Clavis Valentine's Day

Max lifts the top off the heart-shaped box and peeks inside. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate . . . Mama is going to love this gift! But . . . maybe he can try one?

Giraffe and Piggy are best friends. Piggy wants to give Giraffe a kiss, but Giraffe is too tall. What will Piggy do?

An endearing and simple story about friendship. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

A heartwarming polar bear story about love and tenderness for all ages.

Snowy the polar bear already knows a lot: where the yummy fishes swim, what a snowflake tastes like, that the wind can hug or bite, and when the sun and the moon are in the sky. He also knows how far he can go from Mommy and still be safe. Of course, there are things that Snowy doesn’t quite understand yet, but he does know the answer to the most important question . . .

"An appealing addition to Spanish board book collections, and a great choice for fans of Emma Dodd.” — School Library Journal

Copito, el osito polar, ya sabe mucho: dónde nadan los deliciosos peces, a qué sabe un copito de nieve, que el viento puede abrazar y también morder, y cuándo el sol y la luna están en el cielo. También sabe cuánto se puede alejar de mamá y aún estar a salvo. Por supuesto, hay cosas que Copito aún no comprende del todo, pero sabe la respuesta a la pregunta más importante . . .

Una conmovedora historia de un osito polar, sobre el amor y la cariño, para todas las edades.

"This is a nice book for grandpas and toddlers with a repetition on each set of pages. The repetitions are great for kids of this age, and the simple illustrations will catch their attention well. I look forward to checking out a physical copy of this book." - PGCL

Who do you love?
Grandma!

A cheerful little book about playing with Grandma.
For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

"This is a nice book for grandpas and toddlers with a repetition on each set of pages. The repetitions are great for kids of this age, and the simple illustrations will catch their attention well. I look forward to checking out a physical copy of this book." - PGCL

Who do you love?
Grandpa!

A cheerful little book about playing with Grandpa.
For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Follow this sweet journey around the world as different animals spread love, learning about them as you go along! 

The dolphin sees two seals kiss each other with their noses. That’s nice! thinks the dolphin. “Shall I give you a kiss with my nose?” she asks the turtle. The turtle would like that. Are there other animals who would like kisses too? 

A fun book full of affection! Soft-padded, with simple text and big, bright illustrations, it’s specifically geared towards toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on helping children understand the world and its surroundings.

“A sweet bedtime tale that will delight young children and their caregivers. Children will delight in the simply drawn mixed-media illustrations that accurately depict recognizable animals. A wonderful addition to picture book collections and early literacy kits on bedtime.” - School Library Journal

"I'm really good at giving kisses. Every night I make sure all the animals get a good-night kiss. Then they can sleep tight."
Before going to bed, Chick wants to give all the animals a good-night kiss. Meet the crocodile who's floating in the water, the rooster who's crowing loud, the horst running in the meadow, and the cutest art ever. From the big lion to the little hedgehog, they all get a sweet kiss from little Chick. Until he gets tired himself….

A sweet and endearing bedtime book. For good-night-kiss-givers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

"Solid outlines, flat colors, and uncluttered pages make this feel-good story accessible to the youngest lap sitters, who will no doubt want to give their reader a hug" - School Library Journal

A new day at the farm! The chickens are laying eggs. The cows are giving milk. And Chick? Chick can do something very special. Hug! Follow along as Chick brightens all the animals’ day with a hug. It is a sweet reminder about making time to just be present for each other and doing little things to spread kindness.

A cute book full of farm animals and hugs. For sweet readers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

A cute and lovely gift book for all ages!

"A sweet reminder to cuddle and kiss throughout a baby’s day." - Kirkus Reviews

"This is a short yet sweet book for babies or very small children. It is a mother or father that is giving kisses to the babies. It shows care and love. The illustrations are also very cute with baby animals." - Johnston County Schools

You are so kissable, from head to toe!

A sweet celebration of babies and kisses. For little ones of all ages.

"A Kiss for You by Guido Van Genechten is a sweet book for young children. It features adorable illustrations of baby animals with simple language perfect for reading to a small child or baby. The book highlights different body parts through the loving text, which provides nice language exposure. I would recommend adding this book to your baby’s library!" - Plymouth Public Schools

"This is a sweet, simple book about all a parent/guardian does for their little ones. Beautiful pictures and few words will hold a little one's attention." - Grant Public Library

A sweet book that explores the little things parents do to show how much they love their babies, from tasting their food to make sure it's good, to changing diapers or playing peak-a-boo. This love will be kind, supportive, and forever.

A cute board book perfect for little ones ages 1 and up.

"In such less words and enigmatic illustrations, comes forth a soul-stirring fable. It's beautiful and made me wonder how many of us fail to learn the most important lesson in life - follow your heart!" - Veracious Reads

Yuto receives a special gift. A gift that will change his life. A gift that moves him and brings him comfort, warmth and shelter. A gift for life. A gift to pass on.

A poetic fairy tale with valuable life lessons, stunning artwork and magnificent cutouts that will enchant you. For all ages.

"Kindness makes the world go round—and makes it better. Spare text speaks meaningfully about how small acts of kindness and thoughtfulness can make big differences, both in others’ lives and in one’s own. Kindness begets kindness and pays it forward: a timely, urgent message for all ages." - Kirkus Reviews

"Kindness is easy when it comes from the heart, as shown by a little pig, who finds solutions to various problems. He helps pick up toys for his friend mouse, offers a smile to a discouraged bunny, and builds a birdhouse for a cold little bird. Simple acts of random kindness (saying thank you, offering a smile, being patient, helping others, nurturing nature, protecting the environment, rescuing the innocent, sharing, cleaning up) can do wonders for small children who are leaning that kindness can make a difference." - TCH Literacy

It’s easy to be kind. Offer a smile. Say thank you. Lend a helping hand. You’ll see that when you are kind, others are kind too.

A little book about kindness and friendship. For people of all ages.

A little book about caring and friendship. For people of all ages.

Herman Hare always followed his nose. That is how he discovered the sweetest carrots. But one day, his nose led him to a whole new smell…. “So beautiful, it feels as if I were there.” – Eddy Hedgehog “Every time I read it, I’m touched to the very tip of my tail.” – Mouse Mia

A tender story about love, carrots, and hare leaps. For everyone with a nose for beautiful books.

Bestselling title is now a board book!

"This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety." - School Library Journal

The world is big ... Much, much bigger than Mother Kangaroo's pouch. But Little Kangaroo would rather stay with Mommy, where it's safer, warmer and easier. Mom tries to show Little Kangaroo all that life has to offer. It does no good at first, but then...

A splendid picture book about letting go in a loving way.

Selected for the White Raven 2020 list of recommendations!

"Great book for kindergarten and first-grade students especially during the opening days of school... Delightfully illustrated, very colorful and eye-catching. This book should be a part of every classroom and school library. Homes and public libraries should own copies of this book, too. The story is always encouraging exploration, positive feelings, and adventures for young people." - ITEEA

Kiki looks in the mirror. She thinks her fur is boring. Then Kiki has an idea. She uses pencils, ink, and paint to make herself colorful. Will her friends think she is special now?

A fun story about appreciating yourself just the way you are. For all children ages 4 and up.

A poetic celebration of a world full of possibilities, and the beauty of a million things to be and do. Go on a journey across oceans and mountains, gift smiles while traveling far, and find magic in the skies above.

I could look for magic

or find a million stars.

I could be a helper

or cross the deep blue sea . . .

but my favorite thing in all the world

is choosing to be me.

I Could Be A Million Things is a beautifully illustrated ode to what surrounds us and the inspiration to be found in nature, dreams, and the power we all carry inside of us. 

A beautifully illustrated, poetic picture book about a world full of possibilities. For jacks- and jills-of-all-trades ages 4 years and up.

"Will quietly build self-esteem and appreciation for a multitude of talents." - Kirkus Reviews

Suzy wonders what makes her special. She visits her friends to see what they do, and whether she can do it too.  After quite a trip, she still hasn’t found something special about herself. Thankfully, her friends help her see what’s unique about her, too. 

Join Suzy as she discovers her special talent, and learn fun facts about the animals in the story as you go along! 

A relatable story about searching for oneself and recognizing that we all have special talents, even if we might need help figuring it out.