Show your princess how magnificent she is with her very own hand-painted ceramic plate. She can imagine that she is at a royal dinner party without leaving her house — and maybe this fun plate will even motivate her to eat her veggies. All plates are dishwasher/microwave safe and come in a sturdy cardboard package. The Pebeo Porcelaine Pen can be purchased for an extra $5 to personalize this plate with your Princess’s name.

Ralphie Mix invents every excuse to delay his bedtime.  His perceptive mom, however, sees his stalling as an invitation to engage Ralphie in a silly series of hugs, kisses, pinches and pokes — all inspired by favorite animals and each leaving the twosome in a heap of giggles. A delightful story with jump-off-the-page artwork, "Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs" inspires a playful, endearing bedtime routine that leaves kids and grown-ups looking forward to tomorrow night. Launch date: Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007.
— George Christ, vice president of sales for Marianne Richmond, said Richmond’s “bright and bold” artwork and her ability “to make a great emotional connection with her readers” really differentiates her work. He pointed to customers’ heartwarming testimonials as “one of the main things that excites us about coming to work every day.”

Put on your shoes and become a superstar athlete, a daring mountaineer or an adventurous pirate. “My Shoes Take Me Where I Want to Go” celebrates the beloved relationship between kids and their ... shoes. Fun and easy-to-read, this lyrical story invites children on a playful journey through the imagination, simply by donning a favorite pair of shoes. Bold, colorful artwork depicts intriguing "what if I could be..." scenarios, giving children plenty to dream about. “My Shoes Take Me Where I Want to Go” turns the everyday routine of putting on one’s shoes into an imaginative experience.  Any child can relate to and see themselves in the role of each character throughout the story, Colleen Niznik of Marianne Richmond Studios said. Launch date: January 2006.

I Love You So … puts into words the often indescribable quality of boundless, steady and unconditional love. Using conversational “question and answer” prose and expressive acrylic paintings, this comforting story embraces the reader like a warm hug and gently reassures a child that love is for always — despite grouchy moods or physical separation. I Love You So… is the perfect pause in a hectic day, offering the gift of love to a treasured child.

The Happy Birthday Celebrate! Plate is a hand-painted ceramic plate that will add an extra splash of joy to any birthday. How cool to set the table or serve cake with a plate that makes kids feel extra special. All plates are dishwasher/microwave safe and come in a sturdy cardboard package.

Our new product, Love-U-Grams, help you stay connected to the treasured kids in your life! Created to brighten any day, these postcards, lunch notes and kid coupons offer encouragement, gratitude, recognition and affection! Keep this book handy and find a reason to make a kid’s day — and yours. Includes 10 postcards, 20 lunch notes, and 20 kid coupons. A "More Love-U-Grams" book is also available.