​Lily's Big Sister Surprise Paperback – Large Print, July 7, 2025
by John R. Fugazzie (Author), Matthew Fugazzie (Contributor)

A Big Surprise Brings Even Bigger Joy!
Lily is a young girl whose life is already full of love and adventure. But one sunny morning, everything changes with Mommy and Daddy’s special announcement: Lily is going to be a big sister!
Follow Lily as she prepares for her important new role. With help from her loving family, Lily discovers that being a big sister isn’t just about sharing toys—it’s about sharing your heart.

A tender, charming story about the joy that a new sibling can bring. It’s perfect for growing families ready to celebrate a new arrival!

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George the Giraffe Learns a Lesson 
Paperback Large Print, July 19, 2025
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author)

​Part of: George the Giraffe (2 books)
Actions have consequences, as George the Giraffe is about to learn!

George the Giraffe is bored. In fact, he's so bored that he decides to go visit his best friend, Ed the Elephant. However, their day doesn't go as planned. Their misadventures snowball into a hilarious series of events involving friendship, fibs, and hard-learned lessons.

This book is perfect for kids learning how to read. It teaches about the importance of honesty, self-control, and being a good friend, all with a hearty dose of laughter. With silly dialogue, lovable characters, and relatable lessons wrapped in outrageous fun, George the Giraffe Learns a Lesson is sure to become a bedtime favorite!

If your child loves funny animals and unexpected life lessons, George the Giraffe is ready to make them giggle and learn!

George The Giraffe And His Missing Friend 
​Paperback – Large Print, December 21, 2024
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author)

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George the Giraffe is looking for his best friend, Ed the Elephant. But where could Ed be? Now George has to try to find his missing friend so they can go play together!

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​Today I Got Angry: My Mad Journal: (Chester the Bear Version)                   Paperback – June 17, 2025
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author)

Anger is real. So is learning how to deal with it.
Today I Got Angry: My Mad Journal is a fun, helpful, and empowering guide for kids who sometimes feel like they're going to explode and don’t know what to do about it. This interactive journal lets children explore their anger in a safe, private space by writing down what happened, how they felt, and how they responded.
With guided prompts, calming exercises, simple breathing techniques, and playful activities, this book turns emotional outbursts into valuable learning moments. Kids will gain words to describe their feelings, discover positive ways to cool down, and learn how to take control of their anger rather than letting their anger control them.
Perfect for home or the classroom, this journal is more than just a place to vent. It’s a powerful tool to build emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and lifelong coping skills.
Because it's okay to feel mad, but it's how you react that matters.

​$ 6.99

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​Today I Got Angry: My Mad Journal: (Lacey the Bear Version)                                Paperback – June 17, 2025
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author)

Anger is real. So is learning how to deal with it.
Today I Got Angry: My Mad Journal is a fun, helpful, and empowering guide for kids who sometimes feel like they're going to explode and don’t know what to do about it. This interactive journal lets children explore their anger in a safe, private space by writing down what happened, how they felt, and how they responded.
With guided prompts, calming exercises, simple breathing techniques, and playful activities, this book turns emotional outbursts into valuable learning moments. Kids will gain words to describe their feelings, discover positive ways to cool down, and learn how to take control of their anger rather than letting their anger control them.
Perfect for home or the classroom, this journal is more than just a place to vent. It’s a powerful tool to build emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and lifelong coping skills.
Because it's okay to feel mad, but it's how you react that matters.

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About Matthew Fugazzie 

​Matthew Fugazzie is an author of fantasy, science fiction,
mystery, comedy, and horror stories. He also writes poetry
and online content. He is currently working on the "Madison
Lockhart Mysteries" series, featuring the private
investigator Madison Lockhart. The second book in the
series, "Lost and Found: A Madison Lockhart Mystery," was
recently released on Amazon. He is currently hard at work
on the next installment of the series.

About Matthew's customized children's book series Matt got started writing a few children's books for his nieces and nephews and they collaborated with his dad on Lily's book 
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​Parents of young children are often looking for books that are not only entertaining but also help teach important life lessons, social-emotional skills, and practical habits. Here are some highly relevant and marketable themes for children's books that parents are likely to be concerned about and willing to purchase:

1. Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health

• Managing Big Feelings (anger, sadness, fear)
• Mindfulness and Calmness
• Dealing with Anxiety or Worry
• Building Confidence and Self-Esteem

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2. Social Skills & Inclusion

• Making Friends and Sharing
• Kindness and Empathy
• Celebrating Differences (race, abilities, cultures)
• Dealing with Bullies or Exclusion

3. Life Transitions

• Starting School or Daycare
• Welcoming a New Sibling
• Moving to a New Home
• Losing a Pet or Loved One

4. Healthy Habits

• Brushing Teeth and Bath Time
• Eating Healthy Foods
• Getting Enough Sleep
• Screen Time Balance

5. Safety and Responsibility

• Stranger Danger and Body Safety
• Internet Safety (for slightly older kids)
• Taking Care of Pets
• Cleaning Up and Helping at Home

6. Diversity, Equity & Identity

• Multicultural Celebrations
• Gender Identity and Expression
• Family Structures (e.g., single parents, same-sex parents, grandparents)

7. Environmental Awareness

• Recycling and Taking Care of the Earth
• Loving Animals and Nature
• Gardening and Growing Food

8. Imagination and Problem Solving

• Creative Thinking and Curiosity
• STEM Concepts in Fun Ways
• Overcoming Challenges and Trying Again

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Let’s brainstorm specific story ideas and titles across a few of the most compelling themes. I’ll include a mix of emotional, educational, and imaginative concepts that could resonate with both children and their parents:

1. Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health
Story Idea:
🧸 “Benny the Bear Has a Big Feeling”
Benny feels something bubbling inside when things don’t go his way. With the help of his forest friends, he learns to name his feelings and find calm.

Story Idea:
🌧️ “The Worry Cloud”
A little girl discovers a cloud that follows her around when she’s nervous. She learns breathing and talking techniques to shrink it.

2. Social Skills & Inclusion

Story Idea:
🧩 “Milo Makes a Friend”
Milo, a shy hedgehog, wants to make friends but doesn’t know how. He learns that kindness and listening go a long way.

Story Idea:
🌍 “We All Belong on Rainbow Street”
A celebration of a diverse neighborhood where every family is different—and that’s what makes it special.

3. Life Transitions

Story Idea:
🎒 “First Day, Hooray!”
A nervous child imagines all the things that could go wrong on the first day of school—only to discover it’s full of fun and new friends.

Story Idea:
🐾 “Goodbye, Max”
A gentle story about saying goodbye to a beloved pet, helping children understand grief and memory.

4. Healthy Habits

Story Idea:
🦷 “The Toothbrush Parade”
Every night, the toothbrushes come alive and march through the bathroom, making brushing fun and exciting.

Story Idea:
🥦 “Captain Veggie Saves the Day”
A superhero who gets his powers from healthy foods helps kids learn the value of eating their greens.

5. Safety and Responsibility

Story Idea:
🚦 “Stop, Look, and Listen with Leo the Llama”
Leo teaches kids how to cross the street safely, avoid strangers, and be aware of their surroundings.

Story Idea:
🐶 “Penny’s Pet Promise”
A young girl learns what it really means to take care of a pet—from feeding to cleaning to loving.

6. Environmental Awareness

Story Idea:
🌱 “The Garden That Grew Kindness”
A community garden brings neighbors together and teaches kids about planting, patience, and sharing.

Story Idea:
🐢 “Toby the Turtle’s Plastic Problem”
Toby teaches kids how plastic pollution affects ocean life and what they can do to help.

7. Imagination and Problem Solving

​Story Idea:
🧠 “The Idea Machine”
A curious child builds a machine that runs on imagination—but it only works when she believes in herself.

Story Idea:
🔧 “Fix-It Fox and the Puzzle Parade”
A clever fox helps his friends solve problems using creativity and teamwork.