Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner

Elephants Do Forget: A Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner 2025 Royal Dragonfly Book Award in the category of Special Needs & Disability Awareness   We are thrilled to share that Elephants DO Forget: How Emory Found His Memory has earned first-place honors...

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Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner

Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Receives Prestigious Book Award Award-Winning Kids’ Book | 2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Honoree   With so many wonderful children’s books published each year, we are both thrilled and humbled to share that Lisbeth and the Littering...

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Kids book trends 2025

What’s Hot in Kids’ Books in 2025: Five Book Trends to Watch The world of children’s books is always changing, just like the interests and imaginations of young readers. As the year continues to roll along, there are still some...

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Book Reviews for Elephants Do Forget

Elephants DO Forget: The Book Reviews Are In Dive into recent book reviews for Elephants Do Forget. Read review excerpts from BookLife, Kirkus Reviews, Reedsy, and The Children's Book Review. About the Book: Elephants Do Forget: How Emory Found His Memory, by P.E....

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The Art of Choosing Picture Books: A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Story

The Art of Choosing Picture Books A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Story Selecting the right picture book for your child is more than a shopping trip—it's a joyful treasure hunt filled with imagination, laughter, and heart. With hundreds of...

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Learn the Story Behind the Story of Elephants DO Forget, A Children’s Book About Kindness

Author Showcase: An Interview with P.E. Shadrick, Hosted by The Children's Book Review I recently sat down with The Children's Book Review to discuss the story behind Elephants DO Forget: How Emory Found His Memory. I'm happy to share this...

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Win a Signed Copy of Elephants Do Forget

Win a Signed Copy of Elephants Do Forget! To celebrate the release of Elephants DO Forget: How Emory Found His Memory, we're giving away a signed copy to five lucky winners. The contest runs from July 4 to July 24, 2025, and...

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Elephants Do Forget: How Emory Found His Memory, Hits Bookstores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2025 P.E. Shadrick's Heartwarming Tale, "Elephants Do Forget: How Emory Found His Memory," Hits Bookstores ATLANTA, GA— Introducing a charming new story for young readers, "Elephants Do Forget: How Emory Found His Memory," by P.E. Shadrick, a...

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Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Named 2025 Literary Global Award Finalist!

2025 Literary Global Children's Book Award Finalist! Happy to announce that Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs was named a 2025 Literary Global Children's Book Award Finalist! So pleased to be included in such a wonderful collection of children's books. To see a...

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Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Named a 2024 Story Monsters Winner!

An Award-Winning Children's Book! The 2024 Story Monsters Approved Book Winners for children's picture books have been announced. And we're thrilled that Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs has been named a winner! This award is especially heartfelt, as the award panel consists of...

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