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

Wed Apr 18 00:38:38 UTC 2012

It was a smiling snipe. nothing serious. thats why I put the smiley. but I guess no more snipes, smiled or not.
Gabe Vega - Sent from my Apple Mac Mini 
Hit me up Voice/Text: (623) 565-9357
Email: theblindtech at gmail.com
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Website: http://thebt.net

On Apr 17, 2012, at 5:33 PM, Kate McEachern wrote:

> Relax people have bot from her from here for years.  No spamming she helps Santa.
> 
> Kate
> ----- 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? :-)
>> Gabe Vega - Sent from my Apple Mac Mini
>> Hit me up Voice/Text: (623) 565-9357
>> Email: theblindtech at gmail.com
>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/blindtech
>> FaceBook: http://facebook.com/blindtech
>> Website: http://thebt.net
>> 
>> On Apr 17, 2012, at 3:03 PM, Brandy W wrote:
>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 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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>>> 
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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
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Videos
>>> 
>>> I kissed the baby $7
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
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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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>>> 
>>> 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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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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,
>>> wisdom and whimsy, about patient friendship and the healing power of time.
>>> 
>>> Author: Garret Freymann-Weyr
>>> Illustrator: Erin McGuire
>>> 
>>> Hard Cover, 56 pp.
>>> 7.5" x 9.1" /19 x 23cm
>>> 
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>>> Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
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