Blue Manatee Press

a press with purpose blue manatee press was founded in 2011 with a mission to create meaningful, enduring books that help bring grown-ups and children together. led by a pediatrician, our team consists of experts in child development, fine art, and children’s literature, our laboratory an award-winning independent bookstore in business for over 20 years. we publish original children's books that utilize a variety of artistic media and strive to create stories that are both educational and fun, with an emphasis on turning off screens and experiencing the world through hands-on, creative play. blue manatee press titles are exclusively distributed by independent publishers group and wholesalers nationwide. a major part of the blue manatee press mission is to create and distribute excellent children’s books that convey important, evidence-based health information for families of infants and young children in a readable, nurturing way. led by a pediatrician with unique expertise in general