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 […]
Entertainment
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 […]
Drawing with Mark: Life on the Farm DVD
Do you have kids who like to draw? Or maybe you would like to learn how to draw? Mark Marderosian is a professional cartoonist and former Disney illustrator who has created a wonderful DVD series for kids. He clearly has a passion for art and a gift for teaching and working with children. The lessons […]
The Book Thief Blu-ray
The Book Thief 20th Century Fox Rated PG-13 Release date 3/11/14 Have you seen or read The Book Thief? The movie is based on the best-selling YA book by Markus Zusak. It’s set in Germany during World War II. Since it’s a young adult book, it’s a little bit more toned down than graphic adult books […]
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime With Roo Blu-ray
Winnie the Pooh has always been a favorite of mine. When I was a kid I enjoyed all of the Disney characters, but Pooh held a special place in my heart. I still have my favorite stuffed Pooh Bear that I got on a childhood trip to Disneyland. Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo is […]
Mayim’s Vegan Table Cookbook
Mayim Bialik certainly has been busy. She charmed us as a child as Blossom on TV and currently makes us laugh in the Big Bang Theory. Along the way, she also got a PhD in neuroscience and learned a thing or two about raising children in a vegan household. In this modern age, it can […]