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Platypus Media was founded by president and director Dia L. Michels, an award-winning author of books in women’s health and early childhood education. We offer a selection of award-winning books, booklets, CDs, DVDs, videos and other products. About Platypus Media Founded in 2000 by owner and publisher Dia L. Michels, an award-winning author of books in women’s health and early childhood education. Our authors are respected experts in their fields, regularly quoted in international media and print publications, and are sought-after speakers at conferences worldwide. Platypus Media currently offers a selection of award-winning books, booklets, CDs, DVDs, videos, and other products, many of which have garnered widespread praise. Our products have reached a global audience, with translations in Spanish, Italian, Slovenian, Dutch, Turkish, and Hebrew. Recognition and Honors: Featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Recognized by major book competitions Reviewed by School Library Journal and Booklist Endorsements from Prominent Organizations: American Association of Birth Centers La Leche League International National Science Teachers Association Dr. William Sears American Pediatrician and Author Platypus Media's Mission: Educate grown-ups and children about the world around them. Our books foster warmth, closeness, literacy, curiosity, and an openness to other cultures. We bring products to the market that parents love, children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and parenting professionals value - and do so in a way that is commercially viable. Commitment to Breastfeeding: We donate six percent (6%) of our profits to breastfeeding organizations and adhere to the WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Reader Satisfaction: We are proud of our products. If unsatisfied, return the merchandise for a refund, credit, or exchange. Your enjoyment is our priority. Platypus Media’s books not only promote literacy, they promote families! Meet the Team Dia L. Michels Owner / Publisher Ali Trujillo Chief Operating Officer Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Meet the Full Team Want more children's books? Check out our STEM education imprint. Go Sparking Curiosity Through Reading

It can be very stressful having a baby in the NICU. During this time, it is helpful to include siblings as much as possible; to explain in simple terms what is happening with your new baby; to reassure them that they have not caused the baby to be early, sick, or small; and to remind them that they are not the source of your current worries. Most of all, you should reserve special time just for them, and remind them daily of your constant and unconditional love. More than ever, they need to feel secure, valued, safe, and loved by you and others. Platypus Media is proud to offer a number of NICU sibling support resources. We hope these will be meaningful and useful for families experiencing the difficulty of having a child in the NICU. Resources for NICU Families The Come Home Soon coloring book series (available for baby boys and girls , in both English and Spanish ) will help you guide your children to an understanding of why their baby sister or brother is in the NICU, and what they can do to help. Rich and Creamy for Our Preemie , by Naomi Bar-Yam, ACSW, Ph.D., available in English and in Spanish , is a coloring book about how the NICU, milk banks, and families work together to help preemies. Here is a list of other NICU sibling support resources: Hand to Hold sibling support webpage (www.HandToHold.org ) offers sample activity pages and NICU video tour. No Bigger than My Teddy Bear by Valerie Pankow describes the NICU experience through the eyes of a new big brother. My Brother is a Preemie/My Sister is a Preemie: A Children’s Guide to the NICU Experience by Abraham R. Chuzzlewit & Dr. Jos. A. Vitterito II gives a child-friendly introduction to the NICU. The Invisible String by Patrice Karst reassures children that even when loved ones are apart, they are always in each other’s hearts. Keep reading for a list of organizations that help preemie families... Different Dream serves as a gathering place for parents with special needs children. Hand to Hold provides resources and support to parents of preemies, babies with special health care needs and new parents who have lost a baby. Human Milk Banking Association of North American provides information and resources on donor milk banking for parents and health care providers. It also sets safety guidelines for all non-profit mothers' milk banks in North America. Kangaroo Mother Care promotes skin-to-skin contact, a universally available and biologically sound method of care for all newborns, and preemies in particular. La Leche League International is a mother-to-mother breastfeeding support organization. They are a source of information and firsthand accounts related to providing preterm babies with breastmilk. Managing the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is an article from the Loyola University of New Orleans' online nursing resource center. A great resource for students, professionals, and even parents of babies in the NICU. March of Dimes (MOD) has a wealth of information about the NICU. They support an online community especially for NICU families. March of Dimes NICU Family Support programs operate in many NICUs. (Also available in Spanish .) National Premature Infant Health Coalition consists of a variety of support organizations focused on improving the lives of parents and their preemies. NICU Parent Support Site provides information, resources, and encouragement to reassure and support NICU parents. Prematurity strives to support preemie parents by providing information on prematurity and preemie care. Preemie Parent Alliance(PPA) represents a number of organizations that help support the parents of preemies and strives to improve the quality of the care they provide. Preemie World brings together parents and professionals in the NICU. They strive to educate and help make the transition to home easier for everyone. Ronald McDonald House serves as a home away from home for families with children receiving medical treatment. Families can do laundry, eat freshly cooked meals, sleep in private rooms, and gain/give support with other families. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid Programs provide financial assistance for NICU medical expenses. Eligibility for assistance is determined by a baby's birth weight rather than an income. You must apply for these programs shortly after your baby is born. Ask your social worker or care manager for assistance. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care for women, infants, and children up to 5 years. Even if you have been denied Medicaid due to financial reasons, you might still qualify for WIC. This list can be found in the Resource for NICU Families section of our award winning Coloring Book for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the NICU. Want more? Check out this list from

Hi, there! Thanks for checking us out. There could be a few different things you're looking for... Get to Know Us Get in Touch Get Our Handles Get to Know Us Get to Know Us Platypus Media was founded in 2000 with a goal to create educational books for parents and children. We publish books that foster warmth, closeness, literacy, curiosity, and family attachments, with a special focus on resources for breastfeeding families. In 2006, Science Naturally was founded as an imprint of Platypus Media, specializing in engaging STEM children's books. We take pride in making complicated subjects accessible and fun for kids of all ages. Platypus Media and Science Naturally books have been translated into many languages, and we enjoy partnering with literacy organizations to create custom editions. Our books are distributed through National Book Network and are available from all major wholesalers. Long story short: Platypus Media and Science Naturally create amazing books for parents and kids. And, if you like your stories long, read our full story here . Get in Touch Get in Touch Mail Dia L. Michels Founder and Publisher Mail Ali Trujillo Chief Operating Officer Mail Violet Antonick Senior Editor and Outreach Coordinator Mail Skyler Kaczmarczyk Associate Editor and Marketing Coordinator Mail Mail Sofía Ramírez Administrative Assistant and Order Fulfillment Associate Hannah Thelen Editorial and Production Director Get Our Handles Get Our Handles @platypusmediabooks @platypusmedia @platypusmedia company/platypus-media-llc @scinaturally @sciencenaturally @scinaturally @sciencenaturally company/science-naturally-

Something BIG is coming.... A new animal book for children ages 7-10 from award-winning Author Dia Michels and debut Illustrator Wesley Davies! I'm a pup , a Brazilian free-tailed bat baby Coming March 2020 Read the Press Release Paperback | Hardback | eBook $12.95 | $14.95 | $11.99 Hardback ISBN: 978-1-938492-10-5 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-938492-08-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-938492-09-9 52 pages Grades: 2-5 Size: 8.5 x 11" Ages: 7-10 This Is How I Grow Explore what it means to be all grown up! All newborn mammals—whether they have hooves, flippers, claws, or wings—rely on mother’s milk to help them grow. In order to survive, every cub, calf, and kit must eventually figure out how to find their own food. From bats learning how to fly to elephants gaining control of their trunks, animal families help their young develop the tools they need to hunt, forage, or scavenge. Open this book to explore the incredible variety of skills baby mammals must learn in order to survive and thrive. How do baby mammals grow? Food! And with a lot of help from their mothers. This book shares the life cycle story of eight different mammal babies from habitats across the globe. Readers learn essential facts about each animal’s birth, nursing, weaning, hunting or foraging skills, and other techniques that they must learn from their mother (and community) before they can be “all grown up.” As they page through the expansive panoramic illustrations, readers explore the vast diversity of the mammal world and learn about those things that unite all mammals. The written text foregrounds the importance of mother’s milk in infancy and learning to find food as each animal matures; the lifelike visual text provides more information about each species, including their habitat, family group, and relative size. The animals in the book are drawn from habitats across the globe and arranged from shortest to longest childhoods. Preorder Now from Amazon Preorder Now from B&N Meet the animals in the book: I'm a calf , a Masai giraffe baby I'm a cub , a cougar baby I'm a joey , a red kangaroo baby I'm a calf , a blue whale baby I'm a cub , a polar bear baby I'm a pup , a red squirrel baby I'm a calf , an Asian elephant baby Written by Dia Michels Dia L. Michels is an 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. 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 . Just like you, each of these mammal babies are carried by their mother, born, and nursed before being taught the skills they'll need to survive. Read this book to learn how their journeys are similar to and different from yours! Art by Wesley Davies Wesley Davies is an artist from New England who specializes in illustration and comic art. He received a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Kenyon College in 2017, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, and has been making art all his life. He currently lives in Rhode Island with his growing collection of houseplants and can be reached at wesdaviesarts@gmail.com . Though he provided back matter illustrations for Science Naturally's 2018 publication, Babies Nurse , this is his first book.

Looking for the perfect gift for new parents? We have the perfect ideas! Gifts for New Families We have the perfect holiday gifts for new parents! These books make great stocking stuffers too! Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers Choosing to support breastfeeding is one of the most important decisions a father can make. Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers helps new dads understand the pivotal role they play in raising a healthy, thriving child. This fact-packed, fun-filled booklet for new dads answers questions about breastfeeding and becoming a parent. Click to View Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers (Gift Edition) The Gift Paperback Book has the same cover and content as the booklet listed above, but is printed in a nicer book format with a spine (booklet has self-cover, saddle-stitch binding). Click to View Sleeping with Your Baby Sleeping with your baby has been the norm for almost all cultures for almost all ages. Yet, in our modern world, the practice is fraught with questions and guilt. With organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stating that a child should never sleep in an adult bed, parents who cherish the closeness, security, and warmth of cosleeping are finding their hearts at odds with their brains. This book educates, informs, reassures, and defends the potential benefits of cosleeping and how to do it safely. Click to View

Pharmacist Dr. Frank J. Nice helps parents and professionals select over-the-counter products that are safe to use while breastfeeding. This extensive reference guide provides all the information you need to keep your baby safe and keep breastfeeding. May 2023 Th e Breastfeed ing Family's Guide t o No n prescription Drugs and Everyday Produ cts Order Now If you’re a parent, it’s more important than ever to take care of your health. Over-the-counter medications and other therapeutic remedies can help you feel your best, but these everyday products can be passed to your baby throu gh breastmilk with potentially dangerous consequences. Does that mean you need to interrupt breastfeeding to use them? In this extensive reference guide, expert pharmacist Dr. Frank J. Nice provides the information you need to make safe decisions about the products you use. Easy-to-read tables cover over 1,700 different consumer products and active ingredients. Included lists of nonpre-scription drugs that are commonly recommended by pharmacists can help you make a quick selection for any health need. This book includes safety information for: Nonprescription drugs for cold & flu symptoms, aches & pains, tummy troubles, infections, minor wounds, & other common ailments Skincare & oral hygiene products, including medicated facial cleansers, acne products, sunscreens, & mouthwashes Caffeinated drinks, alcoholic beverages, nicotine, marijuana, & CBD Herbal remedies, galactagogues, dietary supplements, & artificial sweeteners Products & ingredients that may affect milk supply "No breastfeeding parent or professional should be without it!” —Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA, co-author of Making More Milk Paperback: 978-1-951995-10-2 | $24.95 | 224 pages | 7” x 10” eBook: 978-1-951995-11-9 | $18.99 Press Kit click on the icons below to open the corresponding document Press Release Dr. Nice's Website Excerpts "Highly recommended.” —Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC, IBCLC, co-author of What Doctors Don’t Know About Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents About the Author DR. FRANK J. NICE has practiced as a consultant, lecturer, and author on medications and breastfeeding for over 45 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, a master’s degree in pharmacy administration, master’s and doctorate degrees in public administration, and certification in public health pharmacy. He has worked for the U.S. Public Health Service, practiced at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and served as a pharmacist and project manager at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Nice has multiple published books and has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on the use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and herbals during breastfeeding.

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: Info@PlatypusMedia.com ACCOUNTING: Ali.Trujillo@PlatypusMedia.com +1 (202) 546-1674 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

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Through heartwarming illustrations of North American animals, My Community Loves Me highlights parallels between animal and human communities in nurturing their young. While young children delight in the animals, parents and caregivers benefit from valuable guidance on how to support a baby's growth. Coming October 2025 I am a baby. And like many baby animals, I need a lot of care from my community! Nature is full of examples where relatives, friends, and neighbors come together to nurture, protect, and teach their young. With soft, yet striking illustrations of North American animals, this heartwarming book offers sweet glimpses into animal behaviors and how care and cooperation are essential for raising the next generation. From a watchful mother goose to a cozy huddle of bats, with every page young readers see how different animals give and receive care—just like they do. While children delight in the animal stories, parents and caregivers benefit from valuable guidance on how to support a baby's growth. With three layers of text connecting animals to children, and children to their caregivers, My Community Loves Me is a joyful celebration of empathy and the power of community. Author of several books on how animal behaviors help us better understand ourselves, Dia L. Michels’ educational focus pairs perfectly with illustrator Romain Lubière’s sensitive, poetic look at nature. This early childhood book fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Book Details Age Range: 0-4 years Grade Range: Pre - K Trim Size: 8" x 6" Page count: 32 pages Paperback: 978-1-951995-34-8 $10.95 Ebook: 978-1-951995-35-5 $9.99 Preorder Press Release Praise for My Community Loves Me Coming Soon... About the Author Dia L. Michels is an award - winning science and parenting writer of books for both children and adults. She has authored over a dozen books, many of which explore the lessons we can extract from studying mammal behaviors. A popular speaker, she presents at conferences, libraries, and schools around the country. Her books have been translated into a variety of languages. The mother of three grown children, she lives in Washington, DC and can be reached at Dia @ PlatypusMedia.com. About the Illustrator Romain Lubière studied at the É cole des Beaux arts of Saint -É tienne. In 2016 he shifted his focus from graphic design to children’s illustration. His portfolio offers a sensitive, poetic look at nature, the animal world, and human feelings. He combines traditional techniques ( pencil, watercolor, gouache ) with digital tools. He regularly offers workshops and meetings in schools, media libraries, and at book fairs. Based in Saint -É tienne, Romain continues to create and inspire from his hometown in the heart of France.

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Do you have animal lovers in your life? We have the perfect gift ideas! These beautifully illustrated books are full of interesting facts about animals, and make fun and educational reading for both parents and children! Gifts for Animal Lovers These captivating books are perfect gifts for parents, children or animal lovers of any age! Educate children about breastfeeding and families of all types while enjoying the gorgeous illustrations. Babies Nurse Looking for a holiday gift idea and/or stocking stuffer? This beautiful book makes the perfect gift for young children and parents! Enjoy the stunning illustrations and educate your child about breastfeeding by examining the ways different animals nurse their young. The book’s overarching theme of breastfeeding inspires conversations about parenting, biology, habitats, survival, and more, making this book an engaging choice for young children as well as elementary school readers. Click Here to View 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. 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. Click Here to View If My Mom Were A Platypus All over the world, in all kinds of habitats, mothers bring forth new life. For many animals, such as reptiles and amphibians, mothering responsibilities end before the babies are even born. But mammal babies need their mothers--they need to be nurtured and nourished long enough to learn how to survive on their own. All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young, even though these tasks can challenge their own needs for survival. But a mammal baby’s journey to maturity varies dramatically depending on whether it is a bear or a bat, a shrew or a seal, a hippopotamus or a human. This fascinating look at life cycles portrays the normalcy of birth and breastfeeding and explores how mothers help 14 different mammals navigate the path from helpless infants to self-sufficient adults. Click Here to View

See all Platypus Media book bundles available on the First Book Marketplace! The First Book Marketplace makes quality books available to organizations that serve families in need. The First Book Marketplace offers educators and program leaders new titles at 50-90 percent off retail price for kids from birth to 18, including award winning and culturally inclusive books, teacher resources, and other educational products. Platypus Media is honored to be a part of this wonderful program. Many of our books are for sale on the First Book Marketplace at a steep discount for qualifying buyers : Book Sets (English) 101 Things About Science and Math Collection (10 paperbacks); $56 .83 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science! (5 copies) 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math! (5 copies) Math Madness Collection (10 paperbacks); $56.83 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math! (5 copies) 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! (5 copies) Science Explorations Collection (10 paperbacks); $56.83 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science! (2 copies) 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science! (2 copies) 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! (2 copies) Leonardo da Vinci Gets a Do-Over! (2 copies) Ghost in the Water (2 copies) Science and Math Mysteries Collection (9 paperbacks); $51.14 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! (3 copies) 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! (3 copies) 65 MORE Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! (3 copies) Nurtured and Nuzzled Collection (10 paperbacks); $46.33 Cuddled and Carried (5 copies) Babies Nurse (5 copies) Animals and Habitats (28 paperbacks); $152.71 This Is the Sun (7 copies) This Is How I Grow (7 copies) Look Up to See What the Weather Will Be (7 copies) If My Mom Were a Platypus (7 copies) Book Sets (Spanish & Spanish/English Bilingual) Bilingual Science and Math Mysteries Book Collection (10 paperbacks); $56.83 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! / ¡Misterios cortos que resuelves con matemáticas! (5 copies) More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! / Misterios de un minuto: ¡Más misterios cortos que resuelves con ciencias! (5 copies) Nurtured and Nuzzled Bilingual Collection (10 paperbacks); $46.33 Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado (5 copies) Babies Nurse / Así se alimentan los bebés (5 copies) Las mujeres en CTIM (Women in STEM Spanish Collection), (30 paperbacks); $158.82 Las mujeres en la biología (Women in Biology), (5 copies) Las mujeres en la química (Women in Chemistry), (5 copies) Las mujeres en la física (Women in Physics), (5 copies) Las mujeres en la ingeniería (Women in Engineering), (5 copies) Las mujeres en la medicina (Women in Medicine), (5 copies) Las mujeres en la botánica (Women in Botany), (5 copies) Animales y sus hábitats (Animals and Habitats Spanish Collection), (28 paperbacks); $152.71 Este es el Sol (This Is the Sun), (7 copies) Así crezco (This Is How I Grow), (7 copies) Mira hacia el cielo y verás cómo el tiempo estará (Look Up to See What the Weather Will Be), (7 copies) Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco (If My Mom Were a Platypus) (7 copies) Single Title Book Sets (Multiple Languages) If My Mom Were a Platypus Collection (paperback); $85 .24 If My Mom Were a Platypus (15 copies) If My Mom Were a Platypus Spanish Collection (paperback); $85.2 4 Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco: Los bebés mamíferos y sus madres (15 copies) Cuddled and Carried / আদরে ও আলিঙ্গরে Englis h/Bengali bilingual Collection (paperback ); $120.30 Cuddled and Ca rried / আদরে ও আলিঙ্গরে (30 copies) Cuddled and Carried / Karese'm epi pote'm English/Haitian Creole bilingual Collection (paperback); $120.30 Cuddled and Carr ied / Karese'm epi pote'm (30 copies) Spheres All Year / Las esferas todo el año English/Spanish bilingual collection (paperback); $158.70 Sph er es All Year / Las esferas todo el año (30 copies) This Is the Sun / Este es el Sol English/Spanish reversible bilingual collection (paperback); $177.90 This Is the Sun / Este es el Sol (30 copies) Looking for titles not yet available on the Marketplace? We're happy to offer discount pricing for customers who are First Book eligible. Contact Ali.Trujillo@PlatypusMedia.com . Download our First Book flyer