What We Do
Pufferfish Publications empowers customers and uplifts creators by offering a sustainable platform for high-quality children’s picture books and more!
Little readers. Big ripples.
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Pufferfish Publications is a queer-owned independent bookstore by and for creators of children’s books. We believe in dismantling systems of oppression, including commerce and education, and improving the relationships between people, the natural world, and the interdependence between them.
The Pufferfish Promise: No generative artificial intelligence has been used in our business or in the books or artwork we feature on our website or in-person events.
We offer a feel-good alternative platform for customers to find the best educational and interactive children’s books and products for use in the home and the classroom.
❋ Empowering CustomersBy assuring authors and artists access to more profit than by selling through other online outlets, we aim to increase the feasibility of more locally-produced, high-quality books, art, and more!
❋ Uplifting CreatorsWe believe in the power of storytelling through the lenses of lived experience. We partner with local creators to feature the story of the people behind the products, too.
❋ Centering StoriesWe strive to make socially-conscious decisions by considering the impacts of our business. We offer ecofriendly shipping options, and some creators donate a portion of their sales to local nonprofits.
❋ Prioritizing SustainabilityFeatured Children’s Picture Books
Written by Elizabeth and Sylviah Seeliger
Designed by Lynette Downing
With the purchase of this book you will receive 2 free sets of 2”x2” laminated cards. One set features emotisnails that depict 18 different emotions through their expressions, body language and color. The other set features images of diverse children expressing the same 18 emotions with ASL.
If you order 10 or more copies, you automatically receive a 15% off discount.
Written by Tracy Phillippi
Illustrated by Susan Majewski
