VivLiv Books
“VivLiv Books” is a publishing company that focuses on increasing and promoting diversity as well as bilingualism in children's books.
We want our young readers as well as their families to go on a journey through our books and to experience all the beauty that Caribbean countries have to offer. Our mission is to foster the teaching of Caribbean culture through books.
Introducing our newest book: “The Magical Kite”
The annual kite tournament is here! Anaïs and Alex are more than prepared and well equipped with their special kites, optimistic about this year's event. However, they face many obstacles. Challenging rounds, unpredictable events and even a mischievous competitor try to interfere with Anaïs and Alex's chances at success. Can the dynamic duo overcome these hurdles and become victorious in this year's kite tournament?
Dive into this magical and adventurous story which displays the art of kite flying, its traditions and versatility while also touching on family love and values.
View the official book trailer for “The Magical Kite”
BOOK REVIEWS
Such a Cool Kite Book!
“I really liked the book and my daughter enjoyed it too. We learned so much about kite flying and this book inspired me to create a kite for my child. The illustrations are beautiful and the characters were brought to life in the artwork. I liked the coloring pages at the end as well.
Great job authors! Amazing book for the family.”
Heartfelt
“An especially lovely story for those who practice remembrance of a loved from time to time. The art style seems almost exclusive to the tale with dynamic angles that keep it from growing stale. I particularly enjoyed the touching way it ended.”
Books by us!
Little Happies
Meet Noah, a young boy who has been facing some challenges lately. He has been overcome with big emotions that affect his daily activities. Noah is searching for the things that bring him joy. Can you help him find his “Little Happies?”
Through this touching story, children can learn to identify their feelings while learning strategies to deal with big emotions in a healthy way.
View the official book trailer for “little happies”
BOOK REVIEWS
Big Happy!
“Little Happies is a good book for parents to explain big emotions to their child in an age appropriate way. The illustrations are delightful to accompany this simple yet important story in rhyme. It shows how to overcome sadness and find happiness.”
Great book about feelings!
“My daughter and I enjoyed reading this book called “Little Happies.” This is a great book that teaches children to be in tune with their big emotions and to figure out solutions or find those little things that bring joy. I recommend this book for your children’s libraries and it can be a great tool for teachers, counselors and more. Excellent work!”
Little Happies
“This book teaches that there are small things that can help make readers feel better when they are feeling sad and mad. I like how it is explained that “little happies” can help find more things that bring happiness. This is a great book to show readers about their emotions and how to get out of a funk when they just aren’t feeling joy. Great read.”
Queen of Dominoes
Melody is one of the youngest players in the annual domino tournament in the Caribbean. She has been well trained by her grandfather, who is an expert in dominoes. To win the tournament, she will have to compete against players who are much older than her. Can she use her grandfather's wisdom to defeat the two-time champion and become the "Queen of Dominoes?”
In this book, readers will learn about dominoes, a beloved game in the Caribbean, while following the exciting story of the ambitious little Melody.
View the official book trailer for “Queen of dominoes”
BOOK REVIEWS
Dominoes!!
“The game is exciting and so is the book. The relationship between Melody and her grandpa is heartwarming. I love that she learned the game from him and that he always challenged her. A tournament can make or break someone, making this a great book on sportsmanship.”
Riveting read!
“A refreshing read and so relatable for someone from the Caribbean. The story was well crafted and the illustrations matched it very well! I will be gifting this to my godson whose father loves dominoes and plays them at every social.”
Great Book
“ We really enjoyed this story and it was really tense towards the end. The writer knows how to keep the excitement and tension going with the story. The book has good references to the game and we love the diverse characters. Great illustrations and it made the kids want to have a game of dominoes.”
Dalia Explores the Haitian creole alphabet
Meet Dalia, a young girl from Haiti, as she shares her language and culture through the Haitian Creole alphabet! Dive into this cultural journey with Dalia and explore Haitian traditions, art, foods, daily lifestyle, and more. Vivid illustrations, lively verses and pronunciation guides accompany each letter to further enhance the learning experience.
Through this fun and educational book, young readers will enjoy learning about the Haitian alphabet, its language and culture while having Dalia as a guide.
View the official book trailer for “Dalia explores the Haitian Creole alphabet”
BOOK REVIEWS
Alphabet Haitian Style!
“I really love the illustrations the teachings of this story. What a wonderful way to learn about the Haitian Culture. In a way it's similar to the Spanish alphabet with added letters and sounds. My class really enjoyed and was amazed that alphabets are different around the world. I loved how the book also uses basic English translation as a teaching tool. The perfect book for any school are family library.” ❤️ 💕
Highly Recommended!
“Just look at these illustrations! They're beautiful. The rhyming text brings in culture and language from the tropical island of Haiti. The art is phenomenal. I really loved this book and I think kids will too.”
Fantastic Story That Introduces Haitian Culture in a Fun Way.
“ This is a great little story that introduces the Haitian Creole alphabet. It's written in a way that is very easy for kids to understand, and it was a great conversation starter between me and my daughter who was just fascinated about the culture and history. We ended up going on Google to do more research! This would be perfect for a classroom or just for a kid's bookshelf. Highly recommended.”
Luke Visits Jacmel
Luke visits Jacmel, Haiti for the first time during the carnival season. Eager to join the fun, Luke sneaks out of his grandparents’ house to enjoy the festivities. An unexpected adventure lands Luke in an unknown area. Lost in the busy crowd, Luke must find his way back to his grandparents’ house to avoid getting into further trouble. Discover Jacmel’s vibrant and artistic carnival through the eyes of the adventurous Luke on his journey back home. This picture book will allow young readers and their families to experience the famous carnival of Jacmel which celebrates Haitian culture and art.
Following the conclusion of the book, children can enjoy three additional coloring pages that depict aspects of Haitian culture.
"Luke Visits Jacmel"
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BOOK REVIEWS
Beautiful Book About Haitian Culture
'“This book is a great read for kids, about Haitian festivals with eye-catching illustrations. You will want to travel there after reading this book and seeing the pictures!"
Culture and Great book
This was a great book about culture and problem-solving. Children will learn about Haiti's culture while going on a journey in Jacmel. The illustrations are beautiful. My students will love it!
Haiti is A Magical Adventure Indeed
“A fun travel story that introduces children to the Island Nation of Haiti. Through the eyes of a young boy who visits his grandparents on his father’s side, the reader is shown what the colorful Carnival looks like.
The adventure he has is filled with suspenseful moments. Who will this young man meet and what will happen to him will keep the young ones entertained.
The pictures are colorful and expertly done. The back
of the book had an added bonus which makes
buying the paperback work it in addition to the ebook
version."
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