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

Wed Apr 18 00:50:13 UTC 2012

Cool but for the non geek population span is a loaded word.

Hugs from a geek girl.
Kate
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gabe Vega" <theblindtech at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Brand new website and Discovery Toys!!! 
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>I never claimed I didn't like them or didn't find them informative. I just 
>asked that when I write a kids zone web page on my company web site 
>tonight, if I can advertise it here on the list for "Informational 
>purposes" :-)
> 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 3:16 PM, Brandy W wrote:
>
>> I have been posting this information for 8 years without any problems.
>> People appreciate the information. I don't post daily, and I don't nag. I
>> simply let people know the site there is there, what is new, and make it
>> easy to find. Many people shop from me, and have been frustrated with the
>> lack of accessibility, so I'm happy to be able to announce that it is now
>> working with screen readers. I'm posting about educational products many 
>> of
>> which need no adaption for blind parents to play with their sighted
>> children. So I imagine if you had a service that would benefit blind 
>> parents
>> and you did it as little as I do that no one would complain.  You have a
>> delete key, so if my 1 post every 30-90 days bothers you just delete the
>> message.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Bran
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out 
>> is
>> a spark."
>> - Victor Hugo
>>
>> Brandy Wojcik  Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team leader
>> (512) 689-5045
>> www.playtoachieve.com
>> Follow me on Face Book at
>> http://www.facebook.com/PlayToAchieve.DiscoveryToys
>>
>> Read my new blog at www.playtoachieveballstobooks.wordpress.com
>>
>> Looking forward to helping you with your educational toy needs!
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Gabe Vega
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:08 PM
>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Brand new website and Discovery Toys!!! 
>> Descriptions
>> in 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:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
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>>> me/Ima
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>>>
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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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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>>> me/Ima
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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
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>>> What happens at the end is guaranteed to send both parent and child
>>> grappling for Kleenex.
>>>
>>> Portland Tribune
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>>> Videos
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>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> http://dtcs.thatchertech.net/pwsdata/DT/HostPortalThemes/ThePerfectThe
>>> me/Ima
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>>> http://dtcs.thatchertech.net/pwsdata/DT/HostPortalThemes/ThePerfectThe
>>> me/Ima
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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
>>>
>>> from 5 - 10 years
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> How did that get in my Lunch Box? $13.50
>>>
>>> The best part of a young child's day is often opening a lunchbox and
>>> diving in. But how did all that delicious food get there? Who made the
>>> bread for the sandwich? What about the cheese inside? Who plucked the
>>> fruit? And where did the chocolate in that cookie get its start? From
>>> planting wheat to mixing flour into dough, climbing trees to
>>> machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of
>>> melted bliss, here is an engaging look at the steps involved in
>>> producing some common foods. Includes healthy tips and a peek at basic
>> food groups.
>>>
>>> Author: Chris Butterworth
>>> Illustrator: Lucia Gaggiotti
>>>
>>> Hardcover. 32 pp.
>>> 8.4" x 10.25" / 23.9 x 26cm.
>>>
>>> from 5 - 8 years
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> <http://dtp.thatchertech.net/PUBLICSTORE/stores/brandy/product/The-Pie
>>> d-Pipe r-of-Hamelin,665,181.aspx> The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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>>>
>>>
>>> List Price:
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>>> $17.00
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>>> The Peid Piper of Hamelin $17.00
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>>>
>>> "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled
>>> out is a spark."
>>> - Victor Hugo
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brandy Wojcik  Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team leader
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>>> (512) 689-5045
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