“Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.” - Avocado the Turtle Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self. #### Editiorial Reviews #### "This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The illustrations add a 3D pop and a welcome splash of color, capturing the emotions of Avocado's banishment, her period of exile, and her happy life with her newfound friends. The lushly colored backgrounds, cute animals, and appealing nature imagery give children a lot to look at." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.

Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self.

Join Nacho, a smart and spirited cat, as he starts his first day of school! In this delightful story for young readers, Nacho discovers that being nervous is okay—it’s a sign of bravery and a chance to face fears. With supportive friends, a kind teacher, and a dash of courage, Nacho learns that every challenge is an opportunity for adventure. Will he overcome his worries and make his first day unforgettable? Find out in this heartwarming tale of confidence, friendship, and the joy of learning! “Sometimes being nervous is okay; it means you’re brave and ready to face your fears.” - Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar About the Authors: Kiara Shankar is a talented sixteen-year-old author and songwriter from San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading and creating artwork. Her recent book, Avocado the Turtle, has been translated into fifteen languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Ukrainian, and more. Vinay Shankar is a software professional who was inspired by his daughter’s passion for writing and songwriting and decided to collaborate with her. Together, their creative efforts have given life to great ideas! The father-daughter duo’s pop hits, sung by Marla Malvins, Primrose Fernetise, Francesca Shankar, Vin Cooper, and SpotZ the Frenchie, are now available for streaming on popular platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more. Learn more at the publisher’s website: www.vikipublishing.com.

Avocado and her friends Lemon, Bacon, and Honey are having a fun picnic. There, her friends find out that Avocado's birthday is coming up soon. They decide to plan a surprise party for her. But keeping it a secret is hard. Can they pull off the perfect birthday party for Avocado? Find out in this heartwarming book about the power of friendship and the joy of special occasions. "True friendship brings joyfulness to one's life." —Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar

A “captivating...truly original novel” (Cosmopolitan) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic. “Ms. Hoffman writes quite wonderfully about the magic in our lives and in the battered, indifferent world.”—The New York Times Book Review When Keith Rosen runs away from his Florida home—inexplicably taking along a motherless baby—his mother is perplexed, terrified, and ultimately takes off on her own journey to find him. The story of a divorced woman, her disillusioned teenage son, and the events that change their lives in ways both simple and extraordinary, Turtle Moon follows their path, in a suspenseful, beautifully written story that confirms once again the exquisite talent of Alice Hoffman.

Avocado Baby! A draw and write book is an 8x10 blank primary composition notebook with 108 white pages. It includes a storyboard for illustration of the story and dotted lined pages. Be sure to use the "Look Inside" feature to see the paper style. Use it for copy work, homeschool lessons, school assignments, or any moment inspiration hits.

A story for children about why we should care for our little blue planet, the only home we have, to teach ecology, sustainability and responsibility.