May 25, 2013

Candlewick Press Scares Up Some Fun

Candlewick Press Scares Up Some Fun

There is nothing like fall in Virginia to me. That’s saying something too, considering the fact that I am a born and raised New Englander. When Candlewick Press sent my family a trio of new Halloween children’s books I could hardly wait to crack them open. ‘Where’s My Mummy‘ ($7.99) by Carolyn Crimi is a [...]

Leapfrog’s Tag Junior

Leapfrog's Tag Junior

We are big fans of Leapfrog’s Tag Reading System in our house so when we were asked to test out the new Tag Junior. we were very excited. Products that are geared towards literacy always score points in my book. The Tag Reading System has become a favorite toy in our house. There is nothing [...]

Maisy Goes to Preschool

Maisy Goes to Preschool

Maisy Goes to Preschool by Lucy Cousins is just one of the great books in the Maisy First Experiences book collection. This book ($12.99) arrived in our house at just the right moment. We were a few weeks shy of my preschooler going back into her second year of school. The big jump from two [...]

Mudpuppy Zoo Animal Block Puzzle

Mudpuppy Zoo Animal Block Puzzle

Winner of eleven Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards just this year, Mudpuppy recently sent me one of their Zoo Animal Block puzzles ($14.00). Geared for children ages 3 and up this six-sided block toy (2″cubes, 9 total) is six times the fun! Mudpuppy Block Puzzles make kids think in multiple dimensions. Each puzzle creates six pictures [...]

Bob the Builder DVD Lunch Box Set Giveaway!

Bob the Builder DVD Lunch Box Set Giveaway!

Great for the new school season I’m giving away a Bob the Builder Lunch Box Gift Set-Includes one zippered lunch box with three DVDs ($19.98). This is perfect for a preschooler because the lunchbox is insulated and soft-sided. The DVDs (135 minutes) include the following titles: The Big Game, Celebrate with Bob and Can We [...]

Fun Find- Bedtime for Frances

Fun Find- Bedtime for Frances

Do you remember Frances? I sure do. As a kid I loved the Frances series of books and I couldn’t wait to begin reading them to my daughter. Hit Entertainment has created Frances: Bedtime for Frances book and DVD set ($14.98). The DVD runs 46 minutes and is done in CGI by the Jim Henson [...]