuit and Weekend Edition worksheets for more fun and sample content! Use the code HillLove20 to get 20% off and free shipping on all orders from PlatypusMedia.com and ScienceNaturally.com through May 31st, 2020 Click the logo to visit each publisher's site

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Coming November 2021 ​ Paperback ISBN: 978-1-951995-02-7 ​ 32 pages • Size: 8 x 8"• $8.95 Grades: 0–2 • Ages: 2–7 ​ eBook ($7.99) ISBN: 978-1-951995-04-1 Also available in English: Hardback ($9.95) ISBN: 978-1-930775-00-8 eBook ($8.99) ISBN: 978-1-930775-18-3 ​ ​ Press Release Coming Soon! Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood ¡Mira lo que veo! ¿Dónde crees que estoy? En el barrio This revamped classic is now bilingual, in English and Spanish! ​ ​ In this inaugural title in the Look What I See! Where Can I Be? series, Baby is on the go in the neighborhood, accompanied by her loving family. She finds herself waking up in seven different situations, and, at first, she focuses on a single detail. Then, turning the page, the entire scene is revealed in vibrant, immersive photographs. Older kids will love the guessing game aspect of the book, while young children will be content to “read” the pictures of the adventures of a very little person just like themselves. Through charming photographs and simple words, children learn how to be aware of the world around them. Shop English Hardcover Preorder Coming Soon! Help Young Readers... ​ Learn about community helpers Explore their surroundings Appreciate their neighborhood Be curious! Project backed by a generous grant from The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation’s Red Backpack Fund. Available to literacy and non-profit organizations, in quantities of 500+, for just $1.96 each! Contact Marlee@ScienceNaturally.com for more information. Reviews for the Look What I See! Where Can I Be? series “With vibrant photography, these books encourage children to be aware of the world around them. They depicts family members together, caring for each other. These books not only promote literacy, they promote families!” ​ —William Sears, MD, The Attachment Parenting Book “These books are ideal for starting discussions with young children, talking about days of the week, and cultivating observation and reasoning skills. And, best yet, children from every background can relate to them!” ​ —Maria Salvadore, author, Books Your Kids Will Talk About “The perfect vehicle for the younger child to explore what is in the world, and to establish the concept that there are interesting things wherever they are.” ​ —Waduda Henderson, Montessori Directress (primary and elementary), Arlington, VA “These beautiful, gentle picture books encourage small children to be aware of the world around them. They depict family members together, caring for each other. A pleasure to look at, again and again.” ​ —Eileen Hanning, Educational Specialist for The Reading Connection “Rich visual appeal and repetitive dialogue entertain infants. Some cleverly hidden objects, picture associations, and verbal participation in Baby's dialogue with the reader intrigue and challenge toddlers, too.” ​ —Michal Callaghan, University of Virginia Center for Children's Books About the Author Dia L. Michels is an internationally published, award-winning science and parenting writer who is committed to promoting attachment parenting. She has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults, and her books have been translated into a variety of languages. The mother of three grown children, she lives in Washington D.C. with five cats and a dog. Michael J. N. Bowles is a critically acclaimed, award-winning photographer with a special interest in portraiture. His photographs have been exhibited and published around the world. He grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe, and moved to the U.S. with his family in 1980. He is an enthusiastic traveler, but has a home in Virginia with his wife and two children. & the Photographer Shop the entire Look What I See! collection: Quick View Look What I See! / ¡Mira lo que veo! Book Set Price $16.95 Quick View Bilingual Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood Price $8.95 Quick View Bilingual Look What I See! Where Can I Be? With My Animal Friends Price $8.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? At the Synagogue Price $9.95 Gift Idea for Families! Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? At Home Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In China Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Series Set Price $34.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? With My Animal Friends Price $9.95

Read the Press Release in English or Spanish Size: 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 | Page count: 32 Age Range: 4-7 Grade Range: preschool-2nd grade ​ Hardback: $14.95 | Paperback: $9.95 | eBook: $8.99 Available in a bilingual (English/Spanish) format June 2018 and an English-only format October 2018 Bilingual Hardback ISBN: 978-1-930775-73-2 Bilingual Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-72-5 Bilingual eBook ISBN: 978-1-930775-40-4 ​ English Hardback ISBN: 978-1-930775-61-9 English Paperback ISBN: 978-1-930775-71-8 English eBook ISBN: 978-1-930775-75-6 ​ Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available. Babies Nurse Así s e alimentan los bebés Esta hermosa colaboración entre una bibliotecaria del área infantil y un jugador de la NBA que se volvió acuarelistapresenta el acto más natural y amoroso: el amamantamiento de las madres a sus críos. Ganador del Premio Productos Favoritos de los Padres, las luminosas ilustraciones y el lírico texto bilingüe (Inglés/ Español) de este libro dan a los niños un vistazo a los mundos de 13 diferentes criaturas mamíferas. Cautivadoreshechos sobre su infanciaamplían también el conocimiento del joven lector acerca de cada animal. La lactancia como tema central del libro motiva conversaciones acerca de la paternidad, la biología, los espacios naturales, la supervivencia y demás temas afines, haciendo de este libro una opción entrañable tanto para los infantes como para lectores en la escuela primaria. BILINGÜE (INGLÉS/ESPAÑOL) JUNIO 2018 PRÓXIMA APARICIÓN EN INGLÉS OCT 2018 "creaun espacio adecuado para explorar la alimentación y el apego normaldel infante " "crea imágenes positivas acerca de la lactancia" Una porción de todas las ventas de estelibroserá donada a Liga internacional de La Leche Lo que los expertos dicen... “¡Qué libro más encantador! Despierta la empatía de un infante por los demás y abre sus ojos al mundo de la naturaleza.Muy tierno y educativo.” —Dr. Harvey Karp, FAAP, autor de The Happiest Baby on the Block (El Bebé más Feliz de la Cuadra) “Sencillo, escrito en rima, con un texto bilingüe y amables y apacibles ilustraciones, el libro introduce allector y oyente infantila la más natural y amorosa de las actividades: las madres alimentando suscríos. Madres y bebés de los campos, de la jungla, del aire o del agua son presentados en un escenario semejante demostrando que todos los bebés mamíferos son alimentados en la misma forma. Este libro será invaluable al mostrar la lactancia como algo completamente natural, normal, amoroso y bueno para ambos las madres y los bebés” ​ —Wendy Watson, autora y/o ilustradora de más de 60 libros para niños, Phoenix, Arizona “Las ilustraciones son sublimes. Los hermosos colores y las líneas fluidas permiten al lector ver a los bebés alimentarse delicada ynaturalmente.¡Hacer este libro bilingüe es una maravillosa manera de exponer más alternativas de lenguaje a las mentes de los bebés! Este bello libro es un perfecto regalo para cada nuevo bebé.” —Alejandrina Vostrejs, Certificada Birthing From Within Mentor and Doula (Maestra y Comadrona de Partos desde Dentro) “Este hermoso libro demuestra de una espléndida manera la conexión intuitiva y natural entre una madre y su crío. La lactancia es el primer paso en el cultivo de una mente, un sentido del instinto y un espíritu saludables para ambos la nueva mamá y sus pequeños. Como pediatra y madre, valoro la sencilla narrativa acompañada de las lindas ilustraciones. ¡Genial y alentador!” —Kristin Struble, M.D., autorade How to Be a “Poop” Detective (Como ser un detective “Popó”) Read all the Reviews Si a usted le gusta este libro, Le encantará: ​ Cuddled and Carried/ Consentido y cargado Los bebés, ya sea en cuevas nevadas, cálidas lagunas, acogedores nidos o salas de estar, son cargados y acurrucados, alimentadosyacariciados. Este libro es una celebración del estrechonexo entre un padre y su criatura en todo el reino animal. Impactantes imágenes y una rima elegante capturarán la curiosidad de hasta los lectores más pequeños. En la parte posterior del libro, guías de discusión, vocabulario animal e información acerca de los primeros alimentos de una cría estimulan a los niños a aprender más acerca de estos 18 animales. El libro presenta conceptos científicos básicos, tales como los hábitats, exhortando a los niños a que comparen su vecindario con la jungla, el océano o el ártico. También vendidos en un set como la Colección Nurtured and Nuzzled (Criados y Acariciados) Bilingüe ISBN: 978-1-930775-75-6 Inglés ISBN: 978-1-930775-74-9 ​ $17.95 "¡Enfáticamente recomiendo estos librospara su uso personal o educativo!” ​ — José Avilés, Director de Escuela, Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School, Wilmington, Delaware Acerca de la autora Bibliotecaria en una escuela primaria, autora de libros infantiles y madre de tres niños, Phoebe Fox escribió Babies Nurse / Así se alimentan los bebés para mostrar a los niños como todos los mamíferos proveen leche para sus vástagos. Fox buscó enfatizar la calidez y la belleza de la lactancia al mismo tiempo que mostraba que todos los mamíferos comparten ciertos criterios en la alimentación, protección y enseñanzas que dan a sus criaturas. Con títulos universitarios en Desarrollo de la Infancia Temprana e Instrucción Curricular, Phoebe estuvoespecíficamente bien posicionada para presentar esta información de una manera atractiva para los pequeños lectores. Basándose en su propia experiencia como una madre lactante, y queriendo presentar de una manera clara y precisa lo relativo a este“artenatural,” ella consultózoólogosy pediatraspara recrear esta práctica en una sencilla introducción. Ella también es la autora de: Starry’s Haircut, Starry Gets Lost (Corte de Pelo de Starry, Starry se Pierde), y Up Up Up (Arriba, Arriba, Arriba) Ganador del Premio 2015 a la Primera Edición de un Libro Infantil. Visítela en mamafoxbooks.com . Fox vive en Phoenix, Arizona, con su esposo y sus tres hijos. Puede ser contactada en PFox@PlatypusMedia.com . Cuando llegó la hora de buscar un ilustrador para el libro, Phoebe le pidió a su suegro, Jim Fox , si él aceptaría la tarea. Retirado dela NBA donde jugó con los Phoenix Suns, Jim fue él mismo un recipiente de mucha de la leche de su propia madre y dice que los beneficios son obvios: él mide 6’ 10”, es un hombre saludable y ha procreado maravillosos hijos y nietos. Abuelo de cinco nietos, cree que la lactancia es la mejor iniciación de un ser en la vida. Jim vive en Phoenix con su esposa, Mary Alice. Este es su primer libro. Él puede ser contactado en JFox@PlatypusMedia.com . y el ilustrador transadaptación por Victory Productions Victory Productions provee servicios de traducción, evaluación y programas de estudio. El equipo Victory de lingüistas nativos y especialistas de contenidos usan recursos propios y expertos pedagógicos para resolver todas las necesidades de lenguajes. Visíte los en www.VictoryPrd.com . Dibujos lineales por Wesley Davies Un artista residente de New England, Wesley (23) se especializa en ilustración digital y diseño. Terminó sus estudios universitarios en el Kenyon College en 2017 y trabaja como ilustradorpor su cuentaescribiendo suhistorieta en curso The Ecliptic Age (La Edad Eclíptica), y añadiendo plantas a su siempre creciente jardín que cultiva en el interior de su casa.Desde su temprana infancia, inspirado por los muchos libros y documentales sobre la naturaleza que despertaron su pasión por la biología y la antropología, él ha estado dibujando animales. Siempre lo hace feliz poder combinar sus intereses personalescon las ilustraciones que crea. Él puede ser contactado en Wesley@PlatypusMedia.com .

Our mission is to get books into the hands of children all over the world, and we are proud to work with local, state, and federal programs to further this goal. We are now registered on SAM.gov as well as with the SBA. DOWNLOAD OUR CAPABILITY STATEMENT SEARCH FOR US ON SAM.gov VIEW OUR SBA PROFILE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CERTIFICATIONS Small Business Women-Owned Small Business CORE COMPETENCIES Platypus Media, LLC is comprised of two independent publishing houses: Platypus Media and Science Naturally. ​ Platypus Media creates materials that support and promote attachment parenting, breastfeeding, and family. We share evidence-based practices and family support resources with our readers. Our imprint, Science Naturally , makes math and science accessible and engaging for children ages 0-14. Our STEM books encourage skill acquisition in reading, science, and math and are available in several languages and formats. CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION Platypus Media has been in business since February 2000, but our founder and president, Dia Michels, has been working in publishing for the last 30 years. Over the years we have accumulated a permanent staff of 4, who have helped to produce 45+ titles and print more than 500,000 books. We are honored to say that our books have won more than 60 literary, science, math, and language awards. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? Literature-based science and math Problem-based learning Spanish/bilingual education Free downloadable Teacher's Guides Medically certified authors Father, sibling, and NICU support Customization opportunities All of our STEM books meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Accepts government credit cards and purchase orders OUR EIN: 52-2232301 OUR DUNS #: 097524644 OUR CAGE CODE: 64MV8 OUR PRIMARY NAICS CODE: 511130 *Additional NAICS codes—as well as PSCs and FSCs—can be found on our CS . PAST PERFORMANCE *Please contact us for POC information Kids Read Now | 02/05/2019–03/27/2020 Provided 15,800 customized children's' books over the span of nearly fourteen months (four orders) at a cost as low as $2.89/book ​ California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) / SLAHP | 03/22/2018–09/17/2019 Provided 3,500 breastfeeding booklets over the span of eighteen months (two orders) at a cost as low as $2.95/booklet Colorado WIC / CDPHE | 08/29/2019 Provided 850 hardcover children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $4.95/book Healthy Start Oklahoma | 01/03/2019 Provided 1,000 customized children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $2.95/book New Mexico WIC / DOH | 12/04/2018 Provided 6,115 customized children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $2.95/book "Parents who are responsive to their children's needs often find themselves swimming upstream against the culture. Platypus Media books encourage parents as they create families that are close-knit. Through sharing stories, Platypus Media is building a caring community where children and parents alike can thrive." —Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., Author of The Hidden Feelings of My Motherhood ​ "Platypus Media books give us a fun way to help meet curriculum objectives in reading, science, language arts, and social studies. The kids love them—and the free activity guides do a lot of the work for us!" —Catherine Pfeiffer, School Librarian, Capitol Hill Cluster Schools, Washington, D.C. ​ "Caring parents will be delighted with the gentle way these books foster love and respect between parent and child." —Marguerite Kelly, Author of The Monster's Almanac ​ "What's really exciting about this line of books is that children from every background can relate to them. Platypus Media books have captured the values of close-knit families from many different perspectives." —Maria Salvadore, Children's Literature Specialist, Washington, D.C. CONTACT US PRIMARY POC: Victoria@PlatypusMedia.com ACCOUNTING: Martha@PlatypusMedia.com +1 (202) 546-1674 LinkedIn.com/Company/Platypus-Media-LLC LinkedIn.com/Company/Science-Naturally- Twitter.com/PlatypusMedia | Twitter.com/SciNaturally Facebook.com/PlatypusMedia | Facebook.com/ScienceNaturally GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

• Coming February 2022 • A lo largo de la historia y a través de las culturas, dormir con tu bebé ha sido lo habitual. Pero aun así, en el mundo moderno, esta práctica está cargada de preguntas, miedo y culpa. En Sueño infantil seguro, un experto en el colecho con reconocimiento mundial explora por qué los profesionales de la salud recomiendan ampliamente todas las formas de colecho, comparte lo último en investigación científica sobre los beneficios de esta práctica y te ayuda a determinar cuál es el mejor plan de colecho para tu familia—desde amamantar al dormir hasta compartir la habitación. Sueño infantil seguro Respuestas de los expertos a tus preguntas sobre el colecho PRE-ORDER NOW El pediatra Jay Gordon escribe: "este es el libro más importante que puedes comprar o regalarles a los padres de un recién nacido". El doctor y consultor popular de la salud, William Sears, dice que "Sueño infantil seguro es un libro muy recomendado para todos los futuros padres y padres de recién nacidos, y es parte de la biblioteca de lecturas obligatorias para todos los asesores de cuidado para bebés". ¡Esta guía esencial tan apreciada en inglés ahora está disponible también en español! ​ ​ ​ Throughout history and across cultures, sleeping with your baby has been the norm. Yet, in our modern world, the practice is fraught with questions, fear, and guilt. In Safe Infant Sleep, a globally recognized cosleeping authority explores why health professionals broadly recommend against all forms of cosleeping, shares the latest scientific research on the benefits of the practice, and helps you determine the best cosleeping arrangement for your family—from breastsleeping to room sharing. Pediatrician Jay Gordon writes "This is the most important book you will ever buy or give as a gift to new parents." Doctor and popular health consultant William Sears says "Safe Infant Sleep is a must-read for every expectant and new parent, and belongs in the required reading library of every babycare advisor." Already beloved in English , this essential guide will soon be available in Spanish! "La manera más saludable y natural de dormir para el bebé humano es en íntimo contacto con su madre, mamando a demanda durante toda la noche. Nuestra sociedad olvidó esta realidad hace ya algunos siglos, pero las investigaciones científicas de los últimos años sobre lactancia materna y desarrollo infantil han motivado a muchos profesionales de la salud a cuestionar las recomendaciones tradicionales. James McKenna nos ofrece su nuevo libro, en el que podemos encontrar una detallada explicación de lo que es el colecho, lo que supone para la salud del bebé y su madre, y cómo practicarlo con seguridad." ​ —María Berrozpe, autora de ¡Dulces Sueños! By James J. McKenna, Ph.D. • Forewords by William Sears, M.D. and Meredith Small, Ph.D. Paperback: 978-1-930775-68-8 • 298 pages • 5.5” x 8.5” • $14.95 eBook: 978-1-930775-53-4 • $13.99 introducing: breastsleeping Introducing... 'breastsleeping' Safe Infant Sleep and Sueño infantil seguro foreground Dr. James McKenna's concept of " breastsleeping ." Drawing on the historic anthropological relationship between breastfeeding and infant sleep, breastsleeping refers to the phenomenon of breastfeeding mothers bedsharing with their nursing child. Here are the basics: ​ With easy access to the breast, babies will night feed without waking their mother, or even fully waking themselves, meaning both mother and child get more sleep. ​ Bedsharing increases the frequency of night feedings and has been known to extend breastfeeding duration. ​ Worried about safety? Breastfeeding moms are physiologically attuned to their babies, and are likely to sleep more lightly, rousing if their babies are in danger. ​ For more information, please visit SafeInfantSleepBook.com . Further reading: Acta Pædiatrica article ScaryMommy.com Notre Dame News Introducing 'breastsleeping' Presentando el dormir amamantando Acerca del autor • About the Author El Dr. James J. McKenna fundó y dirigió el revolucionario Laboratorio del Sueño Conductual para Madres-Bebés de la Universidad de Notre Dame y dio clases en su Departamento de Antropología por 22 años. Recibió su licenciatura en antropología en la Universidad de California, Berkeley, su maestría en la Universidad del Estado de San Diego y su doctorado en antropología biológica en la Universidad de Oregón, Eugene. Fue pionero en los primeros estudios en el mundo sobre la fisiología y el comportamiento de las madres y los bebés que practican el colecho, y publicó más de 165 artículos científicos en revistas médicas y antropológicas sobre los temas del colecho, la lactancia materna, la medicina evolucionaria y el SMSL. También es autor de varios libros, incluyendo Paisajes ancestrales en la evolución humana , Medicina evolucionaria , Durmiendo con tu bebé e Investigando el Síndrome de la Muerte Súbita del Lactante: el papel de la ideología en la ciencia biomédica . El Dr. McKenna es un orador popular en conferencias médicas, sobre la crianza y políticas gubernamentales en todo el mundo y continúa siendo el portavoz principal de la lactancia materna, el SMSL y asuntos de camas compartidas frente a los medios de comunicación en los Estados Unidos. ​ - Dr. James J. McKenna founded and directed the revolutionary Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame and taught in the Anthropology Department there for 22 years. He received his undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, his Master's Degree from San Diego State University, and his Ph.D. in biological anthropology from the University of Oregon, Eugene. ​ He pioneered the world’s first studies of the physiology and behavior of cosleeping mothers and infants, and has published over 165 scientific articles in medical and anthropological journals on the topics of cosleeping, breastfeeding, evolutionary medicine, and SIDS. He has also authored several books, including Ancestral Landscapes in Human Evolution , Evolutionary Medicine , Sleeping With Your Baby , and Researching the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: The Role of Ideology in Biomedical Science . Dr. McKenna is a sought-after speaker at medical, parenting, and policy conferences around the world and remains a chief spokesperson to the U.S. media on breastfeeding, SIDS, and bedsharing issues. A Bit About the Illustrator Alison Kreckmann is a graduate of University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she received Bachelor of Art degrees in English and Graphic Design. Alison lives in Washington, D.C., where she works as an Editorial Assistant in scholarly publishing, and spends her spare time drawing.

The Red Backpack Fund Selects Platypus Media as a Grant Recipient October 30, 2020 Platypus Media has been selected to receive a $5,000 COVID-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation. ​ Thousands of business owners and nonprofit founders from across the United States and its territories applied to receive a grant from The Red Backpack Fund to combat economic hardship caused by COVID-19. Platypus Media was selected for the grant based on its outstanding application, its urgent need for COVID-19 relief, and its demonstrated capacity to overcome COVID-19 setbacks. Learn More Platypus Media on Share My Lesson June 26, 2018 We're excited to announce that Platypus Media has partnered with the American Federation of Teacher's Share My Lesson to make our free resources available to educators everywhere. Click below to browse hundreds of incredible resources. Click Here GOLD Lactation Conference April 10, 2017 This year, Dia was invited to give a talk on the relationship between the word gap and the breastfeeding gap at GOLD Lactation's annual online breastfeeding conference . ​ Each child is born with the same capacity to learn as the next, however not every child lives up to this potential. Can we tackle this ever-widening gap at the beginning of a child’s life? We can by focusing on the word gap, the differential in the number of words children in different socio-economic groups hear in the first 1000 days; which equals over 30 million words a year. This talk explored not only different ways healthcare professionals can help families overcome the word gap, but also demonstrated the very real connection between the word gap and the breastfeeding gap. See A Trailer The Benefit of Bilingual Reading August 01, 2016 Parents interested in raising global citizens, who want to prepare their children for an increasingly global job market, and who value multilingualism, are committed to raising kids who speak more than one language—and they are doing their kids a favor! Experts agree that early exposure to multiple languages has tremendous advantages. Having a solid foundation before kids enter grade school is the best way to learn a language and retain it. Read the Article Please reload

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MY FIRST SCIENCE TEXTBOOK #1: Atoms/পরমাণু The first book in the adorable My First Science Textbook series coming soon in a bilingual English/Bengali edition! ​ ​ Atoms are the essential building blocks for everything in the universe. From the water you drink, to the hair on your head, and the book in your hands—they're all made out of the exact same atoms! Basic chemistry has never been such fun. Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling. This book introduces subatomic particles, the nucleus, elements, the periodic table, chemical symbols, molecules, covalent and ionic bonds, and more. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what it’s like to live inside an atom! Spanish Bilingual Version Preorder Coming Soon! Concepts covered in this book include: ​ atoms elements molecules The Periodic Table states of matter nucleus isotopes fission Coming July 2021 ​ Paperback ISBN: 978-1-938492-61-7 ​ 32 pages • Size: 8 x 8"• $12.95 Grades: 0–2 • Ages: 2–7 ​ Also available: eBook ($11.99) ISBN: 978-1-938492-62-4 ​ ​ Read more: Press Release Coming Soon! What the experts are saying: “A great way to introduce atoms and chemical elements to young children, who will be amazed that these tiny units make everything around us! Beautiful illustrations, colorful chemical charts, and the bilingual feature will make this book even more attractive to young readers.” ​ —Momin Uddin, Environmental Scientist, Expedited Environmental About the Author Harriet Kim Anh Rodis began illustrating books at the age of seventeen and has been a part of several publications since. She dedicates her career to her dad, who has supported her and her love of books, and who has encouraged her to pursue illustration. She lives in the Philippines. & the Illustrator Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing. A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is the author of the entire Science Wide Open Series: Women in Biology , Women in Chemistry , and Women in Physics . To learn more about Mary, you can check out her website, MaryWissinger.com. Translator Shahnoor Islam is a Bangladeshi-American who has worked for Queens Public Library since 2005. She is the Supervising Librarian/Cataloger at Metadata Services, TSD. Shahnoor lives in Queens, NY with her husband and two children, Ariana and Arshan. This is her first book translation. She can be reached at ShahnoorSIslam@gmail.com . & the Translator