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Books for Breakfast Club

BOOKS for BREAKFAST CLUB

Healthy food feeds our bodies… books feed our minds.

Morning stories, big hugs and a daily dose of “I can do anything” for every little dino.

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Dinos Eat Books for Breakfast

LaShanta Mitchell & Matthias Flowers

What if books could be part of breakfast too?

Meet Deuce and Siggy, two curious little dinos who turn their mornings into moments of love, learning and imagination.

As they share breakfast with their family, they discover that while healthy food feeds their bodies, books feed their minds. Filled with positive affirmations, playful routines and family connection, this story helps kids start the day confident, curious and ready to grow.

  • Book 1 of the Dino series
  • Positive affirmations
  • Read-together mornings

Say it in the mirror

Every morning, Deuce and Siggy look in the mirror and say their affirmations out loud. Tap the mirror and say them together.

Little words, said every day, grow into big beliefs. That's the heart of the Books for Breakfast Club.

Print the mirror page

A dino morning

The routine from the book, one happy step at a time.

  1. Wake upStretch, yawn, hello sunshine
  2. Brush & splashBrush, brush, brush. Splash, splash, splash.
  3. Mirror timeSay the morning affirmations
  4. Big hugsFrom Mommy Dino and Daddy Dino
  5. BreakfastStrawberries, mangoes, hash browns
  6. Books!ABCs, 1-2-3s and a whole lot of giggles

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Dinos Eat Books for Breakfast

LaShanta Mitchell & Matthias Flowers

Dinos Eat Books for Breakfast

“Let's have books for breakfast!” Siggy says. Deuce laughs. You can't eat books… or can you?

Follow Deuce and Siggy from sleepy stretches to mirror affirmations, family hugs and a breakfast table full of strawberries, mangoes and melty hash browns, where they learn that books feed their minds.

Written by LaShanta Mitchell and Matthias Flowers
Illustrated by Valentina Maggi

Inside, little dinos learn

  • Morning affirmations
  • Healthy routines
  • Good breakfast foods
  • ABCs and 1-2-3s
  • Family time

Questions from grown-ups

When is the book out?

The first edition is in production now. Join the Club and you'll be the first to know the day it lands, plus where to grab it.

Can I order copies for my school, daycare or group?

Yes, send a note through the contact page with how many copies you're thinking and we'll plan it with you.

Do you do storytime visits?

Storytime and book-signing requests go through the contact page. Pick “Storytime & school visits” and tell us a little about your little dinos.

What's the best way to read it?

Together, first thing in the morning over breakfast, to set a positive tone for the day. Or anytime you want to connect with your kids.

I am smart. I am brave.

Affirmations are a big part of our mornings. Here's the mirror page from the book for your family.

Instructions for little dinos: put this on your mirror and read it every day!

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    Make it a mirror habit

    • Print and cutPrint the page, cut along the dotted line and tape it right on the bathroom mirror.
    • Say it every morningAfter brushing and splashing, read it out loud together, just like Deuce and Siggy.
    • Say it like you mean itBig voices, big smiles. Let them pick a favorite and shout it.
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    Made by a mama and daddy dino

    For every little dino out there.

    “Imagination makes learning magical, and books can feed the mind in ways screens never can.”

    From the book's dedication
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    LaShanta Mitchell

    Author, mother, storyteller

    LaShanta is a mother, wellness advocate, birth doula, spa owner and storyteller who believes imagination and healthy habits help children grow strong minds and big dreams. Dinos Eat Books for Breakfast is the first book in the Dino series, inspired by her children and their everyday adventures.

    She hopes the series inspires families to read together, use their imagination and start each day with curiosity and joy.

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    Matthias Flowers

    Author, father of three

    Matthias is a real estate investor, father of three and advocate for holistic living. Rooted in mindfulness and a vegan lifestyle, he's passionate about early childhood development and nurturing young minds with patience, care and intention.

    Through storytelling, he hopes to inspire children to grow, explore and believe in themselves.

    Why books for breakfast?

    This book was made to be read together as a family, first thing in the morning while eating breakfast, to set a positive tone for the day. Breakfast is when we bond before it's time to play.

    • Valentina MaggiIllustrations
    • Maggination StudioGraphic design

    The Merch Table

    Club gear for little dinos and the grown-ups who read with them.

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    Club apparel

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    Affirmation goodies

    Little words for big mornings.

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    Book bundles

    Signed copies and gift sets.

    Storytimes & Events

    Come eat books for breakfast with us. Readings, pop-ups and launch day fun.

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      Bring Deuce and Siggy to your classroom, library or community event.

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      Meet the authors, grab a signed copy and say your affirmations together.

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    Storytimes, school orders, press or a photo of your little dino reading. We'd love to hear from you.

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      Classroom reads, library visits and daycare mornings.

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      Copies for classrooms, gift bags and community events.

    • Press & podcasts

      Interviews with LaShanta and Matthias about reading, routines and raising confident kids.

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