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Book Review & Giveaway (closed): Anything is Possible by Thomas Bähler

By on May 6, 2012
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Through human existence, there have been stories passed on showing perseverance, dedication, kindness, cunning, and every other trait that we come across in our daily lives. Many of these are found within the stories of the Ancient Greek storyteller, Æsop. Famous for his fables where virtues are taught through woven tales of personified animals and [...]

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Kohl’s Cares: Featuring Eric Carle Review and Giveaway (closed)

By on March 21, 2012
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  Kohl’s Cares has teamed up with kid’s illustrator and author, Eric Carle. Now through the end of April you purchase these popular books and coordinating plush animals for just $5 each at Kohls Stores or online. Through the Kohl’s Cares program, 100 percent of the net profit from the sale of these items benefits [...]

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IT’s Easy To Be Green: National Geographic Kids Human Footprint Book

By on March 14, 2012

Did you know that the average baby wears a total of 3,796 diapers in his or her lifetime?  It’s true:  moms, dads, and babysitters toss out 18 billion disposable diapers each year in the United States—enough to make a diaper trail around the Earth 90 times!  And did you know that it takes ½ pint [...]

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Book Reviews & Giveaway (closed): Love the Beastie and The Splendid Spotted Snake

By on January 26, 2012

The cold, snowy, gloomy weather has settled in here in the Northeast; the perfect time to hunker down on the couch in our nice, warm living room and curl up to a new book or two! The Splendid Spotted Snake By Betty Schwartz and Alexander Wilensky Workman Publishing; $13.95 Evelyn (3) and I first read [...]

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Valentine’s Review & Giveaway: Sweet Storybooks by Joyce Wan

By on January 18, 2012

Seeking a beautiful keepsake Valentine’s gift for your little Cupcake that you can enjoy beyond February 14th? Check out two new children’s titles illustrated by artist Joyce Wan published by Cartwheel Books an imprint of Scholastic. “We Belong Together” is a small hard bound picture book that details great timeless couples, like peanut butter & [...]

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Style IT Book Review & Giveaway: “Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement”

By on December 31, 2011

It may seem counterintuitive, but pregnancy is a time when you REALLY need some friendly, fashion inspiration. Rather than relying on Gap Maternity and Pea in the Pod, I found a really fun book by style and fashion trend journalist Amy Tara Koch called “Bump It Up.” As a mom/reporter, Amy delivers the expert advice [...]

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Likeable Literature: Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weird but True

By on December 21, 2011

Treasury of Greek Mythology – Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters By Donna Jo Napoli, Illustrated by Christina Balit National Geographic Children’s Books $24.95 National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weird but True National Geographic Children’s Books $19.95 National Geographic has been a staple in my house since I was little. The magazines with the [...]

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Book Review: The Complete Idiots Guide to Walt Disney World

By on December 11, 2011

    The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Walt Disney World, 2012 Edition Author: Doug Ingersoll Publisher: Alpha; Original edition (September 6, 2011) Features: the most up-to-date ride ratings, prices, and hotel, park, and dining information. Includes itineraries, planning cards, and maps. Our Thoughts: On my last trip to Disney, I had the chance to look through [...]

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Picture Book Review & Giveaway (closed): Light Up the Night by Jean Reidy

By on November 30, 2011

Light Up the Night Written by Jean Reidy Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvin Ages 4 to 8 Years Published by Disney Hyperion $16.99 Being a mom, and a teacher, I’m pretty proud of the fact that I can say I have literally read hundreds of picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade novels, and young [...]

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Favor-IT-e Book Review: Wizard of Oz Scanimation

By on October 26, 2011

We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz.  Peer pressure can be a good thing. My 5 year-old niece saw an elementary school production of the Wizard of Oz last year and has been obsessed ever since. Her birthday party theme and Halloween costume are all about Oz and Dorothy.  Now my [...]

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