Putumayo Kids knows how to use music to help kids feel happy and positive! Their CDs are a great way to add joy to the moment. Previous releases have featured world music. This time they’re celebrating the music of America. Putumayo Kids American Playground CD Release date 6/18/13 The CD included an attached booklet that […]
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Lotería: A Novel by Mario Alberto Zambrano
Mario Alberto Zambrano has written a beautiful and tragic novel in which a young girl uses the images on Lotería cards to tell her story. I’m not familiar with the game, so had to look it up. Lotería is a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo. Instead of having balls with numbers and letters […]
Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood
Like most of you, I grew up thinking that Kale was an inedible garnish that was there to make a plate look pretty at restaurants. We know better now! Kale is actually a superfood that is packed full of beta-carotine, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, fiber and other goodies. It’s easy to work this nutritional […]
The Art of Cake Pops by Noel Muniz – 25 Dangerously Delicious Designs
What fun! I love this cake pop trend! Sure, cake pops can taste delicious, but it’s their appearance that make them extra special. With some basic skills and imagination, you can create cake pops that really are works art. Noel Muniz can teach you how. Detailed instructions are included for 75 cake pop designs. You’ll […]
Transformers: Rescue Bots Energize DVD
Transformers are back again with a fun new DVD. The Transformers Rescue Bots series is currently on the HUB TV Network. I can remember my nephew expertly transforming his toys decades ago and am happy to see that there is still more than meets the eye. The show is great for little kids and can […]
National Geographic Kids Almanac
When I was a kid, I remember spending hours looking through National Geographic magazines. Even before I could read, the pictures were enough to keep me entertained. I loved learning about science, nature, people and all of the wonderful places I would imagine traveling to. The regular adult magazines are great, but kids now have […]