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‘Hi It’s Me! I Have ADHD’ Helps Neurodivergent Children Embrace Themselves

‘Hi It’s Me! I Have ADHD’ Helps Neurodivergent Children Embrace Themselves
Jul 01, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, touches the lives of many children and adults, bringing unique challenges but also special strengths. For children, understanding that their brains work differently can be tough. They might feel out of place or think there’s something wrong with them. But here’s the good news: books like Hi It’s Me! I Have ADHD are here to change that narrative!

5 Ways Our Children's Books Encourage Family Conversations

5 Ways Our Children's Books Encourage Family Conversations
Jul 01, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Our diverse range of topics—from kindness and mental/physical disabilities to independence, girl power, spirituality, and inclusion—aims to create a more understanding and compassionate world. Here are five ways our books encourage family conversations and contribute to a brighter future for children everywhere.

Choosing the Right Book for Your Family: Hardcover vs. Paperback

Choosing the Right Book for Your Family: Hardcover vs. Paperback
Jul 01, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

When it comes to picking the perfect book for your family, the choice between hardcover and paperback can make a significant difference in your reading experience. At Purple Butterfly Press, we offer both options and even run monthly coupon codes to help you find the best fit at a great price. Here's a quick guide to help you decide which format is right for you, along with some helpful tips.

Dive into Diversity: Celebrating Inclusivity in Children's Literature for Book Week

Dive into Diversity: Celebrating Inclusivity in Children's Literature for Book Week
Jun 03, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

As a children’s book publisher, we want to provide books that help children learn about others, and see themselves in books, which we believe will create a more empathetic and compassionate world so we’re providing a list of books that we love that can help!
 

Teaching Children About Different Religions: The Power of Stories

Teaching Children About Different Religions: The Power of Stories
Jun 03, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

In a world as diverse as ours, teaching children about different religions is not just a matter of education but also an essential step towards fostering understanding and respect for cultural diversity. While the topic may seem daunting, especially for young learners, coupling storytelling with age-appropriate resources make a difficult conversation engaging and natural.

Father's Day Outdoor Adventures and Storytime

Father's Day Outdoor Adventures and Storytime
Jun 03, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Remember those carefree days spent playing in the dirt, discovering hidden treasures, and watching seeds grow into beautiful blooms? These cherished memories hold a special place in our hearts, and it's time to relive them with inspiration from our books! 

Tales with Tails: The Lessons Animals Bring to Children's Hearts

Tales with Tails: The Lessons Animals Bring to Children's Hearts
Jun 03, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Do your kids love animals? Ours do and animals have always played a significant role in teaching us lessons. Ralphy’s Rules, demonstrates this phenomenon, where the lovable pup Ralphy and his friends teach kids about managing and understanding their big feelings.

Celebrating Motherhood: A Tribute to Princess Monroe and the Strength of Mothers

Celebrating Motherhood: A Tribute to Princess Monroe and the Strength of Mothers
May 10, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Wishing all the moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day!

How Social Emotional Learning Promotes Better Mental Health

How Social Emotional Learning Promotes Better Mental Health
Apr 29, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

5 Things Parents and Teachers Can Do to Foster Social and Emotional Development and Better Mental Health

The Best Summmer Family Read!

The Best Summmer Family Read!
Apr 29, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Whether you get to make it to the actual coast, a lake, a river, or even just into a good book about the beach, we’ve got a great book suggestion for summer fun.

DIY Children's Book Week Activities

DIY Children's Book Week Activities
Apr 29, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

Get your hands on ALL of our book activities for you and your child to do together during Children's Book Week! 

5 Ways to Incorporate More Reading

5 Ways to Incorporate More Reading
Mar 31, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe
Reading is one of the best ways to help children grow imaginatively as well as emotionally. We hope you find these ideas to incorporate more reading helpful in your home or classroom! 

Choosing the Perfect Children's Book on World Book Day

Choosing the Perfect Children's Book on World Book Day
Mar 29, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

We hope these five tips help you pick the best next read for you and your child! 

Library Week Resources: A Guide for Authors and Families

Library Week Resources: A Guide for Authors and Families
Mar 29, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

We are excited to celebrate Library Week with an impressive list of ways to get the most out of your community library whether you are an author or parent looking for bookish activities! 

Drop Everything and Read! - our top 10 picks for family reads

Drop Everything and Read! - our top 10 picks for family reads
Mar 28, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

The National D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Day is celebrated every year on April 12th. 

Just in time for D.E.A.R. we’ve created a list of the top 10 books that you could choose to read with your family!

PBP Team Book Recomendations

PBP Team Book Recomendations
Feb 21, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe

We would love to share some of our team's kidlit favorites (as well as some of our own) that we think would be a great addition to your library. 

5 Ebook Reading Tips for Children

5 Ebook Reading Tips for Children
Feb 21, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe
Next time you’re waiting at the doctor’s office, or sitting in a carpool line, or trying to enjoy a meal at a restaurant, and your sweet angels aren’t cooperating, consider pulling out the tablet and having them look at ebooks!

Storytelling Adventures: 9 Writing Prompts for Kids

Storytelling Adventures: 9 Writing Prompts for Kids
Feb 21, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe
Here are writing prompts tailored to young elementary school students, each inspired by themes from our incredible children's books.

The Kindness Machine Special Feature

The Kindness Machine Special Feature
Feb 21, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe
Kindness is a trait ingrained in us all and that we can do even the smallest acts to spread kindness to others! There are 5 kindness principles throughout the book and we have created 5 activities to go with them for your family or classroom to do.

10 Books to Read with Your Child During Black History Month

10 Books to Read with Your Child During Black History Month
Feb 16, 2024 by Alexa Bigwarfe
We've curated a collection of ten stories that entertain and educate children about the rich tapestry of Black history and culture.