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The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself: the eco-forward book full of hands-on, earth-saving fun

The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself: the eco-forward book full of hands-on, earth-saving fun

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Toys + Playthings

It’s a clear, gorgeous 65-degree day here today, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to send my 10-year-old to the back porch with a copy of The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself — along with permission to do any of the fun eco-friendly...
These 8 cool new kids’ activity books are screen-free boredom busters for every interest

These 8 cool new kids’ activity books are screen-free boredom busters for every interest

by Kate Etue | Kids

We’re already hearing, “I’m bored,” from the kids this summer, which is where we turn to all the cool kids’ activity books available. Having a stash around our house for them to choose from is one trick that’s helped around our...
How buying one of our favorite kids’ toys on Veteran’s Day will support deployed military families in a great way.

How buying one of our favorite kids’ toys on Veteran’s Day will support deployed military families in a great way.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids, Doing Good, Toys + Playthings

Each year on Veteran’s Day, we love finding new organizations that support the families of military service men and women. And wow, I am so thrilled to learn about United Through Reading and their 40 Million Stories campaign. This non-profit gives the more than...
This hip, indie kids’ magazine subscription is a fabulous gift for curious tweens

This hip, indie kids’ magazine subscription is a fabulous gift for curious tweens

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

You may have heard of Aquila children’s magazine, the cool indie kids publication from the UK, because they’ve been around for 25 years. And they’ve announced they’re going to open their subscriptions up to the USA too, and I’m so...
Take a peek inside the new I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions. It’s wonderful.

Take a peek inside the new I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions. It’s wonderful.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids, DIY

From the moment we discovered Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, we knew it was bound to be a massive hit. A book full of diverse, inspiring women’s stories complete with great writing and stunning illustrations —...
3 clever new puzzle and activity books for kids, to keep hands busy and minds sharp

3 clever new puzzle and activity books for kids, to keep hands busy and minds sharp

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids, DIY

For some kids, picking up a book is pure torture in the summer. For others, well..it’s not totally out of the question, provided it’s a puzzle or activity book. So if you’re looking for some new screen-free, paperback fun for the kids, here are a few...
Forget Waldo, try finding your own kid in these cool custom seek-and-find books!

Forget Waldo, try finding your own kid in these cool custom seek-and-find books!

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I can get lost (er, I mean , my kids can) in a good seek-and-find book. One that’s not so hard it’s frustrating, but not too easy that you have the whole thing solved in ten minutes. So, when I saw that Wonderbly, one of our favorite indie publishers, just...
4 fantastic, creative journals to get kids drawing, reflecting, or plotting to save the world.

4 fantastic, creative journals to get kids drawing, reflecting, or plotting to save the world.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Books for Kids

Wow, journals have come a long way since I was a kid and I had a choice between a plain lined composition book or some cutesy diary with an easily pickable lock. Now, journals are so creative, with so many different kinds of approaches and prompts, making them far...
Beyond Waldo: 6 gorgeously artful look-and-find books for kids

Beyond Waldo: 6 gorgeously artful look-and-find books for kids

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I’m lucky to have a job that allows me to the opportunity to preview countless kids’ books each year. But admittedly, it often feels like a neverending stream of the same-old. However recently, I’ve noticed a trend of well-designed, beautifully...
The brand-new, must-have activity book for your family road trips

The brand-new, must-have activity book for your family road trips

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

One of my kids’ favorite go-to activities for road trips on holiday weekends are sticker activity books. Because it’s hard to argue with good old-fashioned fun. They’re simple and affordable — and they keep my kids busy for a good hour or so....
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