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Introducing White Rabbit England's 2012 Nursery Collection
White Rabbit England is launching a new nursery collection for 2012 and will showcase it for the first time at the Top Drawer exhibition in London. The new collection features an adorable new rabbit cot quilt set (£90) that includes a bumper, cot bed quilt and matching linen cushion with an embroidered rabbit design. The cot bed quilt and bumper is 100% cotton percale and features appliquéd linen rabbits and linen pin tuck detail. The ... [more]
February 2012 GMC Distribution's releases
The Secret of Skull Island, Zack Norris In this brand new mystery series, adventure and danger constantly follow twin brothers Cody and Otis Carson, whether they are at home in their own small town or travelling to exotic places with their dad, a world-famous painter. In this first book in the series, the two brainy 12-year-old globetrotters, plus their equally clever cousin Rae Lee, go on a Caribbean vacation. They stay at their Aunt’s tropic... [more]
Theatre Tots Publishes Its First Book
‘The Not so Scary Cactus’ is the Theatre tots first book. The Not So Scary Cactus tells the story of Colin the cactus and his journey to find out how he really is! The story was originally written for Theatre tots’ regular weekly parent / carer sessions and school classes and is now a show, soundtrack and a book! Maybe the film is next! Author and illustrator team Laura Sydonie and Bev Denim met at university in 1996 and have both had car... [more]
Give The Gift Of Reading This Christmas With Reading Chest
Encourage little minds to discover the joy of reading this Christmas, with a Reading Chest gift voucher. The inspiration of Liz Walker, a former teacher and mum of three, ReadingChest.co.uk is the UK's first through-the-post book rental service for 4 to 9 year olds. It is based on reading schemes used in schools across the UK and works in a similar way to DVD rental services. A three month subscription voucher comes complete with a book... [more]
Next Playtime rendez-vous in New York : march 2012
Playtime New York, the international trade show dedicated to universes of children and Junior, will spotlight 100 creative brands at its fourth edition March 10-12, 2012, at SoHo’s 82 Mercer (82 Mercer Street between Spring and Broome Streets). Playtime’s signature sophisticated yet whimsical ambiance will set the tone. LET’S PLAY ! ...play games, play sports and play roles… Our new theme for the season will flow from all our events, animat... [more]
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Children’s books: How much mischief can one dog cause?
What do you say when your dog misbehaves? “Eli, No!” words and pictures by Katie Kirk (Abrams Books, ages 3-8, $14.95) gives a pretty good answer.
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson reveals how Just William stories inspired her love of books
EXCLUSIVE: GRUFFALO creator Julia Donaldson has revealed her childhood hero – Just William.
Books abroad: Fifth-grade classes write books for children overseas
WOODSTOCK — Carmel Elementary School shines not only for giving back locally, but also for giving back to children more than 3,500 miles away. Maria Tucker, a fifth-grade language arts teacher, had...
Lee & Low Books Acquires Children's Book Press Assets
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand despite a difficult economy, Lee & Low Books , an independent publisher of high quality books for children and young adults with a focus on ...
Five outstanding books for Black History Month for adults and children to enjoy
As February begins, here are five outstanding books about African-American history for you and your children to enjoy.
Books: 'We Are God's Children - God Is Love' is project by Second Missionary Baptist children
Olivia D. Milledge: "God's love is a gentle but strong feeling/He loves everyone but doesn't make people love him back..." Tykueyona Nathaniel, age 11: "... And love is like having a dog that will want to be loved, to be taken care of for the rest of his life."
High school players enthrall kids with Reading Super Bowl (video)
North Penn High School football players fanned out Thursday for the eighth annual Reading Super Bowl. More than 80 players read books to some 5,800 children in all 13 North Penn elementary schools.
Books for young children
If there’s one month that deserves a lot of love, it’s February. Many people find that the month with the fewest days also seems like the longest to bear.
Books for children 8 – 11: I Owe You One, by Natalie Hyde
I Owe You One, by Natalie Hyde (Orca Young Readers, 136 pages, $7.95 softcover) — Local author Natalie Hyde of Cambridge has another novel out, this one a book of adventure, friendship and responsibility that’s suitable for readers from ages eight to 11.
