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Children's Picture Books

Picture books for the moments parenting doesn't come with instructions for.

Real feelings. Real families. Stories that help kids cope.

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Lara Balint, children's author

Hi, I'm Lara.

I'm a children's book author and grandmother of two from Alberta, Canada. The stories I once told my grandchildren at bedtime have become books that families everywhere can share and treasure, especially in the moments that are hardest to talk about.

Every book I write is built to make one hard conversation a little bit easier, for kids ages 3–7.

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A few places to begin, depending on what your family is facing right now.

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The Chosen and Loved Series

Stories about adoption, foster care, and the families that show up. Anchored by Chosen With Love, a bestseller in Children's Adoption Books.

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Georgie & Friends

A gentle golden puppy helps little ones name big feelings: mad, sad, worried, and everything in between.

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Toby the Tow Truck

Courage, kindness, and confidence on wheels, inspired by Lara's years as a tow truck dispatcher.

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The Big Feelings Colouring Pack

A free printable colouring pack featuring Georgie the puppy, made to help little ones name what they're feeling: happy, sad, angry, worried, loved, and calm.

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Hold On Tight, Little One

A story about the family that shows up, for kids in kinship care, and the aunts and uncles who become home.