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March 31, 2011 by
Dawn
If you’ve turned your television on in the last few weeks, odds are you’ve seen a trailer for the movie HOP, opening in theaters nationwide 4/1. With Easter fast approaching, the image of that seriously adorable bunny is appealing to both kids and adults alike, and I know that I’m one parent who has been…
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November 29, 2010 by
Jennifer
Klutz kits have become my go-to gift for kids (ages 7 up through 12 or so). Whether boys or girls, crafty or not, Klutz has something that is bound to appeal to them. Most are priced under $20, which put them at a great price point for giving. As a mom, I love it when…
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November 22, 2010 by
Dawn
Do you have a little someone in your life who adores anything and everything pink? If so, then I’m going to hazard a guess that you’re already familiar with a literary character who my own daughter adores like a real-life friend: Pinkalicious. Victoria and Elizabeth Kann created the delightful character, who first appeared in Pinkalicious,…
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Written on
July 19, 2010 by
Carrie
I really wanted to find the biggest picture that I could of the Nintendo DSiXL 100 Classic Books game to give you the best idea of what it would look like. Hopefully this particular picture gives you some idea of the reading experience you can expect to have, courtesy of a Nintendo DSi XL screen!…
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Written on
May 27, 2010 by
Carrie
It’s hard to imagine trying to teach a youngster how to use the library in the good old fashioned way, what with the advent of computers. The library system seem so easy to navigate nowadays! With a click of the button we can find almost anything we need to. However, it is still a good…
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Written on
May 22, 2010 by
Carrie
This book arrived in my mailbox by surprise and at first I looked at it with some suspicion. After all, the cover art was kind of curious. However, once I glanced at the whole title – Books Make Me Happy: My First Reading Log – I was eager to crack open this book and find…
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Written on
May 12, 2010 by
Carrie
It’s getting close to the time when mothers and fathers everywhere are trying to locate resources and activities to have on hand for summer doldrums or as distractions during road trips. To that end, I’d like to point out a couple of things as a suggestion, both offered by Peter Pauper Press. Brainiac’s Road Trip…
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Written on
April 29, 2010 by
Carrie
My eldest son loves to read and I want to encourage that any way I can. That said, he’s really not into art or create anything on his own. When I came across Creativity for Kids: Create Your Own Books I thought that this might be the perfect blend of art and love of reading….
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