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Children's Books You'll Never See
Grimm's Fairy Tales aren't exactly shielding Junior from nightmares, but these book titles are without question in the "too much, too soon" category. (Thanks, eBaum's World!)
Recalled Children's Books
Someone with a wicked sense of humor "retouched" the covers of some classic kiddie books. The artwork remains the same for the most part, but the titles have been edited — for better or for worse? — I'll let you decide.
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Texts and Tunes: Children's Book Week Round Up
All week we have been telling you about some of our favorite children's books in honor of Children's Book Week. We hope the next time you need a book, you'll consider adding one of these to your kiddie library.
- Goodnight Moon — Do you love the red balloon and the old lady whispering hush?
- Pat the Bunny — Now YOU pat the bunny.
- Freckleface Strawberry — Cherish those freckles and everything else about you!
- Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs — Have your kids rolling around in bed thinking about overcooked broccoli falling from the sky.
Texts and Tunes: Pat the Bunny
This week is Children's Book Week and to kick it off, we wanted to feature an old classic that makes us smile. You probably remember it from your childhood and will also enjoy reading it to your lil ones.
Pat the Bunny ($10) has been in print for 67 years and has sold over six million copies.
The Blind Side: An Unexpected Delight
It's not that the trailer for The Blind Side isn't compelling; the problem is that it combines Sandra Bullock's twangiest, most-over-the top lines with a heartrending song, which makes it seem schlocky. That's exactly what I expected from the movie, but I have to admit that I was wrong — to my surprise, I found it to be a sentimental gem that's actually quite restrained.
The Blind Side is the true story (based on Michael Lewis's book) of NFL player Michael Oher, who grew up in Memphis's projects with his drug-addicted mother and landed in and out of foster homes.
Lil Links: Ava and Richie Sambora Step Out For a New Moon
- Papa Richie takes Ava out for a New Moon — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Adriana Lima and Marko Jaric welcome daughter Valentina — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Get the original artwork from your favorite children's book — Cool Mom Picks
- 10 tips for a greener Thanksgiving — CafeMom
- Airbrushed baby photos spark controversy — ParentDish
- Beware the hidden dangers of online video games — MomLogic
- A tribute to Costco disposable diapers — The Poop
- Holiday card trends for 2009 — Stroller Traffic
- 8 discipline mistakes parents make — Parenting
Mom-Me Time: Pick Up a Copy of The Help
If mama's got a few minutes to herself and is looking for something that will take her mind to another world, she needs not look further than this gold and purple hardback book. The Help ($12) is a quick read that will steal her attention and her affection and leave her wanting more. Kathryn Stockett's first novel, the book about the relationships between mothers and the women that help them (nannies in particular) will have mommy laughing out loud, tearing up in the eyes, dog-earring pages with special passages and thinking about how she relates to some of the closest people in her life.
Summer Reading: Tots Choose Favorite Books by Age Group
Final class celebrations are in full swing at many schools around the country and while lil ones are counting the minutes until Summer vacation, it's our job to keep their brains growing while they are out on break. Keeping up the routine reading throughout the warm months is one way to ensure that your tot doesn't regress.
The Children's Book Council recently invited children to select their favorite books of the year by age group.
Text and Tunes: Books That Help Children Through Divorce
It's sad when any family falls apart, but the situation is especially difficult when children are involved. If the kids are young, it can be hard to explain how and why mommy and daddy are choosing to separate and what that will mean for everyone involved. When parents are at a loss for words or too pained by their own emotions, picking up a text that caters to children can help.
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