Written on
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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Written on
November 29, 2010 by
Nancy
Percy Jackson and the Olympians was born when Rick Riordan’s son was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. 5 books were published over the course of 4 years, following demigod Percy and his friends – including a satyr and a cyclops, along with other demigods – as they helped the Greek gods fight the Titans. Each…
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Written on
November 28, 2010 by
Jennifer
All booklovers have literary heroines: Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder. This gift package pays tribute to some of these. Borrowed Names: Poems About Laura Ingalls Wilder, Madam C.J. Walker, Marie Curie, and Their Daughters, a Young Adult title, shares the lives of these three women and their daughters in…
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Written on
November 28, 2010 by
Dawn
Are you familiar with Lemony Snicket? I have to admit that I was not, so I was a bit unprepared when I first opened his new picture book, 13 Words. I’m not sure what I expected, but what I found was something not like most other picture books. Just as the title states, thirteen words…
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Written on
November 27, 2010 by
Nancy
First, check out this trailer: Is that not one of the cutest book trailers ever? The catchy tune, the excitement of the tools, and of course the boy coming to retrieve his book at the end all make me want to watch it over and over. Amazon describes The Robot Book as a board book…
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Written on
November 26, 2010 by
Dawn
With Christmas right around the corner, gift shopping is going full-speed, especially today, “Black Friday,” also known as the craziest shopping day all year. If you’re like me and terrified to even go within a mile of a shopping plaza today, you can always enjoy shopping online from the comfort of your own couch and…
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Written on
November 25, 2010 by
Lauren
My daughter loves art projects. I can give her a box of craft supplies, and she will enjoy it for hours. Unfortunately, I am lacking the creative gene, and I sometimes struggle to provide her the time and opportunity to be artsy. When the Creativity For Kids Diva Puppies and Create Your Own Enchanted Storybook…
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Written on
November 24, 2010 by
Lauren
When I am buying gifts for friends and family, I enjoy looking for something that is useful and personal, but also something that is unique. If you have a book-loving friend, the Book Buddy is perfect! The Book Buddy, which is a wonderful tool that serves as a bookmark and a holder for glasses and…
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