Mama & Little Calf

Gentle rhyming picture books about a baby manatee and her mama in a warm Florida river. Stories of love, kindness and learning for little ones ages 0โ€“5.

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Mama manatee and Little Calf swimming together in a sunny Florida river

The Books

Each book is an 8.5" square, full-color glossy paperback, also available on Kindle.

Cover of I'll Always Chirp Back
Bedtime

I'll Always Chirp Back

A mama manatee and her calf share a special "I love you" chirp, near or far. The story that started it all.

Cover of Little Calf Counts the River
Counting

Little Calf Counts the River

Count turtles, herons, otters and more as Little Calf learns about sharing with river friends.

Cover of Little Calf's Christmas Chirp
Christmas

Little Calf's Christmas Chirp

Christmas comes to the Florida river! A cozy holiday story, perfect for reading by the tree.

Cover of Little Calf's ABC of the River
Coming soon

Little Calf's ABC of the River

A Florida alphabet book, from a snoozing Alligator to a sleepy Zzzz, with Little Calf leading the way.

Cover of Little Calf's Colors of the River
Coming soon

Little Calf's Colors of the River

Discover every color of the river, from green seagrass to pink spoonbills.

Cover of I Love You More Than All the Sea
Coming soon

I Love You More Than All the Sea

A sweet manatee Valentine's story about a love bigger than the ocean.

The Fox Family series: mama, papa and baby fox in a snowy forest

The Fox Family

Cozy keepsake stories with a loving fox family, starting with Your Very First Christmas: a gentle rhyming story for baby's first Christmas, plus keepsake pages to fill in for years to come. More fox stories coming soon.

Mama manatee and Little Calf in a sunny Florida river

About Just Read a Book

Just Read a Book makes gentle, rhyming picture books for little ones, created in Delray Beach, Florida, where manatees drift through the warm coastal waters every winter.

Our Mama & Little Calf series follows a baby manatee and her mama through Florida's rivers and springs, celebrating love, kindness and learning about real wildlife. The Fox Family brings cozy keepsake stories for baby's first Christmas.

Every great adventure starts with a page.

For Stores, Schools & Libraries

A local Palm Beach County series that fits right in at gift shops, nature centers, aquariums and classrooms.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Gift Shops & Stores

Wholesale pricing with a 6-book minimum (titles can be mixed). Consignment available for local shops.

๐Ÿ“š Story Time Visits

Free read-aloud visits for preschools, classrooms, libraries and family events across South Florida.

๐ŸŒฟ Learning Tie-ins

Counting, colors and ABC books built around real Florida wildlife, great for early learning and manatee season.

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Get in Touch

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