Publisher Profile / Magination Press

Facts

Mission and genres: “Written for ages 4 through 18, these books deal with topics ranging from the everyday — starting school, shyness, normal fears, and a new baby in the house — to more serious problems, such as divorce, attention deficit disorder, depression, serious injury or illness, autism, trauma, death, and much more.

Most of our books are written by mental health professionals or those who work closely with them and with children. Our books help children understand their feelings, provide information about the topic or situation, and offer extensive practical coping strategies. A comprehensive Note to Parents is usually included to help guide parents, therapists, social workers, and teachers in using the book.“

Director: Kristine Enderle

Year Founded: 1987

Reviews

Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas by Susan D. Sweet & Brenda S. Miles, Illustrated by Valeria Docampo

Boss No More by Estelle Meens

School Made Easier: A Kid’s Guide to Study Strategies and Anxiety-Busting Tools by Wendy L. Moss & Robin A. Deluca-Acconi

Ben’s Flying Flowers by Inger Maier, Illustrated by Maria Bogade

Help is on the Way A Child’s Book About ADD by Jane Annunziata & Marc A. Nemiroff, Illustrated by Margaret Scott

Why Am I an Only Child? by Jane Annunziata & Marc A. Nemiroff, Illustrated by Margaret Scott

Awards

What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid’s Guide to Accepting Imperfection by Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD & Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, Illustrated by Janet McDonnell. 2015 Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

Lucy in the City: A Story about Developing Spatial Thinking Skills by Julie Dillemuth, PhD. 2015 Finalist for Picture Books

Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid by Wendy L. Moss, PhD. 2015 Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

Not Every Princess by Jeffrey Bone & Lisa Bone, Illustrated by Valeria Docampo. 2014 SILVER Winner for Picture Books

Ben’s Flying Flowers by Inger Maier, Illustrated by Maria Bogade. 2012 Finalist for Picture Books

Silence by Lemniscates. 2012 BRONZE Winner for Picture Books, Early Reader

Russell’s World: A Story For Kids About Autism by Charles A. Amenta III, Illustrated by Monika Pollak. 2011 Finalist for Family & Relationships

New Kid, New Scene: A Guide to Moving and Switching Schools by Debbie Glasser, PhD, and Emily Schenck. 2011 Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

Type 1 Teens: A Guide to Managing Your Life With Diabetes by Korey H. Hood, Illustrated by Bryan Ische. 2010 HONORABLE Mention for Young Adult Nonfiction

Attention, Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD by Patricia O. Quinn, Illustrated by Carl Pearce. 2009 Finalist for Juvenile Nonfiction

Imagine a Rainbow: A Child’s Guide for Soothing Pain by Brenda S. Miles, Illustrated by Nicole Wong. 2006 Finalist for Picture Books