Children’s Books

IZI the Fly  (English Edition)

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IZI the Fly  (English Edition) Paperback – Large Print, October 2024

IZI the Fly  –  IZI, pronounced as “ezee,” meaning “fly” in Tamazight (Nador), is a children’s book that offers a wealth of educational benefits. It tells the story of a cute little fly, IZI, who is on a quest for food. As IZI flies around the house, getting into all sorts of trouble, children have the chance to learn words in Tamazight (using Tifinagh script & Latin) and English. Parents can share this enriching experience with their children in either or both languages. This engaging book not only facilitates language learning but also enhances cognitive development, making it a valuable resource for Amazigh parents living in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Author & Illustrator: JoAnna Pettit-Almasude
Publisher: Middle East Publishing, Dihya Imprint
Published: October 18, 2024
Language: English, Tamazight
Paperback: ISBN-13: 978-1-935773-04-7
Ebook: ISBN-13: 978-1-935773-05-4
Paperback: Library of Congress LCCN: 2020949619
Pages: 37 pages
Dimensions: 6 x 0.08 x 9 inches

Mein Tamazight (German Edition)

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Tamazight Inu: Mein Tamazight (German Edition) Paperback – Large Print, July 2023

German Edition  by JoAnna Pettit-Almasude(Author), Amar Almasude(Translator), Stefanie Seaton(Translator)
A children’s book in the language of Tamazight translated to German. TAMAZIGHT INU means MEIN TAMAZIGHT in German. This cute and highly illustrated book helps German-speaking children learn the names of the human body parts in Tamazight (using Tifinagh script & Latin). Parents can read the book to children in either or both languages. This engaging book will facilitate Amazigh parents living in Germany and other German-speaking countries to teach their children their native language of Tamazight!

Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park Available

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The Adventures of Lucy and Luke: Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park

Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park

The Adventures of Lucy and Luke: Meet Lucy and Luke, two sweet little pups who are the best friends … most of the time. They are always on the lookout for fun. They find excitement and adventure everywhere, and their quest for adventure sometimes gets them into trouble. Along with their best friend Angel, Luke and Lucy go on daily adventures around the house, in the side yard, and when they go on walks around their neighborhood.

In book one, Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park, Luke and Lucy meet their friends Kayla and Poppy to go to the neighborhood puppy park. As they enjoy themselves and have a lot of fun, little Lucy runs into the mean Bully Gang. Things get tricky when Lucy is cornered and bullied by the group. The book explores how to deal with bullying from a “puppy perspective.” This book aims to teach children strategies to deal with challenging bully situations. Stand up for what is right … even if you stand alone!

  • Hardback Book
  • Paperback Book 
  • Digital Book

Adventures of Lucy and Luke details:

  • Hardback ISBN-13: 978-1-935773-07-8
  • Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1-935773-06-1
  • Digital book ISBN-13: 978-1-935773-15-3
  • Library of Congress LCCN: 2022940947
  • Language: English
  • Pages: 36 pages
  • Dimensions: 6 x 0.08 x 9 inches

The Adventures of Lucy and Luke’s first book is out! The title is Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park, written and illustrated by JoAnna Pettit-Almasude, and edited by Kay Pettit.

Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park

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Bully Trouble at the Puppy ParkThe Adventures of Lucy and Luke: Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park

Hardcover Publication Date: August 8, 2022
Softcover Publication Date: September 15, 2022
Digital Publication Date: July 22, 2022  (Available now – $5.99 at Google Play)

Publisher: Middle East Publishing, GoldenTree Imprint
Hardcover: ISBN – 978-1-935773-07-8
Softcover:  ISBN  – 978-1-935773-06-1
Digital Book: ISBN – 978-1-935773-15-3
Library of Congress LCCN: 2022940947
Softcover: Open Library –  OL38890559M
Digital Book: Open Library – OL28395753W
Language: English
Pages: 36 pages
Dimensions: 6 x 0.08 x 9 inches

The Adventures of Lucy and Luke’s first book is out! The title is Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park, written and illustrated by JoAnna Pettit-Almasude and edited by Kathryn Pettit.

Series and first book synopsis:

The Adventures of Lucy and Luke: Meet Lucy and Luke, two sweet little pups who are the best of friends … most of the time. They are always on the lookout for fun. They find excitement and adventure everywhere, and their quest for adventure sometimes gets them into trouble. Along with their best friend Angel, Luke and Lucy go on daily adventures around the house, in the side yard, and when they go on walks around their neighborhood.

In book one, Bully Trouble at the Puppy Park, Luke and Lucy meet their friends Kayla and Poppy to go to the neighborhood puppy park. As they enjoy themselves and have a lot of fun, little Lucy runs into the mean Bully Gang. Things get tricky when Lucy is cornered and bullied by the group. The book explores how to deal with bullying from a “puppy perspective.” This book aims to teach children strategies to deal with challenging bully situations. Stand up for what is right … even if you stand alone!