An imprint of happily hatched media
Delightful books for
a kinder world.
Empowering the next generation through whimsical storytelling, vibrant art, and heartwarming affirmations.
Get the Original First Edition
The 2018 classic that started it all.
Celebrating real girls who embody their inner fierce.
Beyond Pretty is being completely reimagined to feature real girls whimsically illustrated into its pages. We are moving beyond placeholders to honor the unique heart of children everywhere.
Enter the "YES I CAN" Contest
Claim a spot in the story! One Grand Prize winner will be whimsically illustrated for a featured letter page. Three runner-ups will be illustrated for our community pages!
Submit Your Entry →Free to Enter • Multiple Winners
Guaranteed Illustration Spot
Skip the contest and secure your daughter's legacy. Commission a whimsical character illustration to embody one of our 26 traits. Only one spot available per letter!
Limited to 26 Custom Spots
The Heart Behind the Relaunch
"When my daughter asked why she wasn't in the book, I explained she was just a baby when I wrote it. She looked at me and said, 'I'm not a baby now.' That changed everything."
— B.C. HATCH, AUTHOR
"Everyone here who's raising a girl wants her to understand she's more than her looks. That's why this adorable book called Beyond Pretty caught my eye."
"An empowering read for young girls that sends the message that beauty is only skin deep."
"We usually don't feature kids books on the show but we are making an exception for Beyond Pretty by B.C. Hatch. We love the premise."
Human Heart, Modern Polish.
At Little ChickLit Books, every character begins with human hands. We firmly believe in the irreplaceable magic and soul of true, man-made art.
To bring these stories to your family's bookshelf faster, we utilize modern AI-assisted tools strictly to polish and edit our original artwork. Previously, this clean-up was incredibly labor-intensive, slowing our publishing timelines.
By blending authentic human creativity with modern finishing techniques, we preserve the whimsical aesthetic you love while delivering beautiful, mass-market quality books sooner.
Coming Soon to the Flock
We are thrilled to announce two spectacular new additions to the Little ChickLit family.
Coco Mac
By Josh Sinyard
Max the Bullfrog
By Jeff Daitsman
Illustrate Your Daughter Incentive
Service Snapshot
Skip the contest lottery and secure your daughter's legacy! When you purchase this spot, you are commissioning a whimsical, children’s book style character illustration based on her likeness to embody one of the core empowerment traits in the mass-market edition.
Service Details:
- Custom Design Labor: Dedicated time to illustrate your child based on your photos, personality details, and the book's whimsical aesthetic.
- The Feature: Your girl becomes a permanent character in the A-to-Z empowerment letters.
- Keepsake Goods: Includes one signed copy of Beyond Pretty and a high-res keepsake print.
Legal Release Summary
By purchasing, you verify legal guardianship and grant an irrevocable license for the illustrated likeness to be used in current and future editions of Beyond Pretty. The author retains absolute creative control (stylized, not photorealistic) and full intellectual property rights. All sales are final and non-refundable.
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