"The illustrations are as magical as the story….a good bedtime story,...I Wasn’t Invited to the Birthday is perfect for those times when an invite doesn’t arrive. It also contains themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-esteem. Teachers and therapists could make use of this story as could homeschooling parents.” — KidLit Reviews "Gorgeous illustrations and a great story.” — Jeri Light, Siouxland Libraries Reviews for THE WINTER TRAIN by Susanna Isern: "A fine read-aloud for a fall story time." - Kirkus Reviews "...a wondrous magical picture book, which is sure to please the child in all of us." - Good Reads with Ronna "A delightful tale of friendship and solidarity, Winter's Train takes young readers on a touching touching journey that brings out the very best in everyone." - Mundie Kids Reviews for THE MAGIC BALL OF WOOL by Susanna Isern: "Writing in the style of a traditional folk tale, Isern has crafted a gentle story of camaraderie and magic with a light dose of ecology." - Kirkus Reviews "A whole community rallies to save a single distressed soul. How can you not love a story like that?" - BookDragon blog, Smithsonian

National publicity campaign to parents, caregivers, librarians, and teachers emphasizing positive self-esteem and overcoming disappointment Indie bookstore outreach via Advance Access and more KidsBuzz promotion via Shelf Awareness and School Library Journal's Extra Helping

Somos8 is a series that addresses values, emotions and feelings and helps children to overcome certain issues that they face at home, at school or around them as they grow up. It is also aimed at parents to help them help children deal with these issues, whether it is fear, exclusion, isolation, competitiveness, anger or curiosity.