Valley Children's Children's Book Series

To celebrate the wonder and imagination of childhood, Valley Children's has published a collection of books, including a series starring our beloved mascot, George the Giraffe. George represents the heart of Valley Children’s – kindness, caring for others and comforting those who need our help. Books in George's series are written and illustrated by local moms who all have a personal connection to Valley Children’s. 

As part of our commitment to children's well-being, Valley Children’s Literacy Program will add these books to their distribution of approximately 2,000 books a month to kids from Bakersfield to Modesto. The intent of the program is to place new books in the hands of children in a region with some of the lowest literacy rates in the nation and to improve early literacy by instilling in children a love of reading. 

Valley Children's books are currently available for purchase at various locations throughout the Central Valley. Proceeds benefit Valley Children’s patients and programs, and support our mission of providing the best healthcare for children. 

We encourage you to introduce your children to the joy of reading and invite you to pick up a book with your child and join George on one of his adventures!


 

A Home for George


This hardcover children’s book for preschoolers to adults tells the story of how George found his home at Valley Children’s Hospital. "A Home for George" is dedicated to the five Founding Mothers of Valley Children’s: Carolyn Peck, Agnes Crocket, Gail Goodwin, Helen Maupin and Patty Randall.

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George's Counting Adventure


Join George as he goes on a counting adventure from numbers 1 to 10 in English and Spanish. This book is a perfect gift for introducing infants and preschoolers to counting and numbers.

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George Makes a Splash


Just in time for warmer weather, this paperback book teaches young children about the importance of being safe around water and includes resources for teaching the ABCs of water safety.

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George Out & About in Fresno & Madera Counties


Join George as he explores Fresno and Madera Counties! This board book for infants and preschoolers showcases kid-friendly activities and landmarks in the Fresno area.

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George Out & About in Kern County


Join George as he explores Kern County! This board book for infants and preschoolers showcases kid-friendly activities and landmarks in the Bakersfield area.

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George Out & About in Stanislaus County 


In this board book for infants and preschoolers, George explores family-friendly sites in the Modesto area.

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Juan Felipe Herrera

Juan Felipe Herrera has written two books for Valley Children’s patients, families and staff, who served as inspiration for his work. Born in Fowler and moving across Southern and Central California as his parents moved with the seasons as farmworkers, Juan Felipe went on to obtain degrees from UCLA, Stanford and the University of Iowa. In 2015, he was named the United States Poet Laureate, one of dozens of recognitions, awards and distinctions of his remarkable career.

 

 

I Am the Future


In this beautiful story, Herrera and Illustrator Renata Galindo capture children’s imagination as they consider their own future full of joy, possibilities, worry and courage, all to remind children their futures are in reach and that we believe in them

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