kidlit | Small Tooth Dog Publishing in Arizona

the tiney red lizard rests on the coiled firehose from the firetruck. The lizard's tounge is stick out as if making a raspberry sound to the reader. art by Raissa Thomas from the book Hollis Saves Halloween

May 22, 2025

Look Closely: Finding Wonder In Small Details

Keep your eyes open as you turn the pages of Hollis Saves Halloween. Hidden somewhere on every two-page spread is a little lizard who never…

March 24, 2025

Books for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In a world where it’s easy to conform, we believe in the power of authenticity. These books remind us to embrace what makes us unique and to always show up as our true selves—no matter the time of year.

November 24, 2023

Benefits of Reading Aloud With Your Child

Reading together is an intimate activity that can help to strengthen your bond with your child. It gives you both a chance to spend quality time together, discuss the story, share thoughts, and create lasting memories.

June 20, 2023

#ALA: Meet Nancy Manet at the American Library Association 2023 Annual Conference

The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group is delighted to announce the appearance of singer-songwriter and author Nancy Manet (fresh from a session at Abbey Road studio in London) at the upcoming American Library Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Nancy Manet will sign copies of her latest book, “My Expansion,” and meet fans at the Independent Book Publishers Association exhibitor booth (#3711) at 3:00 PM on Saturday and 11:30 AM on Sunday.

May 5, 2023

Children’s Book Week May 2023

It’s Children’s Book Week! Coloring Page Alert! Watch this space for cool things all week long.

March 15, 2023

New Indie Reader Approved Book: My Expansion

Indie Reader Approved: While MY EXPANSION is clearly a children’s book, the messages it conveys are as much directed at parents as they are at children. “

January 28, 2023

Is it time for you to publish your book for kids?

So, you want to write books for kids? Get started. Can you do it? You never know where it may lead you.

May 14, 2021

Silver Award for 10 Ballet Dancers

What an absolute honor it is to learn that our book “10 Ballet Dancers” has been awarded a SILVER medal in the category of “Interior Design: Children’s and Young-Adult Books.” Presented by the IBPA Benjamin Franklin awards.

January 26, 2021

Seeking Some Specific Book Queries

The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Company in Arizona is asking for some specific book query letters for early-readers and preteen books. See the article for details.