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Platypus Media is an independent publisher dedicated to promoting family life by creating and distributing high quality materials about families.
We disseminate accurate information about attachment parenting, breastfeeding, safe sleep and other important and timely subjects. Our goal is to bring materials to the market that parents love, children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and parenting professionals value.
If you are interested in any of our titles, please give us a call or shoot us an email with your offer. We are completely open to negotiating all contracts.
Author: Phoebe Fox
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Paperback / softback
Binding Type: Hardback
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:978-1-930775-71-8
ISBN:978-1-930775-61-9
ISBN:978-1-930775-36-7
Number of Pages:32
Service Provider:Jim Fox
This poetic picture book introduces readers to a collection of baby animals doing what comes naturally—nursing. The luminous illustrations and lyrical text give children a glimpse into the worlds of 13 different mammal babies. Compelling childhood facts broaden the reader’s knowledge about each species. Did you know that newborn bats consume their own weight in milk every day? The overarching theme of breastfeeding inspires conversations about parenting, biology, habitats, survival, and m...
Author: Phoebe Fox
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Paperback / softback
Binding Type: Hardback
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:978-1-930775-72-5
ISBN:978-1-930775-73-2
ISBN:978-1-930775-40-4
Text Language:Spanish
Number of Pages:32
Service Provider:Jim Fox
This poetic picture book introduces readers to a collection of baby animals doing what comes naturally--nursing. The luminous illustrations and lyrical, English/Spanish text give children a glimpse into the worlds of 13 different mammal babies. Compelling childhood facts broaden the reader's knowledge about each species. Did you know that newborn bats consume their own weight in milk every day? The overarching theme of breastfeeding inspires conversations about parenting, biology, habitats, surv...
Author: Debi Irussi
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Novelty book
ISBN:978-1-930775-26-8
Text Language:English
Number of Pages:12
Service Provider:Crystal Nobles
It is difficult for the whole family when a new baby is in the NICU. In addition, the baby's siblings might not understand why their new baby can't come home right away. Come Home Soon, Baby Brother! and Come Home Soon, Baby Sister! explain that the NICU is a special place that works to make baby healthy. These coloring books are a playful and informative guide for the baby's older siblings, teaching them what they can do to be a great big brother or sister.
Author: Dia L. Michels
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Paperback / softback
Binding Type: Hardback
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:978-1-930775-98-5
ISBN:978-1-930775-96-1
ISBN:978-1-930775-97-8
Text Language:English
Number of Pages:32
Service Provider:Mike Speiser
Babies, whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms, are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. This book is a celebration of the bond between parent and child across the animal kingdom. Stunning images and elegant verse will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers.
Author: Dia L. Michels
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Paperback / softback
Binding Type: Hardback
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:9781930775954
ISBN:9781930775961
ISBN:9781930775978
Text Language:Spanish
Number of Pages:32
Service Provider:Mike Speiser
Babies, whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms, are nurtured and nuzzled, carried and cuddled. This lyrical, bilingual book explores the many aspects of childcare in the animal kingdom. Stunning paintings celebrate tender moments between mother and child. In the back of the book, discussion guides, English and Spanish animal vocabulary, and information about a child’s first food encourage children to learn more about these 18 animals. The book introduces early scie...
Author: Dia L. Michels
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Paperback / softback
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:978-1-930775-65-7
ISBN:978-1-930775-66-4
Text Language:Spanish
Number of Pages:32
Service Provider:Mike Speiser
Beautiful bilingual book celebrates the bond between parent and child in the animal kingdom 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, fli...
Author: Dia L. Michels, Editor
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Pamphlet
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:978-1-930775-51-0
ISBN:978-1-930775-58-9
Text Language:English
Number of Pages:17
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. Booklet with half the length and one-quarter of the content of standard booklet. Designed for readers with a lower scientific literacy level.
Author: Naomi Bromberg Bar-Yam
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Novelty book
ISBN:978-1-930775-69-5
Text Language:English
Number of Pages:16
Service Provider:Lina Safar
With this warm and informative coloring book, parents and siblings of NICU babies learn that love and support flow from many places. Having a child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is difficult. It is important for every family member to be included. As children and their families read and color this book, they will learn how the NICU, other Moms, and local milk banks support breastfeeding and work to make the newest family member grow healthy and strong. Join NICU Coordinators, ...
Author: James J. McKenna Ph.D.
Offered by: Science, Naturally! / Platypus Media
Binding Type: Paperback / softback
Binding Type: Digital download
ISBN:978-1-930775-76-3
ISBN:978-1-930775-77-0
Text Language:English
Number of Pages:Approx. 260
Service Provider:Alison Kreckman
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.