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Category Archives: Toddlers
“One” Book Review
Through simple blotches of color, author-illustrator Kathryn Otoshi creates a gang of personalities cleverly tied to their hues–quiet Blue, outgoing Orange, bright Green, outgoing Purple and hot-head Red. Don’t be thrown off my the apparent simplicity of her drawings and … Continue reading
I Can Do That Book Review
Speech Pathologists, by profession need to be creative people, when working with children to build their speech and language skills, making the sessions so much fun that their little clients have no idea they are “learning.” In the case of … Continue reading
“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed” by Mo Willems
Wilbur doesn’t get it. He loves fancy clothes. Why do naked mole rats have to miss out on dress up? Who made the rules? Scooped up by his colony of critical mole rats, he is taken before the great portrait … Continue reading
Review: “Come Learn With Me” by North Country Kids, Inc
Every speech-language pathologist yearns to grab a bag of goodies that will amuse, entice and teach their preschoolers the foundation of language, building the basics for communication and literacy. “Come Learn With Me” is my goody bag of choice! Use … Continue reading
“Little Boy” by Alison McGhee and Peter Reynolds
Do you know someone expecting a Little Boy and need the perfect gift? Here it is–the best preparation for Mom and Dad to get ready for a blue bundle of energy. Through simple rhymes–”Little boy, so much depends on…a … Continue reading
Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Babies, Birth-3 year-olds, Book Review, Preschool, Toddlers
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Book Review: The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Being grumpy is a lot of work. Mr. Fish can’t seem to be cheered up by his convincing pals, Ms Clam, Mr. Jelly (Fish), Mrs. Squid or Mr. Eight (legged octopus). In spite of the efforts by his best-intended buddies, … Continue reading
Book Review: Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Words
No child gets bored with this kaleidoscope of colorful objects, animals and people gathered into categories by theme–getting dressed, visiting the farm, making music, or playing on the beach. Each category in
Book Review: A First Guide to Baby Signing by Amazing Baby
When I was at the International Toy Fair in New York City in February, I stopped in at Dolphin Books and was introduced to their new book on baby signs, A First Guide to Baby Signing. I was impressed because it … Continue reading
Book Review: Max’s ABC by Rosemary Wells
Traveling through the alphabet with Max is quite an adventure. Our beloved Max, who managed to empty the contents of his room into his pocket in Max Cleans Up, is at it again. This time, his Ants escaped looking for … Continue reading
Book Review: Baby Can’t Sleep by Lisa Schroeder
Personally, counting sheep has never put me to sleep and the delightfully entertaining ones in Baby Can’t Sleep will keep you awake too. First-time author, Lisa Schroeder takes on the challenges of the bedtime ritual. After kissing baby’s head, “Mommy … Continue reading
