droolicious : toddler book

Sometimes Pulling Tails is Encouraged

Cathy Hale — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

In this wonderful book by Matthew Van Fleet, pulling tails is perfectly acceptable. Catchy rhyming verse, interesting materials, beautiful illustrations and superior craftsmanship make this a "must-have" for every household. Unlike other touch-and-feel books, this one can withstand normal use by a toddler. In fact, we've had this book for about two years and it's still one of our very favorites. Makes a wonderful gift too!

"Mommy" by Maurice Sendak

elizabeth leach — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT

"Mommy", Maurice Sendak's beautifully illustrated pop-up book is a great book to read after trick or treating or at any time. A little boy finds himself in a very scary house where he encounters one monster after another. To each monster he asks, "Are you my Mommy?"

No matter how hard the monsters try to scare him, this little boy is unfazed and outsmarts through many mischievous actions. He pulls down a werewolf's pants, puts his pacifier in a monster's mouth, unwraps a mummy, etc. The perfect pop-up book for Halloween!

Find "Mommy" by Maurice Sendak at Oliebollen.

Hand Made: Bringing New Meaning to a Board Book

chrisjordan — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:01:00 GMT

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