Harvest Days: Giving Thanks Around the World (Barefoot Books, 2022)

Written by Kate DePalma

Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Explore harvest festivals from around the globe! Lyrical, rhyming text and lush, detailed artwork from Italian artist Martina Peluso immerse young readers in some of the most ancient traditions in the world. Nine pages of rich, educational endnotes dive deep with more information about the 12 cultures explored in the book and invite young readers to ask questions about food and the labor that produces it.

Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe (Barefoot Books, 2021)

Written by Kate DePalma

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Holiday High Notes 2021, The Horn Book Magazine, 2021

Holiday Books for Young Readers, Publishers Weekly, 2021

The Bread Pet (2020)

Written by Kate DePalma

Illustrated by Nelleke Verhoeff

Cora promises to keep Uncle JB’s Bread Pet alive but didn’t anticipate its exponential growth! She needs to come up with a solution — and fast! This whimsical STEM story of family, creativity and community will inspire young makers to experiment and share their gifts with others. Includes sourdough starter recipe and sourdough bread recipe.

Nautilus Silver Book Award Winner, 2021

A Rainbow of Rocks (Barefoot Books, 2020)

Written by Kate DePalma

A rainbow of rocks — from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning.

Let’s Celebrate! Special Days Around the World Barefoot Books (2019)

Written by Kate DePalma

Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience 13 special days from cultures around the world with Let’s Celebrate! Rhyming text and vibrant illustrations throughout encourages beginning readers, while educational notes at the end brim with facts about each celebration for older readers to explore. Complete with a calendar to reinforce learning, Let’s Celebrate! makes for a fun and informative companion to the award-winning Barefoot Books Children of the World for families, libraries and more.

Silver IPPY Award Winner, 2021

Five Little Mermaids (Barefoot Books, 2019)

Written by Sunny Scribens (aka Kate DePalma)

Illustrated by Barbara Vagnozzi

Sung by Audra Mariel

Sing and swim on a whimsical undersea journey, counting drown from 5 to 0. includes educational notes about mermaid legends, marine animals, and the five oceans, as well as a catchy song and video animation to reinforce STEM learning.

Baby Dream (Barefoot Books, 2019)

Written by Sunny Scribens (aka Kate DePalma)

Now it’s time for us to rest. Snuggle up with Baby Dream to develop baby’s early language skills and strengthen the caregiver-child bond! Just right for bedtime, naptime or any time caregivers want to soothe a child, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to reassure very small children and build secure attachment. With its repeating text, black-and-white patterned illustrations and high-contrast photographs of sleepy babies, this adorable book will capture baby’s interest -- and your heart. Also available in bilingual Spanish / English!

Carnegie Library Best Books for Babies 2020

My Friend Robot (Barefoot Books, 2017)

Written by Sunny Scribens (aka Kate DePalma)

Illustrated by Hui Skipp

Sung by Norma Jean Wright

Join a lively crew of children and their robot friend to work on an exciting project: building a tree house for them all to enjoy! Then learn more about robots, simple machines and computer programming in the notes at the end. Includes audio singalong and video animation.

Baby's First Words (Barefoot Books, 2017)

Written by Stella Blackstone and Sunny Scribens (aka Kate DePalma)

Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Say "hello" to your new favorite first words book! Baby's First Words was designed with expert input to support the way babies naturally learn language — and to start conversations! Featuring a family with two dads, this pioneering board book bursts with over 100 words to learn together. Plus, you'll love searching for the silly woolly mammoth on every colorful page! Also available in a bilingual Spanish/English edition!

Included in Family Equality Council’s Book Nook, 2017

Top 10 Pick, ALA Rainbow Book List, 2018

CCBC’s Best-of-the-Year List, 2018

50 Must-Read Board Books for Babies, BookRiot, 2018

2017 Bilingual Children’s Books, A Fuse #8 Production, 2017

Bunches of Board Books, Waking Brain Cells, 2017

Marking the Rise of the Almighty Board Book, A Fuse #8 Production, 2017

Celebrating Small Publishers: An Array of Remarkable 2017 Titles From the Smallest Houses, A Fuse #8 Production, 2017