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Caleb Rand's book, Never Alone, was inspired by his own experience with bullying. That firsthand encounter showed him how much damage bullying can do. Wanting to bring attention to the issue and offer hope, he wrote Never Alone as a 6th grade student. The main character, Jeff, deals with the emotional and psychological effects of constant bullying. The story shows Jeff's feelings of hopelessness and isolation, capturing the inner struggles of someone who feels completely alone and unable to cope. But then, something changes: Jeff starts to see the power of kindness. These small acts of compassion make a difference, helping to counter the negativity he's faced. Through these interactions, Jeff learns that even in tough times, he's not alone. The book highlights the importance of support from friends, family, teachers, and the community. Never Alone reminds us that empathy and kindness can overcome challenges and help those who feel vulnerable find a sense of belonging.

This book is a great way for students, parents, and teachers to tackle the big issue of bullying in schools. It uses stories to show what bullying looks like from different angles, making it easier for students to think about it without feeling like they're being put on the spot. “Reading a book makes it feel less threatening to learn about these difficult topics,” states author Caleb Rand. This way, kids can understand bullying, how it happens, and who it affects. It's also a starting point for talking about bullying at home and school.  By giving everyone something to talk about, this book helps the school become a community where everyone feels safe and respected.

The discussion questions and activities at the end of the book are super helpful for teachers and parents. They make the book's ideas stick and get students thinking. Talking about the book helps students explain what they learned, connect it to their own lives, and think more critically. The activities let them use what they've learned, building skills in talking to others, solving problems, and being creative. Plus, when children share and work together, it boosts their confidence.

For those interested in purchasing Never Alone, by Caleb Rand, it is available on Amazon through the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8FWLWN2 

Whether you're expecting your very first baby or shopping for a lively toddler, every Chicco car seat is engineered for comfort, safety, and peace of mind. World-class innovation and user-friendly touchpoints make Chicco car seats reassuringly easy to install and to secure your little one, making every ride that much safer.

All-in-One Car Seat
One car seat that fits your child, vehicle and life from birth through booster

Room to Grow
Extra rear-facing legroom and superior range of height adjustments accommodate child’s growth

Space-Saving Design
Slim, space-saving design takes up less space in vehicle without compromising comfort

LeverLock® Self-Tensioning Lock System
Innovative vehicle belt install for forward-facing harness mode provides confidence and stability by applying the correct amount of belt-locking tension

MSRP: $319.99 
Launch Date: February 2025 
Key Retailers: Babylist, Walmart, Amazon
Top Product Features: 
OneFit™ LX now features the Chicco-exclusive LeverLock® Self-Tensioning Lock System for the most secure front-facing installation using a clear vehicle belt path that is shockingly simple for parents. 
Featuring ClearTex® flame retardant-free materials, it is GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low chemical emissions
The only AIO car seat that provides multiple reclines in booster mode

April & Ashley’s NEW exquisite farm-fresh roses delivered directly to customers’ homes, offering blooms that redefine luxury and elegance. Transform Mother’s Day into an extraordinary experience with April & Ashley’s expertly grown, cut-to-order rose bouquets. April & Ashley farm-fresh rose bouquets elevate your home décor and Mother’s Day gifting.

“Send your love to mom with luxury roses that are larger, more fragrant and longer lasting than standard bouquets,” recommends April & Ashley Co-CEO Tyler Francis. “Our stunning rose bouquets are cultivated with care and precision. Unlike store-bought flowers that often lack longevity and fragrance, April & Ashley’s roses are shipped straight from the farm, ensuring maximum freshness and beauty.” 

Each bouquet is meticulously crafted to showcase larger, more abundant blooms—radiating more fragrance than traditional rose bouquets.

About:

April & Ashley is rooted in family-farm tradition, cultivating roses with a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Roses from April & Ashley are curated and hand selected from farm to front door for both bouquets and rose bushes with more than 70 bush and 30 bouquet varieties available. With deep roots in Arizona, the company is proud to uphold farming practices that respect both the environment and the artistry of rose cultivation. Customers experience the beauty of larger, longer lasting, and more fragrant blooms direct from the source. For more information, visit aprilandashley.com.           

WOOWIND LAUNCHES VENTUS PRO: THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE TIRE INFLATOR FOR CARS, MOTORCYCLES, BIKES AND SCOOTERS

Woowind, a rising innovator in portable inflating gadgets, today announced the U.S. launch of the Ventus Pro, its most powerful and versatile tire inflator yet. Now available on Amazon for $79.99 USD, the Ventus Pro is ideal for quickly inflating tires of any size on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and more - all in under 1 minute. Whether on the road, in the city, or out in the great outdoors, Ventus Pro empowers users to inflate with confidence, wherever life takes them!

Key Features:

·        2x Faster Inflation (approx. 24L/min): Inflate tires in as little as 1 minute (compared to the Woowind LP1 and other similar products)

·        2x More Powerful: Effortlessly handles larger tires with increased inflation power

·        Premium Design: A sleek, durable aluminum build with high-end finishes

·        Easy to Use: Intuitive controls with 5 preset modes and a longer air tube optimized for motorcycles and bikes tire inflationtoo

·        Emergency Ready: The only portable pump compatible with Woowind’s sealant emergency kit (available April 2025) for fast tire puncture repairs

·        Improved Battery: +20% battery power for extended use

·        Continuous Power: A 10-ft car plug cable

·        Versatility: Includes different adaptors such as a Presta Valve, Dunlop Valve, Swimming Ring Nozzle, Ball Needle and a flexible air hose.

"We designed Ventus Pro to be the go-to solution for anyone who demands quick, dependable air inflation for any car, motorcycle, bicycle, or scooter," said David Valle, global product director. "Not only does Ventus Pro deliver the power and reliability to inflate with ease under any weather condition - snow, extreme heat, or rain – it also allows you check your tires quickly before heading out to ensure that you can trust they will perform when you need it most.”

Meet Stroller Society, the baby apparel brand that combines style, comfort, and giving back. Made from soft, durable fabrics like modal, Pima cotton, and bamboo, their newborn and preemie gowns, outfits, and swaddles are perfect for personalization. With hundreds of five-star reviews, each piece is designed for both fashion and comfort, while supporting causes like March of Dimes and Baby2Baby with every purchase. Available on Amazon

From the creator of the beloved picture books In a Jar and Out of a Jar, Deborah Marcero, comes the companion picture book HOPE IN A JAR where we follow little bunny and his friends as they collect their hopes and dreams for the future in jars. Also out, is the board book spinoff LITTLE BUNNY SPRING IS HERE! where Little Bunny and his friends look for the first signs of spring with sprinkling of rain, flowing rivers, blooming flowers, singing birds, and zooming bees!

Bluey and Bingo have two new adventures this holiday, with activity books like HAPPY EASTER! A PUFFY STICKER COLORING BOOK that includes over 50 puffer stickers and MORE EASTER FUN!: A CRAFT BOOK that includes Easter Pouch Cutout.

A classic character returns with Peter Rabbit in three lift-the-flap activity books, THE EASTER BUNNY HUNT: WITH LOTS OF FLAPS TO LOOK UNDER, EASTER FUN: A LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOK, and THE GREAT OUTDOORS TREASURE HUNT, as well as a new picture book THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT: UP AND AWAY. We also get to say hello to beloved characters in Roald Dahl’s HOW TO HAVE AN EGGSTRAORDINARY EASTER and in Rosemary Well’s board book edition of MAX'S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN. These books are the perfect Easter gift for young readers that are just beginning to read or may be celebrating their first Easter.

Check out WHEN I TALK TO GOD, I TALK ABOUT FEELINGS by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins – the second heartwarming picture book in the NYT bestselling series all about using faith and prayer to explore the ups and downs of feelings. You can also read JESUS FEEDS THE HUNGRY by Pia Imperial and illustrated by Carly Gledhill for an Easter story for families that want to celebrate the power of prayer and faith together!

Hold The Magic - 1st Wiggly Tooth Collection

Price: $54.99

At Hold The Magic, they are a team of adults who haven’t lost their belief in fairies, magic, and imagination. Their mission is to create memorable, magical experiences with every lost tooth. They believe in nurturing creativity and wonder and passing it on to the next generation. Give your child the gift of imagination and inspiration before they grow up! Follow them on Instagram @holdthemagic.

Toothbrush Toys

Price: $19.95

Toothbrush Toys changes the mundane tooth-brushing experience into something children get excited about. With poor pediatric dental hygiene at alarmingly high numbers nationwide, Toothbrush Toys encourages children to engage with their brushes through captivating stories and animation. Its mission is to lower the resistance to teeth brushing and make it fun. A team of pediatric dentists has embraced the design of the brushes and the concept of the backstories. The brand's partnership with America's Tooth Fairy allows them to provide dental care products to those in need nationwide. Follow them on Instagram @toothbrushtoys.

Nancy Paulsen Books is excited to publish GOAT IS THE G.O.A.T. (Nancy Paulsen Books; on sale February 18, 2025), a funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery. When Goat hears he’s the Greatest Of All Time, he sets out to discover why and learns along the way what makes him so great.

Goat is thrilled to hear he’s the Greatest Of All Time!      Wow . . . Goat had no idea! But what makes him the greatest? Is he the fastest? Nope, Horse easily beats him in a race. Maybe he’s the strongest? No, that’s Donkey. Goat isn’t the highest jumper, either, or even the best spitter—and he’s definitely not the bravest. Out of ideas of what makes him great, he’s beginning to doubt that he’s great at anything when a sudden call for help gives him his chance to shine.

Bea Birdsong’s text is short and funny as Goat goes on his journey of self-discovery to find out just what makes him so great; and New York Times bestselling illustrator Kelly Murphy’s art is irresistibly silly in the best way. Young readers will get a kick out of Goat’s antics and cheer him on as he finally stops comparing himself to everyone else and discovers that there’s greatness in us all.

GOAT IS THE G.O.A.T.

By Bea Birdsong; illustrated by Kelly Murphy

Nancy Paulsen Books; On sale February 18, 2025

Hardcover: 9780593405420; $18.99; $24.99 CAN

Ebook: 9780593405437; $10.99; $11.99 CAN

This January, we have three all new books that explore beloved Dr. Seuss characters in ways never before seen by the Dr. Seuss publishing programs. With books inspired by unpublished Dr. Seuss sketches, featuring new versions of classic characters, and presenting in fresh graphic novel formats, there is sure to be something for everyone this season.

DR. SEUSS GRAPHIC NOVEL: GREEN EGGS AND HAM TAKE A HIKE by James Kochalka is an all new story featuring characters from the classic Green Eggs and Ham. 2024 marked the release of the first-ever line of graphic novels starring classic Dr. Seuss characters and this is the first book in a planned series for Green Eggs and Ham.

HELLO, SUN! by Lala Watkins is a bright and playful story about a worm enjoying a day in the sun with friends. Hello, Sun! is the first book in a new line of Beginner Books in the Dr. Seuss publishing program in which up-and-coming authors and illustrators create original books inspired by Dr. Seuss’s unpublished sketches and illustrations.

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY! WITH DR. SEUSS BABIES is a lift-the-flap board book featuring baby versions of Cat in the Hat, Thing One, and Thing Two that is perfect for celebrating baby’s first birthday! Seuss Babies is a new brand featuring adorable baby versions of classic Dr. Seuss characters that will delight and nurture the imaginations of babies while entertaining the entire family.