Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on award-winning children's books from Fathom Publishing Company:
Bonus: Visit the Fathom Publishing website to learn more about each of these books, the subject matter, and the authors. You can also download and printout FREE activity booklets for family and kids!
Growing Up in Alaska: A Baby Arctic Tern
By: Constance Taylor (Author, Photographer), Ben O'Brien (Illustrator)Genres: Children's Bird Books, Children's Nonfiction Animal Books
Paperback: $10.99
Ebook: $4.99
A baby Arctic Tern hatches in Alaska. He has much to learn: how to eat, how to swim, how to bathe. But his greatest wish...is to FLY!
This is the story of an Alaskan Arctic Tern as he grows up in Alaska's Potter Marsh near Anchorage. You follow him as he learns to eat, swim, and care for his feathers. After many days of practice, trial and failure, he gains the joy of flying with his parents.
The text, photographs, and illustrations explain his experiences. Children see how he keeps on trying when practicing new skills. Perfect for reading to younger children and for older children to read to themselves.
A photographic story of learning, growing, and spreading your wings.
Awards/Recognition for Growing Up in Alaska
- Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Short List
- Eric Hoffer Award: Children's Honorable Mention
- Mom's Choice Awards: Gold Award Distinction
- eLit Book Awards: Gold Award: Children's Books (7 and under)
- Purple Dragonfly Book Award: Best Photography 2nd Place
- Nautilus Book Awards: Silver Award: Children's Picture Books/NonFiction
- Independent Publisher Book Awards: Silver Award: Best Children's Illustrated E-Book
- Colorado Independent Publishers Association EVVY Awards: Children’s Picture Books 2nd Place
- Colorado Independent Publishers Association EVVY Awards: Animals/Pets/Nature 3rd Place
- Feathered Quill Book Awards: Bronze/3rd Place
- Reader Views: Honorable Mention Early Reader-Ages 6-8
Aada's Story: The remarkable life of a rescued sea otter
By: Rachel J.E. SpragueGenres: Children's Nonfiction Nature Books, Children's Environment Books, Children's Marine Life Stories
Paperback: $12.99
Ebook: $5.99
An orphaned baby sea otter is rescued and grows to be the oldest male sea otter on record.
A baby sea otter named Adaa is found orphaned on a bush pilot's runway in remote Port Heiden, Alaska. Adaa's chances of survival are low, but through a chain of kindness and a remarkable rescue, he will live to be the oldest male sea otter on record.
Travel with Adaa through this beautifully illustrated true story of wildlife rescue. Readers will learn about the complex work that goes into rescuing and caring for sea otters at the Alaska SeaLife Center, and what happens when sea otters are no longer able to return to the wild.
Awards/Recognition for Aada's Story
- Eric Hoffer Book Awards: Finalist
- "The writing and illustrations are superb... This children's title is a hands-down winner. RECOMMENDED." ~The U.S. Review of Books
Luna's Star: an owlet flies to the stars
By: Sheamus AdairGenres: Children's Baby Animals Books, Children's Bird Books
Paperback: $10.99
Ebook: $3.99
The story of a special owlet who reached for the stars.
A little owlet named Luna lived in a deep dark forest. One night, Luna’s Momma and Papa told her, “Little Bird, you can be anything you want to be. Only the sky is the limit. So dream big.”
The sky is the limit, Luna thought as she fell asleep under her mother’s wing. Follow Luna as she launches herself into the sky and learns that if you reach out, there is no limit on what you can achieve!
Awards/Recognition for Luna's Star
- Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Best Books in Children's Interest
- Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Honorable Mention, Best Illustrations
- NYC Big Book Award, Distinguished Favorites
- ★★★★★ "A well-written story for all ages." ~Amazon Review
About the Publisher
Fathom Publishing Company was formed in 1981 by Connie Taylor. Over the years, Fathom has published books about Alaska, legal treatises, fiction, biography and memoir, and kids and teens books. Learn more at FathomPublishing.com, and be sure to follow them online:
