Becky Cummings’ Empowering Children’s Tale Arrives in Portugal

We are thrilled to announce that the enchanting children’s book, “Cindayella and the Fairy Wordmother: A Tale About Choosing Kind and Empowering Words,” is now available in Portugal!

Penned by bestselling author Becky Cummings and published by Penguin Random House Portugal, this modern reimagining of a classic tale teaches young readers the transformative power of their own words. Instead of a magic wand, this story focuses on the “magic” of kindness and self-affirmation.

At Montse Cortazar Literary Agency, we are proud to have facilitated this partnership, bringing a story that fosters emotional intelligence and confidence to Portuguese families and classrooms.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Such a heartwarming and empowering book that beautifully teaches young readers about the transformative power of words, attitude, and self-reflection. I could definitely relate to my oldest daughter’s experiences where at times she may struggle with negativity, frustration and an unkind demeanor that pushes others away. Reading this book helped to reinforce new strategies.”

★★★★★ “This little adventure into the power of words is charmingly illustrated with lots of white space—which seems just right for the story. Not too preachy or ridiculous, it hits a sweet note in between. A cute read that may help children—and adults—consider the power of words.”

Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

The beloved children’s book “Be Mindful of Monsters” by Lauren Stockly is now available in Bulgaria.

We’re thrilled to announce the Bulgarian release of Be Mindful of Monsters, the internationally beloved children’s book by child therapist and author Lauren Stockly.

This beautifully illustrated story helps children understand and navigate big emotions through compassion, mindfulness, and imagination. With its gentle guidance and relatable characters, the book empowers young readers to embrace their feelings rather than fear them.

Now available for families, educators, and therapists across Bulgaria, Be Mindful of Monsters opens the door to meaningful conversations about emotional wellbeing, one mindful moment at a time.

Discover the magic. Explore the feelings. Meet the monsters.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★“This is such a great book for all ages. It hits the nail on the head about learning to sit and tolerate all emotions instead of distracting from them. I will be using this book in many of my sessions.” 

★★★★★ “Absolutely magnificent emotional intelligence book for kids”

★★★★★”Wonderful! Help for anxious, fearful or angry kids”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Romanian,  Chinese Complex, Hungarian, German, Bulgarian, and Portuguese (Brazil). Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

Becky Cummings’ bestselling series “The Magic of Me” is now available in Vietnamese!

This empowering collection has touched hearts around the world, helping children build confidence, embrace kindness, and celebrate their unique gifts.

Now, Vietnamese-speaking families can experience the joy and inspiration of “The Magic of Me” in their native language. With vibrant illustrations and uplifting affirmations, this edition continues the mission of nurturing self-love and emotional intelligence in children everywhere.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “These books are just what I was looking for! They are wonderful stories and are beautifully illustrated. My kids love them!”

★★★★★ “As a teacher, I cannot recommend “The Magic of Me” box set enough! This is our go to collection for social and emotional learning! It takes students on a truly magical journey of self-discovery and growth.”

★★★★★ “I absolutely love this series! Every parent should be reading these books to their children. It helps develop their minds to tend towards healthy habits. There’s so much garbage and propaganda being planted into our children’s minds through media. I’m happy Becky Cummings put these wonderful books out into publication”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

The Greek edition of “Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues” by Danielle Diestl is here!

When Lily May wears her dazzling red high heels to school, she’s met with teasing and BIG emotions. Her sunny day turns gray… until Mama May, her wise cat Boo, and a magical book help her rediscover her sparkle.

This is more than a heartwarming, imaginative story that celebrates individuality, emotional resilience, and the power of self-love; it’s a tool for emotional growth. With built-in mindfulness activities, it’s perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, and bedtime reflections.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Captures the essence of what is needed in our lives and world today.”

★★★★★ “My 6 year old girl loved the message of this book. It’s written very well and the illustrations are great.”

★★★★★ “I love this book! It’s a wonderful SEL book to incorporate into your classroom lesson plans. The story includes many important lessons for children. It teaches children that it’s okay to be different and to embrace their uniqueness. Otherwise the word would be very boring. It also teaches children the importance of loving themselves, no matter what anyone says. It also teaches children how to deal with big emotions. The adorable pictures and the simple language helped my students understand the lesson of the story. My first grade class loved this story and enjoyed the engaging mindfulness supplemental activities that went along with the story.”

Worldwide rights are available except for English (world), Russian, Portuguese (Portugal), and Greek. Publishers interested in rights availability, please contact us directly.

Now available in Finnish: The bestseller “The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard” by Ron Keres!

★★★★★ Recipient of the 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards Gold Medal Winner!

★★★★★ Perfect for fans of B.J. Novak’s “The Book with No Pictures” and Aaron Reynolds’ “Creepy Crayon”.

When the lights go out during a stormy night, two brave brothers dive headfirst into the shadows to uncover a mystery…but what they find is anything but scary. With whimsical rhymes and a twist that will leave kids in stitches, this read-aloud delivers thrills, chills, and belly laughs in equal measure.

Whether under a blanket with flashlights or around the campfire, “The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard” is a lovable page-turner that proves not all things that go bump in the night are truly spooky.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “My son enjoyed this book, it was spooky and the blackout pages gave him chills. He laughed at the end!”

★★★★★ “This book is wonderful for all kids who get spooked in the night and have their imaginations go into overdrive. This book is especially useful for teaching the concept of how anxiety can trigger a fear response, when staying calm and smart would be better. It encourages kids to be flexible and practical in their thinking. You think what you perceive is this, but what else could it be?”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

The bestseller “This book is on fire!” by Ron Keres is now available in Finnish!

★★★★★ From the creators of the best-selling “This book is perfect!”, comes a sizzling new story that tackles the trials of dealing with picky eaters…

Meet Finn the Frog, who takes immense pride in his extraordinary book. But even more than that, Finn is renowned for his world-famous kitchen and his exceptional culinary skills. With his self-proclaimed greatness as a chef, he believes he can conquer any cooking challenge. Little does he know, he’s about to face one of the most formidable challenges in the culinary world―cooking for a picky kid.

In this fiery and interactive journey, Finn sets out to please his hungry reader with dish after dish. Will his froggy flavors ignite to culinary chaos, or will Finn discover the secret ingredient to win over the finicky eater?

“This book is on fire!” combines witty storytelling with captivating illustrations, making it an absolute must-have for your bookshelf. Order your copy today and share the laughter with your little ones!

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This is a super cute book with a storyline every parent can relate to! Our little ones struggle with picky eating and this book was enjoyable for the whole family. Our children requested this book at bedtime several nights in a row.”

★★★★★ “An entertaining story with brilliant illustrations. A well deserved five stars”

★★★★★ “The first night reading this, I had to read it three times before saying that’s enough now. My son just adored it, and as a picky eater, he thought it was great and laughed through it all.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Turkish, Finnish, and Portuguese (Portugal). Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

“My Magical Feelings” by Becky Cummings is now available in Portugal through Penguin Random House!

“My Magical Feelings” by Becky Cummings is here to brighten the hearts of young readers! This beautifully illustrated book helps children understand and embrace their emotions by comparing feelings to colorful crayons—each one unique, important, and magical in its own way.

Whether it’s joy, sadness, anger, or excitement, “My Magical Feelings” empowers kids to name their emotions and know that every feeling matters. It’s a vibrant celebration of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

It is perfect for: Home libraries, elementary classrooms and Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) programs.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This book is adorable and the illustrations are beautiful. This book definitely helped navigate big emotions with my almost 4 year old.”

★★★★★ “Simple, but good for young children to bring up the topic of feelings. Minimal words on each page so good to keep attention of young children and quality print, colors with cute illustrations”

★★★★★ “One of our regular nightly reads. This book is great to help littles learn about feelings, the importance of feeling them, and that no feeling is permanent. Highly recommend this book for anyone with young kids!”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

The bestseller “This Book Is Perfect!” by Ron Keres is now available in Finnish!

★★★★★ The book has sold over 45,000 copies in English alone and has received 3,100 positive ratings on Amazon.

★★★★★ It has been licensed in 5 international languages.

★★★★★ With beautiful illustrations by Arthur Lin, “This Book is Perfect!” is a great gift for fans of “Elephant & Piggie Books” by Mo Willems and “Don’t Push the Button!” by
Bill Cotter.

Finn is not like most frogs. Finn likes things clean— perfectly clean. His book is immaculate. It’s amazing. It’s PERFECT (Well, according to him).

When an oopy, goopy mess starts creeping its way onto his pages, Finn is determined to fix it. But not all messes can be fixed. And not all messes should be fixed. Can Finn learn to live with the fact that his book will never be the same? Join in on a fun and interactive story the whole family will enjoy!

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This fun adventure story would make for a great read-aloud…” ~ Kirkus Reviews

★★★★★ “Some books just have that feel. That timeless, classic feel: a simple-but-brilliant concept, laugh-out-loud moments, illustrations full of delightful details, interactions with the reader (breaking the “fourth wall”). This book by Ron Keres has joined the club. This is one that your kids will read—and laugh at!—over and over again. Loved it!” ~ Clay Anderson, Founder of Swing High! Children’s Books

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Korean, Turkish, Portuguese (Portugal), Finnish, and Spanish (world). Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

The bestseller “This Book Is Perfect!” by Ron Keres is now available in Portuguese!

★★★★★ Since its publication, this book has become an all-time favorite.

★★★★★ With beautiful illustrations by Arthur Lin, “This Book is Perfect!” is a great gift for fans of “Elephant & Piggie Books” by Mo Willems and “Don’t Push the Button!” by
Bill Cotter.

Finn is not like most frogs. Finn likes things clean— perfectly clean. His book is immaculate. It’s amazing. It’s PERFECT (Well, according to him).

When an oopy, goopy mess starts creeping its way onto his pages, Finn is determined to fix it. But not all messes can be fixed. And not all messes should be fixed. Can Finn learn to live with the fact that his book will never be the same? Join in on a fun and interactive story the whole family will enjoy!

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This fun adventure story would make for a great read-aloud…” ~ Kirkus Reviews

★★★★★ “Some books just have that feel. That timeless, classic feel: a simple-but-brilliant concept, laugh-out-loud moments, illustrations full of delightful details, interactions with the reader (breaking the “fourth wall”). This book by Ron Keres has joined the club. This is one that your kids will read—and laugh at!—over and over again. Loved it!” ~ Clay Anderson, Founder of Swing High! Children’s Books

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Korean, Turkish, Portuguese (Portugal), and Spanish (world). Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

The heartwarming children’s book, “The Little Elephant” by Elisabeth Longridge, is available in Simplified Chinese!

★★★★★ This is an original illustrated book for children by an accomplished author-illustrator whose previous books have been successfully licensed in multiple markets.

Everyone knows that elephants remember everything. But has the Little Elephant forgotten something, and is there anything he can do about it?

“The Little Elephant” is a touching story about a tiny elephant who is excited to meet his new herd but can’t remember how to say an elephant “hello“. He is quite embarrassed! He is not sure if his trunk doesn’t work properly or if he has just forgotten how to say it. He listens to advice from the animals he meets and tries, tries and tries again. But it isn’t until he gets help from a special friend that he learns the tricks he needs.

It is a picture book (700 words) for 4-7 year-old children about patience, perseverance and developing confidence. This book reminds us that we are good enough the way we are. It also promotes values of inclusiveness and tolerance.

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.