Sunday, April 22, 2012

Little Life Lessons

I did my first event last weekend at Ho-Chunk in Wisconsin Dells (hello to everyone I met there!). I had a really nice time and met a lot of wonderful customers and vendors.

Quite a number of people came up to my table asking if we carried potty training books or big brother/sister books, etc. Although we don't carry books like that, many of our books are more than just stories - they're often about learning about yourself, seeing that it's okay to be different, and other great childhood lessons!

Here are just a few examples:

Ages 3-7


Find out what happens when Sam wakes up and finds that he's shrinking! No one will listen to him but his pencil is the size of a crocodile and one pea fills his whole tummy at dinner. This quirky story addresses the woes of a middle child, who is in need of a little attention.

(One of the most recent favorites in our house!)






Watch out - Emily is off and running again! This little girl has a problem with her temper, and every time she gets angry she turns into quite the little tiger. This quirky picture book addresses behavioral issues with humor and an emphasis on intergenerational relationships.





 
 Join Ruby on her way to school and see the world her mom cannot see. In an old house, she spies bats with red eyes peering out and scary witches that flit about. And these aren’t the only dangers on her path: tigers, crocodiles and mighty beasts abound! "I must be brave, I must be strong," chants Ruby as she musters the nerve to scare them off; but will it work?


  

Ages 4-10


 Climb to the top of Lonesome Mountain to meet a very special boy named Rink — every full moon, he grows flowers all over his body. This heartwarming story celebrates difference and friendship, as Rink meets a girl with her own secret, and they discover ways to help each other.





 

Meet Herb, a dragon who knows how to stay true to his values even in the stickiest of situations. When he is captured by the castle's knights in armor, vegetarian Herb is faced with a difficult decision: will he eat meat in order to save his own life?

Our new catalog is here!!

Take an hour or two to flip through our new 2012-2013 catalog. It's beautiful! I'm so excited for the new titles! (The "Little Red Riding Hood" looks so great!). And be sure you read all the way to the back, as we're introducing lots of great craft ideas and board games!