Books

End of Summer Book Review: Wave by Suzy Lee

By on September 24, 2010

The Wave Suzy Lee Chronicle Books All Ages We loved spending time at the beach this summer. The beach is natural, inviting, comforting and relaxing. My daughter spent endless hours building sand castles, searching for shells and frolicking in the water with her dad and/or her friends. Fall is upon us and we’ll miss those [...]

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Teagan’s Likeable Literature: Creativity, Imagination and Learning

By on September 2, 2010

Chronicle Books and Blue Apple Books offer fantastic titles for children. I thought I’d share some of my favorites books so I’ve categorized them by themes. These books encourage creativity, imagination and learning. Every moment children spend with their parents can be a learning experience. Reading books is part of our daily ritual with Teagan. [...]

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Teagan’s Likeable Literature: Dwell Studio’s Books Review & Giveaway

By on August 10, 2010

Welcome our That’s IT Mommy friends, Jill and Theo to Teagan’s Likeable Literature! The following books are from Dwell Studio and they are all published by Blue Apple books and distributed by Chronicle books. I’ve been a longtime fan of Dwell Studio’s colorful textiles. They feature great simple, clean designs in crisp modern colors and [...]

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Review & Giveaway: BEGIN SMART Books

By on June 15, 2010

I want my kids to love reading as much as I do. The BEGIN SMART series of books is a win/win, they offer great age-appropriate graphics and text for your tots and reading/playing advice for the grown-ups. According to the publishers, their books are designed to enhance children’s motor and cognitive skills and promote interaction between children [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids

By on June 9, 2010

I’ve been obsessed with sites that feature sweet treats, like cupcakes, cakes, cake pops and anything else that looks beautiful and scrumptious. I love involving my daughter Teagan in the kitchen especially when we’re creating sugary desserts. We get messy but that’s part of the fun! We’re bonding, working together and she’s learning from the [...]

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Teagan’s Likeable Literature: Review & Giveaway – Round The Garden book and cards

By on May 26, 2010

Being a parent and a music educator, I am always amazed at what children can imagine and create.  Whether it is drawing an amazing picture or composing variations on a musical theme ala Mozart, most children seem to naturally create and compose based on their surroundings.  There’s always music and dancing in my house so [...]

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Review & Giveaway: "Dear Dad" Book

By on May 26, 2010

“Dads are stone skimmers, mud wallowers, water wallopers, ceiling swoopers, shoulder gallopers, upsy-downsy, over-and-through, round-and-about whooshers. Dads are smugglers and secret sharers.” Quote by Helen Thomson in “Dear Dad” With June 20th right around the corner, the day to celebrate these everyday super heroes is quickly approaching. If you are seeking a gift for the book or [...]

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Teagan’s Likeable Literature: We Planted A Tree

By on May 2, 2010

We Planted A Tree Random House Children’s Books Ages 5-8 $17.99 I try not to judge a book by its cover, but you can’t help it when you check out We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow.  The title is centered and planted firmly in the leaves of the modernized, cartoon-style tree.  And at the [...]

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Review & Giveaway: LeapFrog Tag Junior

By on April 30, 2010

In our household, we are dedicated LeapFrog fans. Teagan has the Learn & Groove Counting Maracas, Learn & Groove Musical Table, and Learn & Groove Alphabet Drum. She’s had these toys since she was an infant. Leapfrog toys feature outstanding educational quality and I think that is the reason why Teagan returns to them time [...]

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Giveaway: Adventure of Meno Books and Blanket!

By on April 10, 2010

Adventure of Meno! Campy humor, retro art and simple-yet-sweet adventures are the hallmarks of the first two books in the Adventure of Meno series by Tony Diterlizzi and his wife Angela.  Published by Simon & Schuster and “Presented in Dazzling Meno-Color”, kids and kids at heart will love cuddling up together and giggling as they [...]

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