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Tiger Can’t Sleep – S. J. Fore

I did it! I found another adorable children’s picture book with great illustrations and clever text. This one is called “Tiger Can’t Sleep.” The tiger in this book is just too cute for words. Our main character is a little boy who’s getting all ready for bed, snuggled down under the covers. However, his blissful slumber is disturbed because there’s a tiger in his closet, and that tiger is eating potato chips and keeping the little boy awake with all the crunch, crunch, crunching. So he asks the tiger to be quiet. The tiger pulls out a whisk broom, cleans … Continue reading →

Picture Books by Lynne Jonell and Petra Mathers

When I first picked up these books, I wasn’t quite sure what to think, to be honest. They seemed to be modeling a cranky, aggressive child who always got his way, but after reading the first all the way through and then the others, I gained an appreciation for the real message lying beneath: regardless of behavior, there is always love between a mother and child. The first book I’m reviewing is called “Mommy, Go Away!” Christopher is frustrated with Mommy. She keeps telling him to pick up his toys and stop making messes. Finally it’s bath time and she … Continue reading →

Who’s Ready to SHOP? –Some Holiday Gift Ideas For Kids

Have you heard the latest news? Wal Mart and Target are going all out this year, slicing prices in the name of competition…and profit. According to Wal Mart President and Ceo, Lee Scott, “We are implementing our most aggressive pricing strategy ever across core categories, such as toys and electronics.” What does this mean for you, the consumer? In short, better prices! It also means you’d better start searching your toy ads to see which retailer offers the best price before you buy. In case you thought it was too early to start shopping, rest assured that prices have been … Continue reading →