The Dangerous Book for Boys is a fabulous gift idea for any Dad or Grandpa. I gave this beautiful hardback book to both my husband and father as a "new baby boy"/"new grandson" gift last year so that they could persuse and enjoy as a guide for Dads and Son. The whole family will love … Read more
Pinkalicious has a new companion, Goldilicious, her pet unicorn, in this follow up to Pinkalicious and Purplicious. Her new, roller skating, kite flying friend Goldie helps to protect Pinkalicious from her little brother Peter’s wizardry. Sure to be another Pinkalicious fave, Goldilicious brings more fun to an already great series! For more information, click here. … Read more
We love the Frances series and A Bargain for Frances is one of my favorite stories in the collection. Where Frances learns the lesson to "beware" of her friend Ida who tries to trick her into buying an ugly plastic tea set – only so Ida can buy the fancy China tea set Frances has … Read more
The Daddy Longlegs Blues has become our bedtime book for the past few weeks. Kyle and Kenzie both love it. It is about Daddy Longlegs, a cool rambler who digs the blues. It’s written in such a great way that I can’t help but sing along to it in a "bluesy" dialect. "He has the … Read more
Jennifer Weiner’s new book will be released on July 14th, 2009 and we’re giving away 3 copies to our readers – just hop over to the blog to enter to win. I’m thrilled to have already read an early copy of this book after the publisher contacted me for a review. I’ve been a fan … Read more
Calling all Barbie fans! Yesterday, marked the release of Barbie and the Three Musketeers. Prior to the release, we were sent a screener of this new movie. In one week, we have watched it no less than probably 10 times. I’m not kidding. My kids are enthralled with the latest Barbie release and Parents will … Read more
As a fan of Leapfrog’s Tag reading system, I was thrilled to test out the Leapfrog Tag Jr. reading system geared for toddlers aged 2-4 which hit stores this summer. The Tag Jr. uses the same technology as original Tag where your young reader holds a pen with an “optical reader” that will magically dictate … Read more
I bought this book for 4 year old Mackenzie this summer when she began to grow fascinated with tales of the Colonial Days and the American Revolution after our summer hikes and visits to Valley Forge National Park (just 2 miles from our home). It is fantastic. Certainly, I’m a bit of a nerd and … Read more
At age 4, Mackenzie has really been enjoying reading "Chapter" books as an activity before nap or bedtime. We first started out with the Magic Tree House books last summer and she instantly fell in love with them. I enjoy the break from picture books and she is fascinated with the learning involved in each … Read more
I confess I’ve started a new love affair. With a TV show. Given I’m on the low budget cable package, my life had been feeling slightly void of small guilty pleasures with the winter lapse in new episodes of my favorite hit TV shows. Enter Glee. After hearing all the buzz about Glee last Fall, … Read more