Blast off into storybook fun with Bob Logan's futuristic board book, Rocket Town. The sturdy pages feature imaginative illustrations with a retro-cool vibe that are bound to be appreciated by parents and toddlers alike. Each page includes pictures of rockets in an artistic style that is reminiscent of the Jetsons, but with modern Pixar-like appeal. The […]
I am pleased to introduce you to Grace Tags, a mom-owned etsy shop. Janelle, a mom of three boys and active twitterite, started the shop this past year. Her hand-stamped silver jewelry focuses on God's love and grace. Examples: The necklaces are affordably priced at $24-$32. You can also order a custom piece of […]
I actually miss running. (Never in a million years did I think I would say that). At 28weeks pregnant, however, I've committed to walking 1-1.5miles/day. More power to the women who run 5Ks and 1/2 marathons with bulging bellies, but it's not for me. Tim, however, has been running in the recently debuted New Balance […]
If you love great American literature. If you appreciate American history. If you enjoy a well-told story with characters that grow in your heart. You absolutely must read the Little House on the Prairie series. Don't be deceived by what you may have heard - these books are not solely for little girls. On the […]
I have two (soon-to-be-three) little girls. They select their outfits each morning with care. Kayla prefers dresses. Liv insists on outfits without buttons or tags. They both like to wear lip gloss. When they reach into the closet, they choose Tea Collection frequently. The fabric is soft. The colors are appealing. The designs are […]
Author and Illustrator Mordecai Gerstein is a favorite in our house. His winning formula? Striking artwork, lyrical prose, and true stories! "The Man Who Walked Between the Towers" is a creative re-telling of Philippe Petit's unauthorized walk on a wire between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Gerstein is a master […]
I stumbled upon Mordecai Gerstein's books quite by accident at the library several years ago. We pulled "What Charlie Heard" off the shelf, got in the car, and...listened (it came with an audio CD - read by the author himself!). I knew from the get-go that it was a treasure. The lyrical book chronicles the […]
Many of our favorite children's books are from authors who have passed away - words written in a different time. Goodnight Moon. Green Eggs & Ham. Bread & Jam for Frances. Author Brian Lies, however, has managed to write and illustrate a text that has all of the characteristics of a classic. Bats at the […]