Dear Friends of Pacita, 

We are thrilled to share some remarkable news. It’s been an incredible journey since we first introduced “Pacita the Pacifier Fairy,” and today, we stand on the precipice of yet another exciting chapter. 

Reflecting on the Past 

But before we delve into it, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind the success of our beloved book. With the release of the first and second editions, we embarked on a journey filled with wonder, touching the lives of children and parents alike. 

A Journey Beyond Expectations

 Through the first two editions of “Pacita the Pacifier Fairy,” we have witnessed an extraordinary phenomenon. Despite the COVID crisis, and the closure of many bookstores for months, over 5,000 copies of our book have found their way into homes around the world (from our home in the United States, Europe, and even Asia, where Pacita has been translated in Mandarin by a Taiwanese publisher). What’s even more remarkable is that this achievement was mostly fueled by word of mouth, without extensive marketing campaigns. Your passion for the story, your recommendations to friends and loved ones, and your glowing reviews have propelled Pacita into the hearts of families globally.  

Embracing the Love

The support we’ve received has been nothing short of overwhelming. With a stellar rating of 4.6 on Amazon from 190 ratings, your kind words have touched us deeply. We’ve had the privilege of hearing from readers who’ve found solace, joy, and inspiration within the pages of our book. Some of your reviews have left us teary-eyed, knowing that Pacita has had such an impact on your lives. Your reviews are not just feedback; they are the lifeblood of our creative spirit, inspiring us to continue crafting tales that resonate with families around the world. 

Expanding Our Reach

Today, we are delighted to announce the release of the third edition of “Pacita the Pacifier Fairy.” This edition is a testament to the enduring magic of Pacita and the unbreakable bond we share with our readers. We are eager to expand our reach further, to help even more families guide their little ones through the critical journey of letting go of pacifiers. You can find “Pacita the Pacifier Fairy” at your local bookseller (ISBN-13: 9781733456807). Of course, you can also order the book online through major platforms such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and our valued distributor, Itasca Books. 

As we unveil this third edition, we want to express our deepest gratitude to you. You’ve made this journey magical, and we can’t wait to see where the wings of Pacita will take us next. Together, we continue to nurture the dreams and imaginations of our children as they grow up and learn to let go of pacifiers.

Sincerely, 

Charlotte and Jeremie

Dear Friends of Pacita,

We hope you, your family, and your pacifiers are staying away from viruses, hurricanes, and wildfires in these unprecedented times.

A few days ago, we released our first book “Pacita the Pacifier Fairy”, a children’s poetic fairytale about growing up and learning to let go of pacifiers. It’s been an absolute blast to see our first readers’ feedback.

A wonderful start with warm reactions

Because of the pandemic, we haven’t been able to have in-person book presentations like we had originally hoped. However, the book has already received a lot of great reviews and we wanted to share them with you.

On both Goodreads, and NetGalley, the book is rated over 4 stars (out of 5) from more than 40 reviews. Here are some of the highlights :

“This is an utterly adorable tale putting a spin on pacifiers I have never seen before! I’m totally impressed.” Briar’s reviews

“This book is packed full of vivid, detailed, and immersive illustrations that depict the story being told very well. They’re really vibrant and I’m sure kids will fall in love with them” Oyinda

“This book is like a poem for the lil kids, helping them thru the journey of growing up and having to let go of the pacifier: well colored, nice illustrations. The sentences rhyme and are cute.” Kimmy’s book journey

“With the rhyming of each page, kids will definitely want to read this one over and over!” Kaitlyn W, Librarian

Where can I purchase the book?

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the whole book industry has been extremely impacted and a lot of booksellers are still closed. Some have reopened though, and you can order Pacita the Pacifier Fairy from them if, like us, you want to support local businesses (ISBN-13: 9781733456807).

Obviously, you can also order the book online from the major platforms, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and our distributor Itasca Books. If you do decide to order it from one of the larger sellers, please don’t forget to leave a review of the book. We would greatly appreciate it!!

Last but not least, you can also order it directly from the Big Kid Chronicles website (there’s a cool collector’s edition there with a signed copy of the book, a coloring book, and printed letters from the Pacifier Fairy):

Pacita Collector Edition (signed)

An exclusive signed edition of the book, with a limited postcard, a 5 sheet coloring book, and paper letter to write your own letters. Only available on bigkidchronicles.com.

temporarily out of stock

Of course, this is just a start and we will keep you updated on the next steps, very shortly we hope. In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

One last thing: If you want to help us promote the book, you can also share our book trailer on social media.

Thanks!

Hi, Friends of the Big Kid Chronicles community,

Over the past weeks, we’ve shared with you what an exciting, emotional, and learning adventure the creation process of our first book Pacita the Pacifier Fairy has been. From a challenging parenting experience nine years ago to the decision to start a publishing business, and from the first verses and illustrations to pushing back our release date because of COVID-19, it’s been a true emotional roller coaster.

Luckily, even bad news can have a silver lining: today, we’re very proud to announce that our book has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom’s Choice Awards® in June’20. It’s a fantastic recognition of our work and great motivation to keep up the work of promoting and preparing its distribution before the September 1st release.

Once again, we’d like to thank you all for your support and we’ll be sure to keep you updated. If you’re a journalist, a blogger, or a reviewer who would like to write a review or if you’re a reader and have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us (Press Release here).

Thank you and stay safe!

Charlotte, Sophie, Jeremie, Olivier, and Alexandra

“Pacita the Pacifier Fairy”

Release date: September 1st. 

You can already pre-order and review the book here:

Dear Friends of Pacita,

We hope you, your family, and your pacifiers are staying safe and healthy.

As you might know, May 1st was the initial release date for our beloved pacifier fairy tale to come to life, and we couldn’t wait to start helping children quit pacifiers while empowering families in this difficult new challenge: a life without binkie.

This was obviously a plan that did not account for the global pandemic that is currently shaking the entire planet. These unprecedented times have changed our lives and our projects, to a point where we’ve decided to postpone the release date of “Pacita the Pacifier Fairy” to September. As we approach the initial publication dates, we want to take this opportunity to share our reasoning and our plans for the future, but to also take this opportunity to share a bit more about who we are.

Family comes first

The past few weeks have been very intense for all of us. We are a small team of busy writers and publishers, but most importantly, we’re parents. Just like you, we had to adjust and reorganize our personal lives. Shelter-in-place orders, homeschooling, new dynamics at home… It’s been quite a change! So we’ve decided to make sure that both our readers and our own families had a better grasp on the situation before moving forward. That’s why we took the tough decision to postpone the release.

Giving up pacifiers requires calmness

We believe quitting pacifiers is a major milestone in the life of children and their families. Under normal circumstances, it generates stress and uncertainty, so we asked ourselves if this was the right time to add an additional challenge at home, when most parents already feel overwhelmed or disoriented… And the answer was obvious. We don’t want to add more pressure to a situation that is already stressful. There will be better times for parents and their kiddos to face a new challenge together. So Pacita will wait a bit before entering our lives.

The book industry is on hold 

Due to COVID-19, many small businesses had to shut down and bookstores are among those that were forced to close. Orders numbers have been divided by at least 10, live events have been canceled, and publishing professionals are buried under tons of unread emails. We feel like it’s not the best time to start ad campaigns to chase reporters for a book review when people have so much on their minds (and to do lists!). 

Bad timing for a first time

We believe Pacita deserves a warm welcome, and that means a lot of preparation; outreach to journalists, reviewers, and bookstores; and logistics. Especially since this is our first children’s book. Although the books are ready to be shipped, our marketing and promotional campaigns have barely started, and we have so much more to do! So we’ll put on our masks and resume our emails and phone calls, but without precipitation. And we’ll find the right balance between the desire to promote a book we’ve been working on for almost three years, and the slow (yet chaotic) pace our world has taken on.

We’ve already received a lot of support and we feel lucky and grateful for it. First of all support from Itasca books, our distributor, who has been so flexible in this book crisis. Support from our first reviewers who gave us such amazing feedback, and from the first readers who pre-ordered the book and will have to wait three long months before they can open it. We believe it will all be worth the delay and your patience and will just have to keep our excitement contained a little while longer.

If you’re a journalist, a blogger, or a reviewer who would like to write a review or if you’re a reader and have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us (Press release here).

Thanks again, and stay safe,

Charlotte, Sophie, Jeremie, Olivier, and Alexandra

“Pacita the Pacifier Fairy”
New release date: September 1st. 

 You can already pre-order and review the book here: