I’m not sure how I missed this show, but I hadn’t even heard of it until now. This is a combination of some of my favorite genres all rolled up into one. Restaurant Impossible is a reality show with a focus on food and business along with a competitive challenge. It was just as much […]
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Abner the Invisible Dog DVD
Abner the Invisible Dog is a brand new movie, but it brings back childhood memories for me. I can remember watching and enjoying films that were similar to this one when I was in elementary school. The movie features a smart kid who actually enjoys science, an adorable sheepdog who turns invisible and is able […]
Snowflake The White Gorilla DVD
Have you met Snowflake The White Gorilla? This adorable animated feature is about animals, but, of course, the lessons that they learn are very kid-appropriate. Somehow, it’s a lot more fun to learn life lessons from a cartoon animal adventure than it is to get a lecture from an authority figure. There is action, drama, […]
Starting from Scratch by Sarah Elton
Starting from Scratch is a great book about food for kids (and some adults!). It isn’t a cookbook. It’s what comes before a cookbook, so that kids understand the science and cultural history of food and taste along with kitchen basics. The book is recommended for children ages 10 and up. It’s not childish and […]
Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost
April is National Poetry Month and this book is a lovely way to celebrate. Poetry for Young People is a book series from Sterling Publishing. The hardcover books are beautifully illustrated and intended for children ages 8 and up. It can definitely be enjoyed by adults, as well, but is a great introduction to poetry […]
Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation-East Meets West DVD
The Teenage Ninja Turtles have been around for decades. When I first saw them in the 1980’s, I didn’t quite “get it” even though it was obvious that kids were obsessively involved in the show and in practicing their own ninja moves at home. Now, many of those first fans are enjoying the new episodes […]