STEM Books for Curious Kids
Fun stories that encourage children to ask questions, explore ideas, and discover the world around them.
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When I Grow Up,
I Want to Be A Dinosaur
A fun dinosaur book for kids that introduces young readers to paleontology and STEM.
When I Grow Up,
I Want to Be An Alien
Blast off on an imaginative adventure filled with space, planets and possibilities.
12 Sleeps ’til Christmas
A fun Christmas countdown book that captures the excitement of the holiday season.
Waiting for You / Esperando Por Ti
A bilingual English-Spanish baby book celebrating pregnancy, family and new beginnings.
The When I Grow Up Series
Dream big. Imagine what’s possible.
Two STEM-inspired books that encourage kids to explore their interests and imagine a bright future.
EXPLORE THE SERIES →Countdown Collection
Make waiting part of the fun!
Playful countdown books that celebrate family, anticipation and special days.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION →Bilingual Baby Book
A special book for growing families.
A beautifully illustrated English-Spanish book, perfect for baby showers and new parents.
EXPLORE WAITING FOR YOU →Write, Draw & Imagine
Journals for young creators.
Give kids a place to write, draw, dream and express their creativity.
EXPLORE THE JOURNALS →Free Activities for Kids
Dinosaur coloring pages, puzzles, memory games and more!
EXPLORE FREE ACTIVITIES →“Mikayla’s books are a beautiful blend of imagination, learning and heart.”
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Behind the scenes, writing updates, book news and more.
30 Days of Gratitude for Kids: Fun Activities and Writing/Reflection Prompts for November
November is right around the corner, and that means Thanksgiving. And each year around Thanksgiving, it seems like everyone gets really into gratitude. Of…
When I Grow Up…¡en Español!
With Mermaid nearing completion and no current plans for another When I Grow Up book, I’ve been working towards getting Dino, Alien, and Mermaid…
New Project! I’m writing a cozy mystery!
So, now that I’ve thrown that out into the universe, I feel like a huge liar (hello imposter syndrome). But I did put ink…
Meet Children’s Author
Mikayla Ruvalcaba
I’m Mikayla, a children’s author who loves creating stories that encourage kids to read, imagine, explore and discover the world around them.
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