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• A is for Anarchy, B is for Blondie, C is for the Clash

  Never Mind Your P’s and Q’s: Here’s the Punk Alphabet is hilarious. It pokes fun of punk rock as much as celebrates it with in-jokes and Dr. Seuss-ish rhymes like, “C is for the Clash with a strummer named Joe. They’re playing tonight, should I stay or should I go?” This is a book you won’t mind reading over and over and both you and your child will be giggling.    Read More... Posted Oct 09 2008, 09:03 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: toddler, book, gift, M is for Metal, indie rock, Insound, Never Mind Your P's and Q's, Punk Rock Alphabet

• Welcome Winter

  Introduce your baby to the season's with Scholastic's new Touch and Feel Books. "Welcome Winter" is the first one available and I can't wait to read this book with my little girl so we can get excited about the upcoming season together. Read More... Posted Oct 07 2008, 11:28 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: toddler, book, scholastic, touch and feel book, Welcome Winter

• ABC Kids Expo 2008: 123 Caterpillar and ABC Snake Books

  123 Caterpillar and ABC Snake are toddler books that illustrate numbers and the alphabet by expanding like an accordion. Every parent needs a quick distraction for their kids to put in their diaper bag, and these books seem like they'd do the trick. And they also feature my favorite toddler book activity - flaps to lift. Read More... Posted Sep 19 2008, 04:02 PM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: Books, book, letters, ABC, counting, mdd, baby books, ABC Kids Expo 2008, 123 Caterpillar, folding, abbeville, ABC Snake, todder, flaps

• ABC Kids Expo 2008: My First Team Board Book

  Getting ready for the MLB playoffs? Or maybe you're just looking for a good baby shower gift for your buddy's new baby. My First Team Board Book gets the sports propaganda machine working early in your home, illustrating for your toddler all the top things that any particular team devotee should know. Read More... Posted Sep 18 2008, 01:27 PM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: plush, Books, book, board book, gift, shower gift, football, baby shower, mdd, shower gifts, baseball, shower, sports, ABC Kids Expo 2008: ABC, college sports, my first team board book, college, gift set, collegiate sports, team

• ABC Kids Expo 2008: Book Buggee From P'Kolino

  In addition to the Toddler Bed, the other thing I saw from P'Kolino was this cute "Book Buggee." It's a wheeled toy that young toddlers can put stuff in, especially books, and then tow around. Read More... Posted Sep 15 2008, 05:29 PM by Chris Ford with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: P'Kolino, Books, toddler, book, toy, toddlers, ABC, pkolino, mdd, ABC Kids Expo 2008, wheeled, book buggy, book buggee

• 7 Days of Summer Reading: A Lion In the Meadow

  A lot of my most treasured books aren’t well known in this country and I can still hear the way my dad used to read them to me in his thick British accent. The Lion In the Meadow is one of them and it’s so well written it gives me chills. Read More... Posted Jul 27 2008, 08:00 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: toddler, book, gift, british, stories, 7 days of summer reading, A Lion In the Meadow

• 7 Days of Summer Reading: Corduroy

  Lately I've been rediscovering classic children's books. I told you about the personalized Little Poky Puppy Golden Book earlier in the week, but for 7 Days of Summer Reading I want to remind you of another classic: Corduroy by Dan Freeman. Read More... Posted Jul 26 2008, 09:04 AM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: Books, book, children's books, bear, reading, corduroy, mdd, teddy bear, 7 days of summer reading, summertime

• Give A Personalized Version of the Poky Little Puppy

  Everyone is familiar with The Poky Little Puppy, one of the twelve original Little Golden Books published in 1942. Now you can get a personalized copy of the classic children's tale, with a custom dedication and a photo of the child you're giving it to. Read More... Posted Jul 22 2008, 09:02 AM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: children, Books, child, book, kids, personalized book, personalized, gifts, gift, mdd, poky, poky little puppy, little golden books, story, little golden, random house, 7 days of summer reading

• 7 Days of Traveling Helps: Lift the Flap Books

  Let me say first that I've already written about the best Traveling Help that I know, the Panasonic DVD-LS82 Portable DVD Player. But considering I've already shared that with you, I'll give you my number two Traveling Help. If you're going to be traveling with any child between the ages of one and three, you need to go get a lift-the-flap book. And then hide it until the trip is underway. Read More... Posted Jul 05 2008, 08:47 PM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: children, Books, book, electronics, children's books, Sesame Street, amazon, dvd, Elmo, Panasonic, mdd, 7 Days of Traveling Helps, lift the flap, dvd player, seek and find, lift and look, panasonic dvd-ls82 portable dvd player, where's waldo

• Mo Willems Pigeon Go-Go Backpack

  I'm in the market right now for a backpack for my two year old daughter, and I think I might have found it. The Pigeon Go-Go Backpack is too cool not to get. Not sure what it's all about? Then click the "read more" link. Read More... Posted Jul 03 2008, 04:21 PM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: Books, School, toddler, book, kids, backpack, pigeon, back to school, toddlers, Mo Willems, back pack, mdd, don't let the pigeon stay up late, hot dog party, hot dog, don't let the pigeon drive the bus

• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backyard Adventures

  The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backyard Adventures is a great reminder that you don’t need to go on vacation in order to have adventure and excitement with your child. “An adventure is defined as an unusual or exciting experience. For young children, every day is a new adventure”. This is my kind of book. Some days I get pretty stuck with what to do with my daughter and I’m sure I’m not alone. This book has some imaginative and fun ideas for having fun on the cheap and in our own backyard or neighborhood. After the jump... a few fun adventures with adventurous names... Read More... Posted Jun 24 2008, 09:30 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: summer, toddler, book, gift, vacation, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backyard Adventures, fun

• Celebrity Doll Knitting Patterns from Knitted Icons

  Are you handy with knitting needles? Looking for the ultimate in DIY plushies ideas? Wondering if anyone will ever come up with a way to make a knitted doll of Madonna from the Blonde Ambition Tour? Well wait no longer, because now there's twenty five celebrity doll patterns you can choose from in Knitted Icons. Read More... Posted Apr 24 2008, 10:05 AM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, crafts, dolls, Books, book, madonna, jimi hendrix, amazon, celebrities, knitting, mdd, Plushies, jackie o, chairman mao, ghandi, cher, muhammad ali, knitting patterns, crafty, queen elizabeth ii, marilyn monroe, king kong, knitted icons, elvis presley, mr. t, david bowie, che guevara

• The Babble Review: Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner

  We don't tend to write much about books here, but this one is such a huge hit in my house these days I can't ignore it. Skippyjon Jones is a wonderful story about a Siamese kitten with an over-active imagination. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2008, 05:16 PM by Chris Ford with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Books, book, Babble Review, gifts, Skippyjon Jones, mdd

• Bears - Like You've Never Seen Them Before!!!

  It's what's on the inside that counts--isn't that what we teach our kids? So let's have a little equal opportunity luvin' for these inside-out teddy bears! Photographer, Kent Rowgowski, breaks down beariers (ahem) and challenges our notions of what's cute and cuddly with his book,  Bears. Read my review of his clan of the shaved bears and buy the book for only $18.21.  Posted Dec 19 2007, 11:30 AM by Sarah Verdone with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, plush, art, book, bears, kent rogowski, pun

• The Alphabet from A to Y

  Luckily the bonus letter Z is also included in this story.  Written by acclaimed entertainer and bestselling author Steve Martin and illustrated by  New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chas, this book features 26 witty couplets that are sure to please adults and children alike. On sale at Oliebollen for $13.95.    Posted Nov 23 2007, 02:03 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: alphabet, book, ABC, roz chas, steve martine

• Baby-Gami: Baby Wrapping for Beginners

  Like Origami, only better.  A great present this holiday season for the expecting couples in your life. Baby-Gami is available at Land of Nod for $14.95.  Posted Oct 27 2007, 02:02 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: book, land of nod, origami, baby-gami

• Hand Made: Bringing New Meaning to a Board Book

  The artist describes the book as "no paint, no glues, no ink.... only fresh-smelling poplar and unbleached cotton."   First words wooden baby book has illustrations burned into the pages.  The book is bound with unbleached cotton muslin and cotton string. Email the artist your baby's name, birthdate, and 8 favorite words and the book will be engraved with the baby's name and illustrated with words.  A fabulous present for the toddler set. (More photos after the jump) First Words Wooden Baby Book is available for $35 at Winged Egg Read More... Posted Sep 21 2007, 08:01 AM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: etsy, wooden toys, custom, book, hand made, toddler book

• Baby Reads: Urban Babies Wear Black

  The urban baby loves fine dining, art galleries, and is difficult to see at night due to wearing black.  A fun read with delightful illustrations, for urban dwelling parents, or those who wish they were. The Urban Baby by Michelle Sinclair Colman is available at  Oiliebollen for $6.95 Posted Aug 23 2007, 04:01 PM by chrisjordan with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: book, board books, urban baby

• Book: From the Hips

  From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth + Becoming a Parent by Babble's own "Parental Advisory" columnists Rebecca Odes + Ceridwen Morris, offers tips on pregnancy + integrating the baby into your home. Read their lastest Babble column here, then follow the link to buy the book! Posted Jun 13 2007, 08:05 AM by modmom with | with no comments Filed under: baby, pregnancy, book, Hips, from the hips, mother