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Dad's Book of Awesome Projects. Yep, dads are crafty too.
I like to think of myself as a closet crafter, someone who secretly loves DIY projects but can never find the time to do them. Well, now that my kids are almost out of school for the summer, I'm determined to roll up my sleeves with them, and I found just the book to help me do it.
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I Scream for I Scream for Ice Cream
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is on a tear with her awesome children's books, and her latest is no exception.
A strong girl fairy tale when you need an alternative to Cinderella
We've always loved going on a "literary journey" from the comfort of our couch by reading stories from other countries.
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Tickled pink: a wordless and wonderful picture book
Although I'm a passionate lover of words, I'm in love with this gorgeously illustrated picture book for kids that tells an entire story about friendship, acceptance, and beauty. . . without a single word.
Wonderful new personalized books for kids: If it's in print, it must be true...I love you!
Did you know that it only takes three little words to fill an entire book?
Taro Gomi gets back to baby board books. Yay for your baby!
If you're not yet smitten with Japanese illustrator and all-around genius (says us) Taro Gomi, then it's high time.
Honoring Black History Month with poetry
In honor of Black History Month, I've started sharing a beautifully illustrated new book with my kids that introduces them to 200 years of poetry from some of the most influential African-American poets.
A book to help kids look at the Presidents in a whole new way
My kids can remember who was the first president, who ended slavery, and who was president during the Great Depression. But there are so many other great stories and interesting personality quirks about these leaders of our nation; the challenge is how to remember some of them.
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Thumb doodling: May the Creative Force be with you and your kids
Luke has the Force and a lightsaber. Your kid has fingers and some ink. And now they can rule the universe together...or at least make some cool art.
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Happy Chinese New Year, mamas! I have to admit that I've always loved the Chinese Zodiac and it's not just because I'm Chinese American. There's just such a fascinating history behind each of the animal signs and what they mean.
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A lovely journal for your little traveler...other than a ticket to Paris
Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a father who traveled for work and could take us with him on many of his trips. The sad part: I don't have much of a written record of all our flying adventures.
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