A Classic, Re-Vamped and Remixed
Sterling Publishing has released a set of “graphic novels” under the “All-Action Classic” heading — classic stories that are re-vamped and brought to life in a modernistic, interesting way. No. 4 in...
View ArticleA Child’s Intro to Classical…
Disclosure: I received the below mentioned product from The Secret Mountain via Sugar Mountain PR in exchange for my honest review and promotion of this event. I received no other product or monetary...
View ArticleLolly Wolly Doodle’s Big Sale (You Don’t Want to Miss This One!)
It’s an amazing Memorial Day Sale! From today until Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, Lolly Wolly Doodle is having an incredible sale at their online shop: 30% off everything! That’s right — everything!*...
View ArticleFun with Trains!
Did you know that National Train Day was a couple of weeks ago? (May 11th, to be exact.) ToyState debuted a super fun and interactive, battery-operated train set just in time for the occasion. If...
View ArticleSea Sparkles…Just in Time for Summer! {Review + Giveaway}
Aurora World, Inc. recently introduced new styles and sizes within their summery-shimmery line of mermaid dolls: Sea Sparkles! We were sent Sea Sparkles’ 18″ Merissa to play with at our house. She was...
View ArticleTales of Friendship {Review + Giveaway}
From the author of one of our favorite books ever, Because of Winn-Dixie, comes a tale about friendship that’s sure to warm the heart: Bink & Gollie. It’s just one of four stories on the new...
View ArticleBook Review: Odd Duck
Does your child like to read graphic novels? This one is for the earliest readers. Odd Duck by Cecil Castellucci (and illustrated by Sara Varon) is a charming book about new friendships and the...
View ArticleRecess Monkey: Deep Sea Diver
When summertime hits, I want to listen to beach music — island music — tropical music — or just music that TALKS about the ocean. Recess Monkey’s newest CD, Deep Sea Diver, fits this category just...
View ArticleFlattenme – Review + Giveaway!
Have you ever heard of Flattenme? It’s a company that specializes in unique photo-personalized books and gifts. Flattenme has so many cute and one-of-a-kind products to choose from! One of Flattenme‘s...
View ArticleSuperbook Returns!
Growing up, one of my favorite Biblical-themed television shows to watch was Superbook. Many other kids growing up in the 80s (like me) will probably remember this series. Well, there’s great news for...
View ArticleWaldo to Go!
Children of the late 80s – early 90s will always hold a special place in their hearts for Waldo, that quirky, glasses-wearing character with odd clothing who mysteriously hides in places he travels...
View ArticleSuperbook : Eight Thumbs Up from This Family!
I grew up watching Superbook — the animated series chronicling the adventures of kids (and a robot) who go back in time to the Biblical era, witnessing firsthand the stories they’ve read about....
View ArticleThe Magic School Bus: Two New Releases to Round Out the Summer!
New from NewKideo are two The Magic School Bus DVDs, educational fun for the whole family, just in time for back-to-school. We LOVE The Magic School Bus, and I’m so happy that it’s still being...
View ArticleBack to School…with New Titles from HarperCollins
Getting ready to get ready to go back to school? The summer just flew by, didn’t it? HarperCollins Children’s books makes going back to school a little more fun (and a little more exciting) by...
View ArticleSpecially-Priced Babar Collection!
Who doesn’t love Babar? Babar, the loveable elephant character based on Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff’s book series, is featured in a value-priced 3-DVD combo: Babar Adventure Pack! Discover the wonder...
View ArticleReview: Speakaboos App
We were recently contacted about reviewing Speakaboo’s new storybook app for kids, and we jumped at the chance. Our little one loves to settle down to a good book at bedtime — and with Speakaboos,...
View ArticleBedtime Math {Review}
If your pet mantis catches the target bug on its 1st pounce and every 4th time after that, will it catch one on its 19th pounce? If you jump off 6 ramps on your snowmobile and spend 3 seconds in the...
View ArticleFrom Up On Poppy Hill
From the acclaimed Studio Ghibli (more specifically, it’s children’s production label GKIDS) comes a brand new story set in post-WWII Japan: From Up On Poppy Hill. I wasn’t sure what to expect going...
View ArticleMonsters Under the Bed!
One of the most fun books we’ve ever been able to review that’s Halloween-themed (or at least monster-themed) is Linda Scott’s My Monster Bubble Writer Book! Combining drawing and font creation into...
View ArticleGet Ready to Laugh!
It’s no secret that I love Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVDs. What other DVD series brings so beautifully to life childhood’s greatest storybooks? There are sweet stories, fairytales, and stories of...
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