tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369129002024-02-19T06:24:02.310-08:00TALES FROM THE TREEHOUSEThe Librarians from the Children's Department share the best of children's books and activities at Glendale Library, Arts & Culture in Glendale, California. Readers are invited to leave comments about one of the reviews.
Click on the book cover to check on its location in the Library and current availability.Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133227863914489173noreply@blogger.comBlogger1708125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-10586644866390961902018-09-12T13:00:00.000-07:002018-09-12T13:00:05.000-07:00A MOMENTARY PAUSE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-78234184406187034112018-09-05T10:00:00.000-07:002018-09-05T10:00:07.977-07:00 SOME GREAT GRAPHICS<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Floaty</b> by <b>John Himmelman</b> reminds one of the movie <i>Up. </i> Mr. Raisin does not necessarily love dogs, but he took him in because even a floating dog needs food and shelter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While walking one day, Floaty's leash breaks off and off floats the the dog. Heart broken yet determined to find him, Mr. Raisin float up some food and with his sewing skill he makes a hot air balloon to help with his search. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Beautiful and bright illustrations to draw in readers from preschool and up.</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-26886505018306366302018-08-22T11:14:00.002-07:002018-08-22T11:15:30.023-07:00POTTY TRAINING FOR GOLDI<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Goldilocks and the Just Right Potty</b> by <b>Leigh Hodgkinson</b> is an adorable twist on Goldilocks and the you know whos. The girl knows what she likes in a potty, something that's just right! And in the end she gets it just right ... and so does a familiar bear. Check out the end pages in the back of the book. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A fun read for toddlers up to Kindergarteners. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-24074029093374211512018-08-15T10:00:00.000-07:002018-08-15T15:53:29.962-07:00HELLO, THIEF<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Door</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Alistair Heim </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and</span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> Alisa Coburn, </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Fox burgles </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the Three Bears' home. He </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">climbs through the window, saying hello to each inanimate object as he rifles through their house, eats their food, messes up their bed and steals their things. I'm not advocating thievery here, but if I did, it's because of this very cute and silly B&B. Finally, Fox gets tossed out the window, to an even bigger house, to commit yet another crime. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fox didn't learn his lesson I guess. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bye-bye, Reader.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-24484371220419731882018-08-08T10:00:00.000-07:002018-08-08T10:00:03.476-07:00ROCK STAR<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rocky hops from from one rocky location to another and becomes a rockstar when he plays an important part in keeping Mount Rushmore together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Don't skip the rock types and description about Rocky's Rock Star Family in the back of the book. This mix o f humor and facts and perfect way of getting information across to those who think geology is boring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm not giving away the ending so check out </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Natsumi!</b> by <b>Susan Lendroth</b> illustrated by <b>Priscilla Burris </b>is for preschoolers and up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bear goes fishing without letting Duck know and when Duck finds Bear's house is empty he sets off to find Bear with map in hand. Meanwhile, Bear finds that fishing and being rained on is not much fun. Eventually Duck and Bear find each other and spend the night camping under the stars until they decide they've had enough camping and head back home together, where they will be together forever. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Come Home Already</b> by <b>Dory John </b>and <b>Benji Davies </b>(together forever!) is a fun read- aloud for preschoolers through 2nd grade.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-76387274364291156722018-07-25T08:00:00.000-07:002018-07-25T08:00:18.581-07:00RAISING A READER, PART II<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last time we explored some strategies to help you successfully engage your babies and build those important pre-reading skills. This time we will pick up where we left off and explore some strategies for engaging your toddlers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In addition to <b>Talking</b>, <b>Singing</b>, <b>Signing</b>, <b>Playing</b>, and <b>Reading</b> as explored last time incorporate the new category of <b>Question</b> into you and your child's routine.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If your toddler struggles to answer, supply the correct response. Encourage your toddler to repeat what you've said.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ask open-ended questions that allow and encourage your toddler to respond with more than one word. For example, ask questions such as, "What do you see on this page?" Your toddler may still need help. Provide full sentence responses, asking your toddler to repeat after you. "The frog is jumping into the pond."</span></li>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-66686332184537024252018-07-18T08:00:00.000-07:002018-07-19T10:07:43.048-07:00RAISING A READER, PART I<div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every parent hopes to raise an enthusiastic and successful reader. If you hope to raise a strong reader you need to first understand that your child begins building pre-reading skills from birth. Today we will explore some strategies that can help you engage your littlest little ones to help build a love of reading from infancy.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Talking to your baby helps language development and increases brain activity.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sing while holding your baby and she will feel your voice as well as hear it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Repeat songs again and again. Baby loves repetition. Repeating songs also helps your baby to hear small sounds (pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sing at bath time, in the car and everywhere in between. Your baby will try to sing along, cooing and babbling with you.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Teach your baby simple signs such as <i>cup</i>, <i>more</i>, <i>all done</i> and <i>clean up</i>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Signing with your baby helps you communicate with more ease and reduces baby's stress levels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Babies who are taught to sign learn to speak faster and have larger vocabularies.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It looks like simple play to us but this is how your baby learns about their world.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Allow your baby to play with books and other safe items.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shaking, throwing, tugging and tasting are how your baby will explore books. Use sturdy board books or cloth books at this age.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let her play freely with the book, discovering how pages turn and finding more pictures inside.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Set aside regular reading times every day - nap time, after meals and bedtime are good examples.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Choose books that your child will enjoy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Find a comfortable place to sit away from distractions such as the television, radio, computers, phones, and other devices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be sure to hold the book so that your baby can see the picture and words.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Encourage your baby to participate in the story by asking her to point to specific pictures and say simple words.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Talk to your baby about what you see in the book.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reread your baby's favorite stories again and again.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Keep plenty of books around your home. Borrow books from the library so you always have new titles to share with your baby.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take books in the car, to the grocery store and to appointments. Read with your baby while you wait.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember to always keep reading times fun. Keep it short. If your baby becomes fussy or loses interest simply move on to another activity. Reading with your child should be a fun, stress-free, bonding time.</span></div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-21665002698790521612018-07-11T10:00:00.000-07:002018-07-11T15:09:47.199-07:00SILLY BEGINNING READERS<br />
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<a href="https://glendale.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1654210__SLouise%20Loves%20Bake%20Sales__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&suite=glendale" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="259" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarvLIUNSSDvG1dqER3Fz86oUqmh_2A7_VnWKaYnKHBUyo2VGv1bPU5ZgN5ptT0gc7FrUtumcJyS0BQSUC1UeJz39FjlxnUwV3cd2brSWIn58YB8qTwoOfVeijtjZ4asjXKQt0/s200/bake+sale.jpg" width="133" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another <b>Jan Thomas</b> silliness in </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Friends Make Me HAPPY!</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Sheep asks his friends to guess what makes him happy and they guess things that begin with the letter F, such as fish, fans and turnips. Turnips!? Oi. Silly fun reads like other Jan Thomas books. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In <b>Louise Loves Bake Sales </b>by<b> Kelly Light </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Louise and her brother Art</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> get creative with the school bake sale with some help from their cat who her expresses feelings with hilarious facial expressions. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-5214692377157186162018-07-04T08:00:00.000-07:002018-07-05T14:46:52.245-07:00PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN<br />
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a hard one. There will be fears and there might be some tears but hopefully it
can also be a great moment for both you and your not-so-little-anymore kiddo.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. First of all, take a deep breath, parents. Everything is going to be okay. Your child is growing up. And as hard as it is for us to say goodbye to baby smells, and favorite wubbies, snuggle time and wide-eyed innocence, your child is ready for their next big adventure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And, if your child isn't as ready as they could be, you'll work to get there together. Your child might be heading off to big kid school but they still need you to help them make that transition. Let's make it as smooth as possible for both of you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Plan to visit your child's new school with them. Most schools will have open house days so families can do this. Explore the school and the classroom your child will be in. If possible, plan for you and your child to meet their Kindergarten teacher before the school year starts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you visit the school, talk about drop off and pick up. If you'll be driving your child show them where the car will let them out and talk about where they will walk when they exit the car. Will your child be riding the school bus? If so, show them where they will get on the bus in the morning and where the buses pull up when they arrive at the school. If you're walking your child to school practice that walk together before hand. Name the streets you walk on, point out landmarks you see along the way (the neighborhood park, a corner store, your neighbor's house, etc...). Your child will be less nervous when they understand their new routine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Have conversations with your child about strangers. Conversations. Plural. You'll need to talk about this more than once, parents. You might even consider roleplaying different scenarios with your child. This is a scary topic for parents to think about but you'll need to impress upon your child the importance of never going off with a stranger. You might want to think about having a code word that you use with your child in the event that someone other than you needs to pick them up from school. Make sure it's something you can both remember and go over it together periodically.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now, let's talk about backpacks for a moment. Your child will need one and I know it's cute to get their name embroidered on it but I urge you to reconsider. If you can read the name on the backpack than so can a stranger and your child is much more likely to go off with that stranger if that stranger addresses them by their name. Play it smart and skip the embroidered name. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Your child's favorite lunch might be PB&J but you'll need to plan on peanut-free lunches once they start school. With the rise of peanut allergies many schools have gone peanut-free. Consult your child's school to see if this rule applies or plan on a yummy lunch alternative. Additionally, make sure your child can open all their lunch food. That amazing lunch you pack will do them no good if they can't open it up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Bullies. Every school has them and yes, they exist even in Kindergarten. Have conversations about bullies with your child before they start school. You might consider reading some books with them on this subject such as, <b>Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes</b>, <b>The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill</b>, <b>Bootsie Barker Bites by Barbara Bottner</b>, and <b>Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney</b>. Talk to your child about standing up for themselves and talk to them about respecting others. You don't want your child to be bullied and you don't want your child to be a bully. Talk it out, prepare your child, and give them the tools they need to be a good classmate and a good friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Remember, parents, that Kindergarten can be exhausting. I know children are busy these days and there always seems to be a half dozen or more after school activities to run around to but try to keep these activities to a minimum. Your child will need time to unwind, to decompress from their busy day. so much of what they're experiencing at school is new that they are likely overstimulated by the end of their school day. Think about creating an unwinding ritual for you and your child. Maybe go for a walk around your neighborhood after school or sit and have a snack and read a book. Decide what works best for you and your child. It might end up being the best part of your day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. And lastly, parents, remember to savor the memories. This year will be filled with first for both your child and you. Take pictures, save the school projects, record all those precious moments. They will be gone before you know it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Enjoy the school year to come, parents. It's going to be great!</span></div>
<br />Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-70062506447302665642018-06-27T08:00:00.000-07:002018-07-02T14:58:13.062-07:00SCHOOL READINESS CHECKLIST<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sending your child off to kindergarten is a huge step, both for her and for yourself. She will learn many new skills in her first year of school. You can help make her transition into Kindergarten an easier one by making sure she can accomplish this checklist:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Follows rules and routines</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to transition from one activity to another</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Participates in group activities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to interact with one or more children</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to share and take turns</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to clean up after play</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to interact with teachers and other familiar adults</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to use words to resolve conflicts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Seeks out adult assistance to resolve conflicts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Listens carefully to instructions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to follow single step direction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to follow two step direction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to be understood when speaking</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to relay what has happened (sequence of events)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to sit and listen to a story</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to retell a story</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to sequence two or three pictures</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to use pictures to communicate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Writes using scribbles and symbols</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to print name without a model</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to sing and recite the alphabet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to match upper case letters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to match lower case letters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to identify both upper and lower case letters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to sort colors and shapes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to count to 20</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to match numbers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to properly grasp scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is able to identify 10 colors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Uses objects to make believe</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If your child is able accomplish the above task she will have an easier time entering Kindergarten. Practice these skills together to help her succeed. </span></div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-65030291704860076122018-06-20T10:00:00.000-07:002018-06-25T09:01:17.376-07:00GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS FROM THE ANIMAL WORLD! <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi there! Howdy! Hey! Hi-ya! </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Hello</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, written and illustrated by Cadecott Honoree </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Brendan Wenzel</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, is a triumphant and jubilant picture book greeting from the animal kingdom. All sorts of animals welcome the reader from page to page: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Hello Quiet</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Hello Loud</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Hello Wild</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The deceptively simple text-told in a cheerful rhyme tailor-made for storytime--celebrates the marvel, curiosity, inclusion, and diversity in the natural world, while the exquisitely vibrant illustrations showcase just some of the myriad of animals children could encounter in the world around them, from a cuttlefish to an aardwolf. An appendix of the animals is included in the backmatter, along with an inspirational author's note inviting young readers to find out more, especially about the many threatened and endangered animals they might see in the pages in an effort to help save them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Share this book with babies through kindergartners to spark a joy of nature and celebrate it's extraordinary wonder. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-29031487920634064252018-06-13T10:00:00.000-07:002018-06-13T16:48:14.013-07:00PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITIES, PART III<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's time for our last batch of Parent & Child Activities. I hope you and your little one have been having a great time exploring all these activities together.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Dance Party: </b>Listen and dance to music </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>E-I-E-I-O:</b> Sing 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm' </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Check Out the Library:</b> Come to your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Sing, Play, Learn:</b> Come to Storytime at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>That's My Jam:</b> Come see a performer this summer at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Check Out the Library:</b> Come to your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Sing, Play, Learn: </b>Come to Storytime at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tinkering Around:</b> Enjoy a STEAM activity at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Shake Your Sillies Out:</b> Have a dance party with your toddler. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>That's My Jam:</b> Come see a performer this summer at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>With a 1, 2, 3: </b>Sing a Storytime song to a favorite stuffed animal or figure</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Stroll for the Senses:</b> Go for a walk and discover 5 new words to describe what you see, hear, and smell</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Cast Your Vote:</b> Have your preschooler vote 'Good', 'Better', 'Best' on items in a category (songs; hats; fruit, etc...)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Check Out the Library:</b> Come to your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Sing, Play, Learn: </b>Come to Storytime at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tinkering Around: </b>Enjoy a STEAM activity at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Shake Your Sillies Out: </b>Have a dance party with your preschooler. Let them choose the music.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>That's My Jam:</b> Come see a performer this summer at your local neighborhood library</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember, these activities are great for you and your little one year round. Keep exploring with your baby, toddler or preschool and have fun together!</span></div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-28489692432180765882018-06-06T10:00:00.000-07:002018-06-13T16:48:04.448-07:00PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITIES, PART II<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you have been enjoying your Parent and Child Activities so far this summer. Here are some new ideas to keep the fun going.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>One Potato, Two Potato:</b> Sing to your baby at feeding time</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Pat a Cake, Pat a Cake:</b> Play clapping or fingerplay games like 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' and 'Pat a Cake'</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Walk and Talk:</b> Name and describe what you see along the way</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes:</b> Say and point to body parts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Silly Voices, Serious Fun:</b> Read a book using funny voices</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Big Picture:</b> Read a book and talk about the picture on the cover</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Toy Story:</b> Make up a story about your toddlers favorite toy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Show and Tell:</b> Draw shapes and letters with crayons</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Snuggle Spot:</b> Make a reading fort with blankets and cushions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Old Favorite, New Twist: </b>Play 'Say it loud, say it soft, say it fast, say it slow' with new words</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Silly Noises, Serious Fun: </b>Make silly sounds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A, B, C, Wheee!: </b>Sing the alphabet in rhythm while pushing your toddler on the swings</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Sorting Hat:</b> Give your child a bag to fill with items in a category (a color; a texture; used for bedtime, etc...)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Kitchen Band:</b> Make a pots and pans band</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fun Fact, Paddywhack:</b> Read an information book and write a fact your preschooler remembers and have her draw a picture </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Explore:</b> Read a new book in a new place</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Puzzled:</b> Do a floor puzzle with your preschooler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Let's Listen:</b> Listen to an audiobook together</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fresh Air:</b> Play outside together</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Ready to Write:</b> Maker your preschooler a writing kit with papers and writing tools in a portable container</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check back next time for the third and final installment of our Parent & Child Activities.</span></div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-23824718806374829432018-05-30T10:00:00.000-07:002018-06-13T16:47:50.977-07:00PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITIES, PART I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As parents of little ones, you have hundreds of interactions with your baby, toddler or preschooler every day. To help you get the most out of your time together try incorporating these fun activities below into your daily or weekly routines.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Groove and Move:</b> Sing and move to a song</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Baby's First Bookshelf:</b> Create a special place for books within babies' reach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>See and Say:</b> Point out pictures in a book</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Monkey See, Monkey Do:</b> Get silly with animal sounds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Nature Walk: </b>Go to the park and talk about the colors you see</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Follow the Reader:</b> Read a book side by side ("my book" and "your book")</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>I Spy:</b> Find letters and other symbols</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>My Favorite:</b> Write a list of your toddlers favorite things</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Family Portrait:</b> Draw simple figures and write the names of people in your family</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tune Up:</b> Learn a new nursery rhyme to share with your toddler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Walk and Talk:</b> Name and describe what you see along the way</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rhyme and Ride:</b> Sing a Storytime song in the car</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Show and Retell: </b>Read a new book and ask your preschooler to retell the story using the pictures on each page</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Once Upon a Time:</b> Tell a family story</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>I Spy:</b> Look for symbols, letters and words on signs while driving</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Rhyme After Me: </b>Play 'Follow the leader' rhymes: "I say hat; you say (cat)." Made up words are great!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Who Made This?:</b> Talk about the author and illustrator names for a favorite picture book</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Cups, Teaspoons, and Dishes:</b> Follow a written recipe together</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Sincerely...:</b> Draw and write a letter to someone</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Art Inspiration:</b> Draw a picture with your preschooler. Listen to music while you draw.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tune Up: </b>Memorize a new nursery rhyme or poem together </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check back next time for more Parent & Child Activities!</span></div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-17843922434848756752018-05-23T10:00:00.000-07:002018-05-23T14:19:49.776-07:00A DIFFERENT KIND OF TOY STORY<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Teddy is a kid who likes to play with all kinds of toys--trucks and hula hoops and puzzles and action figures and rockets--but his favorite toy of all is his doll, Bren-Da, Warrior Queen of Pacifica. After all she has the best manners, is the most versatile to style, and even has some pretty impressive fighting skills. But one day, during a really tough battle, Bren-Da breaks her leg. Teddy tries in vain to tend to her wounds using the latest surgical technology, bubble gum and lots of tape, but when he goes off to school the Warrior Queen of Pacifica gets mistaken for trash and hauled away. Will Teddy ever be able to see his favorite toy again? Only if his intrepid mom--with some pretty impressive style and warrior moves of her own--has anything to say about it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Teddy's Favorite Toy</b>, by <b>Christian Trimmer</b> and illustrated by <b>Madeline Valentine</b>, makes for a delightful and lively read-aloud, and is sure to be embraced by preschoolers through second graders who understand the strong bond between a kid and their favorite toy--and their valiant parents alike. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-56236488145771883092018-05-16T10:00:00.000-07:002018-05-22T15:31:41.039-07:00LET'S BUILD A FORT TOGETHER<a href="https://glendale.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1650534__Sfort%20building__Orightresult__U__X6?lang=eng&suite=glendale" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqo-iXJR9YwLC04-h4kpkTHGKahCWTsqZa0dY6whVTmKuI59YNlgnl4ArSrrM57dzpWkSUus_6KBsTq48J7F5vMa5K8YLeD7Giy-DaUquxPE0jFCg1Z73J5k624vDmNJLNuhT/s200/Fort+Building.jpeg" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A group of school-aged children have a couple of things in common: they enjoy spending time with one another, and they love to build forts. Why? </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Because</span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> Fort-Building Time</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> is a great way for put their imaginations to work during any time of the year. From building igloos to setting up a tent to building a life-size castle and tree house, creating and building with different materials can be so much fun. What kind of fort would you build with your friends?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Megan Wagner Lloyd</b> and <b>Abigail Halpin</b> are an extraordinary team. They’ve created a picture book that shows how cooperation results in something bigger than expected. The imagination can lead to many adventures throughout the year. The beautifully drawn illustrations of each diverse character add a great amount of warmth, and invite readers to build a fort right alongside them. A sheer delight! </span><br />
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Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584169648141409830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-40217197561905732252018-05-09T10:00:00.000-07:002018-05-09T10:00:00.871-07:00 WHAT A TODDLER NEEDS A TODDLER GETS<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A little girl tells her daddy how mommy is needed by her more than he needs her because he already has his own mommy who can help him sleep. She goes through a list of things that she thinks may help him have a good night's rest like a cot or a big boy bassinet bec</span><span id="goog_614392739" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></a><span id="goog_614392740" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ause she and mommy need the big bed to themselves. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Big Bed</b> by <b>Bunmi Laditan</b> and illustrated by <b>Tom Knight </b>is a<b> </b>very funny take on how sleeping arrangements can be overtaken by a little one. Parents who have had to curl up in a corner of the bed or have been kicked by a child mid-slumber will get a good chuckle while reading this book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walt is small, but does he have what it takes to overcome life’s obstacles, like a snowstorm? </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the snowplow drivers and their snow plows are called to action to help care for the roadways and bridges, Walt is disregarded.</span> Fortunately, one snowplow driver is more than happy to drive Walt, looking past his size. He’s simply determined to get the job done, and he believes that Walt is more than capable. With feelings of uncertainty, Walt really isn’t sure that he can do the job. Will <b>Small Walt</b> disappoint or will he show that size truly doesn’t matter?</span></div>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Verdick</b>’s story of how small things do matter and can make a difference is a wonderful addition to the genre. <b>Marc Rosenthal</b>’s illustrations adds the perfect classic touch, which is reminiscent of Virginia Lee Burton’s beautiful illustrations in <i>Katy and the Big Snow.</i> Both are great to share, especially during the winter season. </span><br />
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Vivianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584169648141409830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-11837655182630287882018-04-26T10:00:00.000-07:002018-04-26T10:00:03.515-07:00POLAR BEAR'S UNDERWEAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I honestly can’t believe none of our Children’s staff have reviewed this book yet. Its hilarity is the stuff of legends, and we’ve already shared it with as many storytime families and visiting classes as we possibly could. If you get enough kindergartners in a room while you continually utter the word “underwear” in complete deadpan, the walls might actually tremble from the force of their uproarious laughter.<br /><br />
The premise is simple: Polar Bear, having most embarrassingly misplaced his underwear (oops), searches through the book for the aforementioned garment with the help of his friend Mouse. Spreads featuring Polar Bear and Mouse carefully examining a single pair of brightly patterned underwear and commenting on why it may or may not belong to Polar Bear alternate with spreads of each pair’s true owner donning the piece.<br /><br />
Pretty soon the older kids start catching on, and then come the enthusiastic guesses. Who’s itty-bitty and might like flowers on their underwear? BUTTERFLY! Who loves mice? CAT! Who enjoys carrots? BUNNY! Yes, but why is the underwear upside down? Silence here, but the answer always cracks them up.<br /><br />
<b><i>Polar Bear’s Underwear</i></b> by <b>Tupera Tupera</b>, a pseudonym for creative duo Tatsuya Kameyama and Atsuko Nakagawa, is nothing less than a picture book masterpiece in my mind. It just so perfectly captures the (weird) interests and humor of its young target audience. As a caveat I will confess that in my own reading of the book I tend to skip the last page. I’m not sure whether being a Japanese import has any effect on this, but the little ditty at the end has never quite worked for me. Still, a stellar book and not to be missed!<br /><br />
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Are you tired of feeding your baby or toddler the same foods over and
over? Why not explore our new baby and
toddler food books in our Parenting Collection?
These simple to use books offer hundreds of baby purees and toddler
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Why not try avocado soup or coconut rice with
your little one? Is your baby
teething? Around the World in <b>80 Purees:
Easy Recipes for Global Baby Food </b>by<b> Leena Saini</b> has a Peach Teething “Ice
Cream” that you might like to try.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As your little one gets older try some of the
toddler recipes in <b>201 Organic Baby and Toddler Meals: The Healthiest Toddler
and Baby Food Recipes You Can Make </b>by<b> Tamika L. Gardner</b>. Your toddler might enjoy the Cinnamon
Watermelon Bowl or the Veggie and Hummus Platter. </span></span><br />
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Parenting Collection. </span></span>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632510131566443860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-75148901512331931142018-04-19T10:00:00.000-07:002018-04-19T10:00:00.448-07:00ACCIDENTS HAPPEN<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When she trips over her toys bumping into and spilling a pitcher of what looks like juice all over the couch, Lola is afraid of what might happen to her so she decides to hide at the library until she's grown. As she makes her way to the library, she encounters others who have also been in accidents and fear the consequences so one by one they all follow Lola to the library to hide. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Upon entering the library, they encounter chaos inside but all will come to order when </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> bird helps Lola and the other runaways by explaining that they were accidents. Face them, clean them up and fix the problems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This book illustrates the lesson in a h</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ilarious way without beating a child over the head with the message. With clear images and exaggerated expressions </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Andrea Tsurumi</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">provides humor and understanding in </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Accident!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">preschoolers and up. </span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36912900.post-15062385790192621462018-04-17T10:00:00.000-07:002018-04-17T10:00:05.766-07:00SAME BUT DIFFERENT<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An amazing book about how diverse we are. I love the great photographs of all the children in the story. </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What's the Difference? </b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">by </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Doyin Richards</b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> is for</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> preschoolers and up. </span><br />
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