News & Awards

1: How Many People Does it Take to Make a Difference?

• Living Now Award, Motivation and Inspiration, Gold (2010)

And Then... Volume One

• Washington State Book Award, Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award for Picture Book (2014)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Activity Book, Gold (2014)
• Independent Publishers Book Awards, Children’s Interactive, Gold (2014)

Frank & Funny

• The LOUIE Awards, Friendship/Encouragement (Humorous), Below $3.50 (2015)
• The LOUIE Awards, Get Well/Feel Better, Below $3.50 (2014)
• The LOUIE Awards, Friendship/Encouragement (Humorous), Below $3.50 (2013)
• The LOUIE Awards, Get Well/Feel Better, Below $3.50 (2013)

I Like...

• Independent Publishers Book Awards, Children’s Picture Book, Silver (2016)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Children’s Interactive, Silver (2016)
• Creative Child Awards, Travel Fun Activity Books (2016)

In Other Words...

• The LOUIE Awards, Friendship/Encouragement (General), Below $4.00 (2018)
• The LOUIE Awards, Get Well/Feel Better (General), Below $4.00 (2018)

Made by Me

• Creative Child Awards, Creative Play of the Year, Kids Creative Activity Books (2018)

Me Museum

• Creative Child Awards, Book of the Year, Kids Activity Books (2017)
• Creative Child Awards, Creative Play Award, Promotes Creative Play (2017)

Motto

• The Trendy Awards, Office, Finalist (2014)

On Words

• The LOUIE Awards, Friendship/Encouragement (General), Below $3.50 (2017)

Positively Green

• The Trendy Awards, Green, Finalist (2012)
• Gifty’s Specialty Gift Product of the Year, Merchandising and Display, Finalist (2011)
• The LOUIE Awards, Sympathy, Below $3.50 (2014)
• The LOUIE Awards, Mother’s Day, Below $3.50 (2014)
• The LOUIE Awards, Birthday - General, Below $3.50 (2013)
• The LOUIE Awards, Valentine’s Day, Below $3.50 (2013)
• The LOUIE Awards, Family Celebrations, Below $3.50 (2013)
• The LOUIE Awards, Mother’s Day, Below $3.50 (2013)
• The LOUIE Awards, Congratulations/Special Occasion, Below $3.50 (2013)
• The LOUIE Awards, Thank You, Below $3.50 (2011)
• The LOUIE Awards, Friend/Encouragement - General, Below $3.50 (2010)
• The LOUIE Awards, Sympathy, Below $3.50 (2010)
• The LOUIE Awards, Card of the Year (2009)

Story Lines

• Independent Publishers Book Awards, Children’s Interactive, Bronze (2014)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Activity Book, Gold (2014)

So Many Cuddles

• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Picture Book – Preschool, Gold (2017)

Superpowers!

• Independent Publisher Book Awards, Children's Interactive, Gold (2018)
• Creative Child Awards, Kids Product of the Year, Kids Keepsake Products (2017)

Tickle Monster Laughter Kit

• Gifty’s Specialty Gift Product of the Year, Toys and Games, Finalist (2011)
• Mom’s Choice Award, Best Three Children’s Books of 2009 (2009)
• Mom’s Choice Award, Novelty Book, Gold (2009)
• Mom’s Choice Award, People’s Choice, Gold (2009)
• Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Inc.’s Seal of Approval, Excellence in Parenting Products (2009)

The Girl Who Ran

• Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice, Historical People, Places, and Events (2018)
• IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, Young Reader: Nonfiction (8–12 Years), Silver (2018)
• Independent Publisher Book Awards, Children's Picture Books (All Ages), Gold (2018)
• The Amelia Bloomer List (2018)
• Junior Library Guild Selection (2017)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Non-Fiction – Picture Book, Gold (2017)

The Man Made of Stars

• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Best Illustrator, Gold (2015)

The Tooth Fairy Kit

• NY NOW: Best New Product, Gift, Finalist (2016)
• The Trendy Awards, Gift, Finalist (2016)
• Independent Publishers Book Awards, Children’s Picture Book, Silver (2016)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Book with Merchandise, Gold (2016)
• Creative Child Awards, Keepsakes (2016)

What Do You Do With a Chance?

• Independent Publisher Book Awards, Children's Picture Books (All Ages), Gold (2018)

What Do You Do With a Problem?

• National Indie Excellence Awards, Children’s Inspirational/Motivational (2017)
• The Christopher Awards, Books for Young People (2017)
• Mom’s Choice Award, Children’s Picture Books (All Ages), Gold (2016)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Children’s Picture Books (All Ages), Gold (2016)

What Do You Do With an Idea?

• Independent Publishers Book Awards, Children’s Picture Books (All Ages), Gold (2014)
• Washington State Book Award, Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award for Picture Book (2014)
• Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Children’s Picture Books (All Ages), Gold (2014)
• Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award (2014)
• USA Best Book Awards, Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction, Finalist (2014)
• National Stationery Show’s Best New Product Award, Lifestyle, Finalist (2014)

Yes, You

• The LOUIE Awards, Everyday Boxed Set, $2.50 and Below (2017)

You Belong Here

• National Indie Excellence Awards, Children’s Inspirational/Motivational, Finalist (2017)
• Independent Publishers Book Awards, Children’s Picture Books (7 & Under), Gold (2017)

An Inspired Life

• INBETWEEN, "Inspired Ideas" (December 2017)

And Then... I Wrote a Story

• Gifts & Decorative Accessories, "Write and Learn" (July 2014)

And Then... Story Starters

• Bay State Parent, "2017 Holiday Gift Guide" (November 2017)
• The Seattle Times, "Kids’ Shop: Spin an Original Tale With a Little Help From Story Starters" (January 2016)
• Gift Shop, "Creative Consumers" (October 2013)

Beautiful Thoughts

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "This Week's Picks: Beeswax Lip Balm, Kid-Safe Perfume, Cozy Socks and More" (February 2018)

Be Wild

• Stationery Trends, "Spatter-ific!" (May 2017)

Because I Had a Teacher

• San Antonio Our Kids Magazine, "Holiday Gift Guide: Cool Gift Ideas for Kids" (November 2017)
• Gifts & Decorative Accessories, "New Compendium Release Celebrates Educators, Introduces Emerging Sales Category" (December 2016)
• Gift Shop, "Gifts for Graduates & Teachers" (December 2016)
• Museums and More, "New 'Because I Had a Teacher' Children’s Book Celebrates Educators" (December 2016)

Celebrating You

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Wheeling and Dealing" (November 2013)

Endlessly Grateful

• Stationery Trends, "Trend of the Month Club: Foiled Again!" (August 2017)

Escapes

• Stationery Trends, "Meditate on What is Good" (July 2017)

Expecting You and Letters to You

• Stationery Trends, "Design from A to Z" (October 2015)

Frank & Funny

• Gift Shop, "All Things Paper" (Spring 2017)
• Gift Beat, "Show Finds: Just in & Retailing" (September 2013)

Frank & Funny Mini Notebooks

• Stationery Trends, "Rooted in Creativity" (October 2015)

Giving Thanks

• Real Simple, "6 Thanksgiving Tabletop Accessories" (October 2016)
• Stationery Trends, "Best Trends: 2015 Trend Award winners announced" (July 2015)
• The Seattle Times, "A Meal to Remember" (November 2014)
• Gifts & Decorative Accessories, "Gathering for Thanks" (September 2014)

Happy Is...

• FOX 2 now, "Feeling happy and healthy even if you can’t stick with your new year’s resolution" (January 2018)

Hello, Little One!

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Oh Baby!" (January 2016)

I Love You Dad

• Gift Shop, "The Masculine Touch: Just for Dad" (January 2016)
• Gift Shop, "Gifts for Dad" (January 2015)

I Wrote a Book About You

• Reader’s Digest, "25 of the Best Valentine Gifts for Him" (February 2018)

I Wrote a Card for You

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Gracious for Greetings in 2018" (December 2017)

In Other Words...

• Felt & Wire, "These Compendium Cards Celebrate the Written Word" (February 2017)

Life Is Beautiful

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Immersing in Inspiration" (July 2018)

Life/Style Notebooks

• Stationery Trends, "Fresh Picks" (Spring 2017)
• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "On the Write Side" (November 2016)

Live This Day

• FOX 2 now, "Simple tips to get through the drudgery" (April 2018)
• Publisher’s Weekly, "The Write Direction" (October 2017)

May You Live a Life You Love Boxed Note Card Set

• Stationery Trends, "The Hit List" (July 2014)

Miss Todd and Her Wonderful Flying Machine

• Buzzfeed, "“Miss Todd” Delivers The Feminist Heroine Of Your Dreams" (June 2015)

Motto

• Self, "49 Travel Essentials Travel Experts Never Go on Vacation Without" (May 2018)
• Anthropologie, "What’s In Her Bag?" (March 2017)
• Minimums, Michelle Poler: Conqueror of Fears (March 2017)
• Gift Shop, "All Things Paper" (Spring 2017)
• Stationery Trends, "Trend of the Month Club: Back in Black" (February 2017)
• Real Simple, "47 Great Mother’s Day Gifts" (April 2017)
• Gift Shop, "A Stationer’s Dream" (May 2016)
• The Seattle Times, "Holiday Gift Guide: Teens" (November 2014)

My Dad: His Stories, His Words

• Southern Lady, "More Gift Ideas for Dad" (May 2013)

My Mom: Her Stories, Her Words

• Pregnancy & Newborn, "Just for Mom: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide" (May 2012)

My Wish For You and Because of You

• The Paper Chronicles: "Letter Writing Campaign: New Response!" (July 2016)

Now is the Time for Dreams

• Cottages & Gardens, "27 Ways to Pamper Yourself this Holiday Season" (December 2018)
• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Immersing in Inspiration" (July 2018)

On Words

• Stationery Trends, "More Great Finds" (May 2014)
• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Stationery" (May 2015)

Positively Green

• Gift Shop, "The Power of Positivity" (January 2011)
• Retailing Insight, "Moms, Dads & Grads" (February 2015)

So Many Cuddles

• Gift Shop, "Holiday Gift Guide" (July 2017)

Story Lines Colored Pencils

• Gift Shop, "Great for Grades" (January 2016)
• Stationery Trends, "Alive With Color" (January 2016)

Thank You, Mom

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Holidays: Easy Does It" (November 2016)

Thanks a Bunch

• Gifts, Gourmet, and Décor, "Get Inspired: Touching Gifts for Everyday Consumers" (July 2012)

The Girl Who Ran

• School Library Journal, "History Has Its Eyes on Her: Biographies of women are a hot trend in children’s publishing" (January 2018)
• Readings, "10 empowering books for raising young activists" (January 2018)
• Women’s Running, "Bobbi Gibb Discusses Changing Social Consciousness Through Running" (December 2017)
• Women’s Running, "Holiday Gift Guide: The Family That Runs Together" (November/December 2017)
• Red Tricycle, "The Best Books to Give Kids This Year" (November 2017)
• School Library Journal, "Teaching The Girl Who Ran" (June 2017)
• The Children’s Book Review, "Illustration Inspiration: Susanna Chapman, The Girl Who Ran" (August 2017)
• Red Tricycle, "7 Role Models You Actually Want Your Kids to Look Up To" (August 2017)
• Red Tricycle, "This New Book about a Trailblazing Woman Rocks for So Many Reasons" (August 2017)
• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Our Favorite Purse, Summer Reading List and More" (August 2017)
• The Classroom Bookshelf, "The Girl Who Ran: Bobbi Gibb, the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon" (April 2017)

The Man Made of Stars

• Seattle’s Child, "Shop: Lively and Locally Made" (October 2015)
• Seattle’s Child, "Who Makes the Stars? 'The Man Made of Stars' Highlights the Mystical Magic of the Night Sky" (October 2015)
• National Stationery Show Daily, "Product Peek" (May 2015)

The Numbers Series

• Do It Yourself, "10 DIY Ideas to Steal" (October 2011)

The Tooth Fairy Kit

• Seattle’s Child, "Shop: Lively and Locally Made" (January 2017)
• Gift Shop, "Trendmakers: 7th Annual Trendy Awards Winners Announced" (May 2016)
• Publishers Weekly, "Beyond Coloring Books: Gifts & Sidelines 2016" (January 2016)

ThoughtFulls

• Parade, "What's in Author Petra Kolber's Bag? (August 2018)
• FOX 2 now, "Feeling happy and healthy even if you can’t stick with your new year’s resolution" (January 2018)
• Gift Shop, "Stocking Stuffers & Impulse Buyers" (October 2017)
• The Paper Chronicles, "On Civility: Compendium’s ThoughtFulls" (December 2013)
• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Stationery: Thoughtfully Stated" (May 2013)

Tickle Monster

• Explore the Pearl, "Arts, Crafts & Fun Kids Stuff" (November 2013)

Tickle Monster and Boogie Monster

• Seattle Metropolitan "Children’s Play: Our Favorite Local Goodies, Gear, and Gadgets" (May 2013)

Tiny Perfect Things

• The Chicago Tribune, "Powerful collection from MLK's pastor – fitting for our current political moment – leads roundup review of spiritual books" (November 2018)
• The Classroom Bookshelf, "Tiny, Perfect Things" (September 2018)
• Brain Pickings, "Tiny, Perfect Things: A Lyrical Illustrated Invitation to Presence" (August 2018)
• The New York Times, "Grandmas and Grandpas Are a Kid’s Natural Allies in These Books" (June 2018)
• The Children's Book Review, "M.H. Clark Discusses Tiny, Perfect Things" (June 2018)

What Do You Do With a Chance?

• Barnes & Noble, "Barnes & Noble's Best Picture Books of 2018: Books" (December 2018)
• Brightly, "Kobi Yamada on Embracing Our Ideas and the Chances That Come Our Way" (February 2018)
• Publishers Weekly, "What Do You Do with a Bookshop?" (February 2018)

What Do You Do With a Problem?

• Psychology Today, "You Are What You Read" (December 2017)
• Romper, "10 Books Every Child Should Read Before First Grade" (December 2017)
• Booklist, "Classroom Connections: Mindfulness for Children" (September 2017)
• New York Times Best Seller (September 2016)

What Do You Do With an Idea?

• San Antonio Our Kids Magazine, "Holiday Gift Guide: Cool Gift Ideas for Kids" (November 2017)
• International Examiner, "Children’s Books Hold Truth, Magic in Lessons Learn" (December 2016)
• Seattle Magazine, "Big Idea: The Little Children’s Book That Could – And Did" (October 2016)
• Woman’s World, "Holiday Shopping Guide: Best Toys of 2015" (October 2015)
• Jewish Family Times, "Embrace the Details for Sukkot 5776" (September 2015)
• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "Giftables: Thought for All Ages" (June 2015)
• Seattle’s Child, "Local picture book has a message worth sharing" (September 2016)
• New York Times Best Seller (September 2016)

Write Now Journals

• Yoga Journal, "The Must List" (March 2018)
• Stationery Trends, "Hello, 2018!" (January 2018)
• Gift Shop, "Trend Report: Wanderlust" (January 2018)
• Gift Shop, "Holiday Gift Guide" (July 2017)
• Stationery Trends, "Fresh Picks: Sea Creators" (September 2017)
• Stationery Trends, "Fashion in Fashion" (January 2014)
• Stationery Trends, "Fresh Picks: Literary Greats" (October 2014)
• Stationery Trends, "Fresh Picks" (October 2012)
• Retailing Insight, "Moms, Dads & Grads" (February 2016)
• Seattle Magazine, "Simple Pleasures: Under $30" (December 2013)
• Publishers Weekly, "Beyond Coloring Books: Gifts & Sidelines 2016" (January 2016)

Yes, You

• Gifts and Decorative Accessories, "You Can Do It!" (March/April 2017)

You Belong Here

• ABC Action News, "Lower Moreland elementary school principal reads via FaceTime to kids stuck on bus" (November 2018)
• Magnolia Journal, "A Look at Baby Crew's Nursery" (Fall 2018)
• Brain Pickings, "You Belong Here: An Illustrated Antidote to Our Existential Homelessness" (September 2018)

The 10 Book

• Giftware News, "Open Up New Sales" (February 2014)