[blparent] Brand new website and Discovery Toys!!! Descriptionsin this message!

[Kate McEachern]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gabe Vega" <theblindtech at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Brand new website and Discovery Toys!!! 
Descriptionsin this message!


> so if I make a tech based children's site that sells children based games 
> and software, can I spam the list too? :-)
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> On Apr 17, 2012, at 3:03 PM, Brandy W wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello List friends:
>>
>>
>>
>> I am so excited to share my new and very improved website with you! I've
>> just gone over the whole site on the customer side and it is 100% 
>> accessible
>> with JAWS. This now means that you can browse my site, make your 
>> decisions,
>> watch videos for products that have them and more all 100% independently!
>> This has been a long time coming. I've worked continuously with Discovery
>> Toys to make this happen. You can now hold on line parties to earn free
>> toys. So for all of you near and far who have wanted to host, but wanted 
>> to
>> wait for an on line party option it is here. It is fun and simple! 
>> Contact
>> me, we set up your party, you share the link and your excitement, people
>> shop, and you get free toys! You can even merge your email address book 
>> into
>> the party planner and invite people with just a few clicks!
>>
>>
>>
>> Next there are many great new products. I've included the descriptions
>> below, but you can explore other award winning products and purchase 
>> these
>> by visiting www.playtoachieve.com As usual if you have any questions feel
>> free to contact me with my information in my signature.
>>
>>
>>
>> Last we are always looking for other people to spread the importance of
>> children learning through play by sharing the Discovery Toys product. If 
>> you
>> are interested in joining my Discovery Toys team just click on the join 
>> my
>> team link, or contact me for more information.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Soft plush roll-up musical snail. Easily attaches to any rail edge such 
>> as a
>> stroller, car seat or crib with hook & loop straps. 8 musical note chips 
>> for
>> enhancing the discovery of sound & music. Touch the "coil" on the antenna 
>> to
>> activate 8 familiar tunes. Includes set of 6 Melody Music Cards. Requires 
>> 2
>> AA batteries, not included. 5 1/2" x 17 1/2" / 14 x 44.5 cm
>>
>> from 6 months - preschool
>>
>> Songs
>>
>> In song mode, Keyboard Kylie plays 8 songs:
>>
>> . Happy Birthday
>> . Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
>> . Jingle Bell
>> . London Bridge
>> . Mary Had a Little Lamb
>> . Are You Sleeping?
>> . Home Sweet Home
>> . Row, Row, Row Your Boat
>>
>>
>> Keyboard Kylie Includes 6 music cards to play:
>>
>> . Happy Birthday
>> . Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
>> . London Bridge
>> . Row, Row, Row Your Boat
>> . Old Macdonald
>> . Lullaby
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> Layers of Learning
>>
>> During a child's early years:
>>
>> . Velcro straps attach to crib rail or stroller tray.
>> . Kylie's face and bright colors provide visual stimulation.
>> . Smooth fabric is soothing to the touch.
>> . Mom or Dad can play the 8 different melodies for auditory stimulation.
>> . Bright colors and embroidered black circles invite baby to tap the
>> activation buttons, for cause & effect learning and motor skill 
>> development.
>>
>> As your child gets older:
>>
>> . Ask your child to identify the melody.
>> . Play "melody memory" game, guessing which melody matches each color.
>> . Identify the 8 different colors.
>> . The different shades of red, pink & blue aid in visual discrimination.
>> . Learn to switch sound modes by pressing the antenna.
>> . The musical note mode introduces your child to the 8-note scale.
>> . Play the 6 different melodies illustrated on the included music cards.
>> . 4 of the music cards match the pre-recorded melodies.
>> . The straps can be held for puppet play.
>> . Roll up & secure Kylie in snail form.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
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>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
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>>
>>
>> Four fun chunky books sized for little hands. These introductions to
>> opposites follow the popular diapered protagonist as he discovers some
>> curious contradictions. Read them like books! Stack them like blocks!
>>
>> Baby Happy Baby Sad
>> No No Yes Yes
>> Yummy Yucky
>> Quiet Loud
>>
>> Author and Illustrator : Leslie Patricelli
>> 4 Board Books, 96 pp.2.6" x 9.4" (6.5 x 24cm)
>>
>>
>> from birth - 3 Years
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Invite little hands to grab, hold and stack, building gross motor
>> skills.
>> * Invites parent sharing on familiar experiences in a young child's
>> life.
>> * Introduces concept of opposites.
>> * Builds beginning vocabulary.
>> * Introduces basic food items.
>> * Reinforces desired behaviors.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>> I kissed the baby $7
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> The perfect first book for baby!
>>
>> It's so exciting! News of the baby is buzzing from animal to animal, with
>> each one -- fish, bird, squirrel, insect, frog -- boasting of seeing,
>> feeding, singing to, tickling, and kissing the tiny little thing. With 
>> bold,
>> graphic black-and-white illustrations, Mary Murphy's simple, singsong 
>> story
>> captures the giddy commotion that only a baby can bring.
>>
>> Author and Illustrator: Mary Murphy
>>
>> Board Book, 16 pp.
>> 6.1" x 6.7"/ 15.5 x 17 cm.
>>
>> from Birth - 3 Years
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Enchanting, singsong story style keeps baby engaged.
>> * Bright, bold black & white illustrations stimulate early visual
>> development.
>> * A splash of yellow and pink at the end for extra stimulation & early
>> differentiation.
>> * Best read like a nursery rhyme.
>> * Encourages physical affection between the parent/reader and baby.
>> * Board book style invites baby to touch and turn the pages
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Reviews:
>>
>> An animal cast so elated that they seem on the verge of jumping into
>> readers' laps. . . . The high-contrast pictures and exclamatory text are
>> guaranteed eye and ear magnets for the littlest one.
>>
>> Publishers Weekly
>>
>> An ideal book for little eyes and ears.
>>
>> School Library Journal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>>
>>
>> Groovy shapes $12.50
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Four different large-sized foam shapes with cut notches to easily link
>> together in a variety of configurations. Brightly colored with fun artsy
>> designs for visual appeal. Ideal for early construction skills. 16 piece
>> set.
>>
>> from 2 years - kindergarten
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Large-sized for little hands & ease of use.
>> * Notched design presents a different way to connect and build.
>> * Connected pieces stay securely, building early confidence.
>> * Over-printed surfaces add visual interest
>> * Open-ended design promotes imagination and creative expression.
>> * Builds visual-spatial ability and logic.
>> * Can be played with other dt building toys.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>> You're all my Favorites $8
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From the creators of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU -- a comforting tale that
>> answers a timeless question with the ultimate reassurance -- and offers 
>> the
>> ideal way for parents to remind their own little cubs how very much each 
>> one
>> is loved.
>>
>> Author: Sam MacBratney
>> Illustrator: Anita Jeram
>>
>> Board Book, 32 pp.
>> 6.1" x 6.75" / 15.5 x 17.1cm
>>
>> from 2 - 5 Years
>>
>> Pillar Pockets $30
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>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Quiet, loving tone of the text and muted, soothing illustrations
>> help comfort a child.
>> * Assures a child that he or she is loved.
>> * Helps a child cope with sibling relationships.
>> * Introduces the concept of emotions.
>> * Helps a child understand it is OK to be different.
>> * Supports character education.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Awards:
>>
>> * Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner
>> * Book Sense 76 - Top 10
>> * Book Sense Book of the Year - Nominee
>>
>>
>> Reviews:
>>
>> From the creators of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU comes a . . . story about
>> three happy bear siblings who one day begin to doubt their parents' 
>> bedtime
>> mantra of 'You are the most wonderful baby bears in the whole wide world!
>>
>> The Horn Book
>>
>> McBratney and Jeram again combine to address a common childhood anxiety 
>> in a
>> relaxed, irresistibly soothing way.
>>
>> Kirkus Reviews
>>
>> For any family with more than one child, this could quickly become a 
>> beloved
>> bedtime story.
>>
>> Chicago Tribune
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> This colorful, cuddly, plush caterpillar makes a game of getting dressed.
>> Packed with manipulative elements, Pillar Pockets teaches the fasteners
>> commonly associated with dressing - buckles, zippers, buttons, snaps,
>> VelcroR strips, and ties. Find a surprise hidden in one pocket and place
>> your favorite keepsakes in the others. This large-sized imaginary friend
>> develops tactile sensations, color recognition and motor dexterity. Huge 
>> 23"
>> x 5.5" x 8" / 58.4 x 14 x 20.3cm.
>>
>> from 3 years - primary school
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>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Foster confidence, self-reliance and independence through
>> development of self-help skills: zip, snap, buckle, button, tie and 
>> VelcroR.
>> * The 6 skills are large and simple enough to allow "first timers" to
>> practice and master each skill set successfully.
>> * Sharpens fine motor dexterity.
>> * Introduces the notion that there are multiple ways to achieve the
>> same result.
>> * Encourages collecting and securing keepsakes.
>> * Color identification.
>> * Can be used for a memory activity to improve recall.
>> * Plush pal for imaginary play and story-telling.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> * Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Letter Stick-ups and Letter Catch $16.50
>>
>> Letter recognition, spelling, and manual dexterity blend together in this
>> water-play fishing game. Toss 96 foam letters into the tub or wading 
>> pool,
>> tie the bait (a foam disk) onto the end of a fishing rod string (requires
>> adult assistance), cast the line, and see what letter they can haul in. 
>> The
>> bait and letters are made of foam so they stick together when they get 
>> wet.
>> The letters can also be stuck to a bathtub wall to form words. Includes 4
>> rods (for 1 to 4 players), 8 bait disks (4 small & 4 large), 8 fishing
>> lines, and 96 colorful letters.
>>
>> from 3 years - primary school
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Magfun Tiles $22.50
>>
>> Unique 3-dimensional colorful foam blocks with magnetic strips for 
>> creative
>> construction play. Design, build and stack, while learning about magnetic
>> forces and balance. Create 2-D designs on a flat surface or upright
>> imaginative sculptures. Circle and semi-circle pieces can be pushed out 
>> for
>> see-through effect. Design a castle, a rocket, a boat, a train, a robot, 
>> an
>> animal, a flag or anything you can dream of, or arrange the blocks in
>> colorful mosaic patterns. Set includes 81 shape pieces in 6 colors. 
>> Packaged
>> in handy storage jar.
>>
>> from 3 years - primary school
>>
>> Touchtec Bricks $22.50
>>
>> Geometry is learned in a whole new, fun way with this set of 32 textured
>> foam shapes and 32 match cards. Multiple levels of play included. 
>> Beginners
>> match the right shapes to the cards. For more advanced play, shapes must 
>> be
>> categorized and matched by their textures. For even more fun, use the
>> included draw-string storage bag to identify and match shapes by touch
>> instead.
>>
>> from 4 years - primary school
>>
>>
>> http://dtcs.thatchertech.net/pwsdata/DT/HostPortalThemes/ThePerfectTheme/Ima
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sensory Shape Challenge $27.50
>>
>> Geometry is learned in a whole new, fun way with this set of 32 textured
>> foam shapes and 32 match cards. Multiple levels of play included. 
>> Beginners
>> match the right shapes to the cards. For more advanced play, shapes must 
>> be
>> categorized and matched by their textures. For even more fun, use the
>> included draw-string storage bag to identify and match shapes by touch
>> instead.
>>
>> from 4 years - primary school
>>
>>
>>
>> The World Champion of Staying Awake $16.50
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> How can Stella sleep when Cherry Pig, Thunderbolt the puppet mouse, and
>> Beanbag Frog are wide awake? Luckily Stella is good at thinking up ways 
>> to
>> get her toys to sleep - by taking them on a sailing Pillow Ship, a 
>> shoebox
>> Midnight Train, and a toy-basket Starship Balloon. With luminous
>> illustrations and an utterly charming text, this ode to a child's
>> imagination and boundless spirit is certain to be a winning choice at
>> bedtime.
>>
>> Author: Sean Taylor
>> Illustrator: Jimmy Liao
>>
>> Hard Cover, 48 pp.
>> 10.6" x 9.2" (27 x 23.3cm)
>>
>> from 3 - 8 Years
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * A great aid for children experiencing difficulty falling asleep.
>> * Combines both narrative story-telling and introductory poetry.
>> * Encourages the child reader to use his or her imagination.
>> * Gives the child permission to role-play as a parent, building
>> confidence.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Reviews:
>>
>> Stuffs a month of adventure into a single bedtime.
>>
>> Kirkus Reviews
>>
>> The characters' imagined expeditions are rich, full-bleed watercolor 
>> scenes,
>> accompanied by rhymed couplets that balance the rowdiness of the bedtime
>> preparations with cozy imagery and soothing rhythms. It's just the thing 
>> for
>> testing the mettle of those who would lay claim to the titular honorific.
>>
>> Publishers Weekly
>>
>> Author Sean Taylor's realistic, funny dialogue is interspersed with 
>> dreamy
>> verse as Stella spins tales of magical places that lure her friends into
>> dreamland. And Jimmy Liao's illustrations are so sweet and fun, it's a 
>> shame
>> Stella and her pals can't walk off the page. This award-winning duo has
>> created a bedtime masterpiece.
>>
>> Tampa Tribune Times
>>
>> Parents will relate to the difficulty of getting a child to sleep who is
>> still full of energy, while youngsters may find themselves lulled to 
>> sleep
>> alongside the animals. Liao's sweet watercolor illustrations of Stella 
>> and
>> her friends as well as the imaginative worlds they create are just 
>> lovely.
>>
>> School Library Journal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>> Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies $16.00
>>
>> Aboard a ship called the SALTY CARROT sails a rowdy band of Buccaneer
>> Bunnies. Their leader, Barnacle Black Ear, is the baddest bunny brute of 
>> all
>> time, but his son refuses to perform his proper pirating duties. Henry 
>> would
>> rather read books than shout "Shiver me timbers!" But when a crashing,
>> bashing, thrashing wildcat of a storm threatens the SALTY CARROT and its
>> crew, will Henry and his landlubbin' library save the day?
>>
>> Author: Carolyn Crimi
>> Illustrator: John Manders
>>
>> Hard Cover, 40 pp.
>> 9.75" x 11.3" / (24.75 x 28.75 cm.
>>
>> from 2 - 5 Years
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Nuthing Like a Puffin $16.50
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> A puffin is completely unique. A ladder is nothing like a puffin. A house 
>> is
>> nothing like a puffin. A newspaper is nothing like a puffin. . . . But 
>> wait!
>> Who would have guessed? Could these things be more alike than you think?
>> Young children will love following this mischievous puffin in an
>> entertaining exercise in creative classification-- and are guaranteed to
>> start looking at everyday things in a whole new way.
>>
>> from 4 - 8 Years
>>
>> Author: Sue Soltis
>> Illustrator: Bob Kolar
>>
>> Hard Cover, 40pp.
>> 9.2" x 9.2" / 23.3 x 23.3cm
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Children learn how to compare and contrast objects.
>> * Introduces the basics of classification.
>> * Focusing on how very different objects can be alike presents a whole
>> new way of looking at the world.
>> * Develops logical thinking as children anticipate the next line
>> before turning the page.
>>
>> Awards:
>>
>> Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List
>>
>> Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title
>>
>> Layers of Learning:
>>
>> * Children learn how to compare and contrast objects.
>> * Introduces the basics of classification.
>> * Focusing on how very different objects can be alike presents a whole
>> new way of looking at the world.
>> * Develops logical thinking as children anticipate the next line
>> before turning the page.
>>
>> Reviews:
>> Much like her eponymous puffin, Soltis shows her mischievous side in her
>> debut picture book, a playful exploration of unexpected comparisons with
>> twists that will have readers reconsidering the ways in which disparate
>> things can be surprisingly similar.
>>
>> Publishers Weekly
>>
>> The narrator of this clever book declares with sturdy confidence that
>> there's nothing at all like a puffin...The bird's colorful blue, gold, 
>> and
>> orange beak is the source of the illustrations' palette, bold yet muted 
>> hues
>> that nicely match the retro look of the digital art. Kids will easily 
>> pick
>> up the game; be prepared to read this one again and again.
>>
>> The Horn Book
>>
>> A charming debut picture book... The simple text is likely to draw 
>> children
>> in with its conversational tone as well as its cliffhanger page-turns... 
>> A
>> fun, thought-provoking look at how we classify the world around us.
>>
>> Booklist
>>
>> Awards:
>>
>> Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List
>> Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Awards:
>>
>> * Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List
>> * Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title
>> * Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List
>>
>>
>> Reviews:
>>
>> Much like her eponymous puffin, Soltis shows her mischievous side in her
>> debut picture book, a playful exploration of unexpected comparisons with
>> twists that will have readers reconsidering the ways in which disparate
>> things can be surprisingly similar.
>>
>> Publishers Weekly
>>
>> The narrator of this clever book declares with sturdy confidence that
>> there's nothing at all like a puffin...The bird's colorful blue, gold, 
>> and
>> orange beak is the source of the illustrations' palette, bold yet muted 
>> hues
>> that nicely match the retro look of the digital art. Kids will easily 
>> pick
>> up the game; be prepared to read this one again and again.
>>
>> The Horn Book
>>
>> A charming debut picture book... The simple text is likely to draw 
>> children
>> in with its conversational tone as well as its cliffhanger page-turns... 
>> A
>> fun, thought-provoking look at how we classify the world around us.
>>
>> Booklist
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>>
>>
>> "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out 
>> is
>> a spark."
>> - Victor Hugo
>>
>>
>>
>> Library Lion $17.00
>>
>>
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>>
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>>
>>
>> An
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>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Invites discussion about rules and when to follow them, but also
>> when it might be OK to break them.
>> * Invites thought and discussion about first impressions and making
>> assumptions.
>> * Encourages children to visit the library.
>> * Expresses the value of friendship.
>> * Supports character education.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Awards:
>>
>> * Arkansas Diamond Book Award Honor
>> * Sakura Medal
>> * Golden Sower Honor (Nebraska)
>> * NAIBA (New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association) Best
>> Picture Book of the Year
>> * Time of Wonder Award from the Maine Discovery Museum
>> * Book Sense Book of the Year - Honor Book
>> * Cuffie (PW "Off the Cuff") Award - Honorable Mention
>> * School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
>> * Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
>> * Amazon.com Best Books of the Year
>> * Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award
>> * Anita Shreve, author of THE PILOT'S WIFE
>> * Book Sense Children's Picks
>> * Junior Library Guild Selection
>>
>> Reviews:
>>
>> Knudsen's gentle tale of a revered yet welcoming community destination 
>> will
>> ring true for many readers. Hawkes's (Weslandia) evocative, soft-hued
>> acrylic-and-pencil illustrations have a timeless feel, depicting a cozy
>> book-filled haven that any story fan would love to visit, rules and all.
>>
>> Publishers Weekly
>>
>> There are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and 
>> taking
>> care of friends.
>>
>> San Francisco Chronicle
>>
>> What happens at the end is guaranteed to send both parent and child
>> grappling for Kleenex.
>>
>> Portland Tribune
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>> An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the
>> library. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about
>> rules in the library. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no 
>> one
>> is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. As 
>> it
>> turns out, this lion is well suited to library visiting. His big feet are
>> quiet on the floor. He makes a comfy backrest at story hour. And he never
>> roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible
>> happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows 
>> how.
>>
>> Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin
>> Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most 
>> ardent
>> of rule keepers.
>>
>> Author: Michelle Knudsen
>> Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes
>>
>> Hard Cover, 48 pp.
>> 9.75" x 11.3" / 24.75 x 29.75 cm
>>
>> from 4 - 7 years
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> * Invites discussion about rules and when to follow them, but also
>> when it might be OK to break them.
>> * Invites thought and discussion about first impressions and making
>> assumptions.
>> * Encourages children to visit the library.
>> * Expresses the value of friendship.
>> * Supports character education.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Awards:
>>
>> * Arkansas Diamond Book Award Honor
>> * Sakura Medal
>> * Golden Sower Honor (Nebraska)
>> * NAIBA (New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association) Best
>> Picture Book of the Year
>> * Time of Wonder Award from the Maine Discovery Museum
>> * Book Sense Book of the Year - Honor Book
>> * Cuffie (PW "Off the Cuff") Award - Honorable Mention
>> * School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
>> * Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
>> * Amazon.com Best Books of the Year
>> * Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award
>> * Anita Shreve, author of THE PILOT'S WIFE
>> * Book Sense Children's Picks
>> * Junior Library Guild Selection
>>
>> Reviews:
>>
>> Knudsen's gentle tale of a revered yet welcoming community destination 
>> will
>> ring true for many readers. Hawkes's (Weslandia) evocative, soft-hued
>> acrylic-and-pencil illustrations have a timeless feel, depicting a cozy
>> book-filled haven that any story fan would love to visit, rules and all.
>>
>> Publishers Weekly
>>
>> There are lessons here about making assumptions, breaking rules and 
>> taking
>> care of friends.
>>
>> San Francisco Chronicle
>>
>> What happens at the end is guaranteed to send both parent and child
>> grappling for Kleenex.
>>
>> Portland Tribune
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Videos
>>
>> Bendy Beads $22.50
>>
>> This set of 60 flexible easy-grip connectors in bright, primary colors
>> attach in 2 different ways to make all sorts of fun configurations. These
>> uniquely-designed manipulatives help kids develop motor skills and expand
>> their imaginations. Includes starter designs. Packed in handy storage jar
>> with handle.
>>
>> from 3 years - primary school
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> French Ducks in Venice $17.50
>>
>> Siblings George and Cecile live in Venice, California, but think of
>> themselves as French ducks. They have an important friend, Polina Panova,
>> who conjures magical dresses of thread, silk, and velvet To the ducks,
>> Polina is a princess. But when Polina's prince decides to go away, life 
>> on
>> the canal changes, and so does Polina. What are two steadfast and
>> affectionate French ducks to do? Save admit that every broken heart mends 
>> on
>> its own time, in its own way? A storybook classic full of light and hush,
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