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Never Ever Build a Soapbox Car!
Does your child give up the moment things get challenging?
You want kids who persevere through obstacles, who learn that finishing what they start matters more than instant success. But finding books that actually inspire this kind of stick-with-it determination feels impossible.
Join Brother and Sister as their Saturday activity turns into an all-out racing adventure!
Never Ever Build a Soapbox Car! is the second book in the Never Ever Build a... Collection where Brother and Sister's DIY project transforms into an epic gravity-powered race that teaches kids what it means to give it all you've got.
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Never Ever Build a Blanket Fort!
Does this sound familiar?
Your kids are glued to screens while you're desperately searching for activities that will spark their creativity and get them moving. You want them to problem-solve, use their imaginations, and maybe—just maybe—play together without fighting!
Meet the siblings whose blanket fort adventure got completely out of hand!
Never Ever Build a Blanket Fort! is a book about bravery for kids featuring two siblings whose simple blanket fort transforms into something extraordinary through the power of imagination.
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"It is not often that a story about a disability is so well done...
What an important message to convey to kids right now - 'let’s help others too.'"
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What readers are saying about Ada and the Helpers:
"There is a real lack of books where a deaf/HoH character is represented in a fun story that doesn’t focus entirely on the character’s hearing loss journey. Well, Ada and the Helpers is one of these books, and I am so thankful for that... The rhyming is so well done, the ASL is an amazing idea, and the illustrations perfectly complement the story. This book is such a gift to the hearing loss community, as well as to those outside. It is absolutely a new favorite in my home."
Katie Petruziello, Author of Mighty Mila
and parent of child with cochlear implants
"Not only is this a fun story children will love to read (and remember!), but it is also a very fine lesson about the importance of friendship and helping friends... Very highly recommended."
Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 500 Reviewer
"The book is excellent quality (with a poster dust jacket as a bonus) and the illustrations are gorgeous. The story itself is very cute. The little fox with her CI's just hears with that help (and dances of course!), and the book doesn't make it a big deal. Her friends all have concerns of their own but as they all find out, they can give and receive help all together. I think my grandchildren will like this book a lot."
Laurie, Amazon Reviewer
"What a lovely book following a young hearing impaired fox on her adventure though the forest making friends on her way to a talent show. The ASL words are a great interactive read aloud feature. We love books that showcase differently abled friends and I can't wait to buy this for my school's library!"
Barb, Amazon Reviewer
Welcome!
My name is Travis D. Peterson, and I'm an author, book designer, and author coach.
My debut book, Ada and the Helpers, is a children's picture book that inspires little ones to see past their challenges, discover their God-given strengths, and use them for the good of others.
Ada and the Helpers was inspired by my daughter, who was born deaf. This book brings awareness to hearing loss, cochlear implants, and sign language. It has won multiple medals from Northern Lights Book Awards, Chanticleer International Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer International Book Award.
I now have multiple books and other items such as my ASL Alphabet flash cards available! Click the button below to see all that I have to offer.
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