[blparent] Brand new website and Discovery Toys!!! Descriptions in this message!
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Wed Apr 18 01:57:32 UTC 2012
Sure.
At 05:08 PM 4/17/2012, you wrote:
>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
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>On Apr 17, 2012, at 3:03 PM, Brandy W wrote:
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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.
> >
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> >
> > 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
> >
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> >
> >
> > 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.
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> > 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.
> >
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> >
> > 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
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> >
> > 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
> >
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> > Videos
> >
> > You're all my Favorites $8
> >
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> > 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
> >
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> >
> >
> > Videos
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> > 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
> >
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> > 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
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> >
> >
> > 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
> >
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> > 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
> >
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> > Videos
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> > "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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> > 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
> >
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> > 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:
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> > 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
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> > 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.
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> > Portland Tribune
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> > Videos
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> > Bendy Beads $22.50
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> > 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
> >
> > 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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> >
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> > List Price:
> >
> > $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
> >
> > (512) 689-5045
> >
> > <http://www.playtoachieve.com> www.playtoachieve.com
> >
> > Follow me on Face Book at
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> > Read my new blog at www.playtoachieveballstobooks.wordpress.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Looking forward to helping you with your educational toy needs!
> >
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