Five Little Thanks-Yous, seasonal board book for crawlers through pre-k

Board books represent a special time in a child’s life. Parents don’t realize it at the time; but they’ll come to associate board books that their children liked with that child as they get older. An example of this is the fact that we still have many of the board books that our children enjoyed when they were crawlers or in pre-k. Five Little Thank-Yous is a board book by Cindy Jin with illustrations by Dawn M. Cardona. It’s published on Little Simon Books and is just the sort of Thanksgiving book that crawlers through pre-k will enjoy for a number of reasons.

A thanksgiving board book that’s well constructed and uniquely designed

Nancy’s Genius Plan, clever premise, wrong format

Nancy who? Nancy Drew? Is this shorthand for Fancy Nancy? Nancy’s Genius Plan is a new board book staring Nancy. She’s the distinctively drawn character with the brillo-esque hair, polka dot skirt and sly grin. Her best friend is Sluggo, a buzz cut boy who could easily be confused for a know-nothing hooligan. Nancy was introduced in the 1930’s and had an almost constant presence in the now metaphorical comic strip page since then.  In 2018 Nancy did take a two-month break for a slight modernization. The comic strip is funny, filled with dry observations and humor that appeals to kids and adults. Nancy’s Genius Plan has the same DNA, but it doesn’t take off in the board book.

It’s a board book, but too advanced or dated for intended audiences

All age comic books for November 13

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This week in all age comic books has My Little Pony-Friendship is Magic, DC Superhero Girls Giant, Go Go Power Rangers, Big Hero 6 and more. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about those issues, plus let you know that one of the best monthly series is calling it a wrap, introduce you to a great new mini-series from Tracy Yardley and look at two new graphic novels for middle school readers and up.

Supers, funnies, Robots and more in the new all age comic books this week

Sulwe, a story on darkness and light that teaches all

Sulwe is a children’s illustrated book about color. It’s color from the perspective of darkness and a young girl named Sulwe that looks nothing like her family. She’s the color of midnight, while her mother, father and sister all have lighter hues. Sulwe’s skin tone is affecting her personality, ability to make friends and her morale. How she deals with this and overcomes it will resonate with any pre-k through mid-elementary school student.

Sulwe is an illustrated book that’s about acceptance, exclusion, prejudice, hope and love. Kids 4 and up will love the art and embrace the message.
Sulwe and its reach goes past where you think it would, 4 and up will love it and the art

The DJI Global Mavic Mini, approachable hobby drone with pro features, #ad

This is a sponsored post from Best Buy, all thoughts are our own. Being the dad to two boys we know a little about drones. They’re the toys we always wanted when we were a kid, but the technology just wasn’t there yet. We used to go to the park where the hobbyists were flying their airplanes. A couple of kids were out there, but mainly it was the dads or those much older kids. Drones have changed that perception to where there are competitions, apps designed just for them and social platforms where you can share ideas or locations. The DJI Global Mavic Mini is a drone that’s priced for the hobbyist, yet has the professional features that have previously only been on high end models.

The DJI Global Mavic Mini is the hobby priced done with the high level performance and features that you’ve always wanted.
The DJI Global Mavic Mini drone from Best Buy is hobby pricing at pro performance

Win passes to the Atlanta preview of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

I have an unofficial rule in that I don’t see biographies. If it’s the true story of someone’s life and I’ve heard about it, then there’s really no reason to see the film. I know how it ends and it’s probably just some actor’s hammy performance of how they think that this person did things. I sound like the bitter and jaded reporter in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. This is not a biopic, it’s not the story of Fred Rogers’ life and how he came to create & produce one of the most impactful shows ever on television.

Win a pair of passes to the Atlanta sneak preview of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The sneak is 11/13 and rated PG.
Win a pair of passes to the Atlanta sneak preview of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood on 11/13

Paint By Sticker Kids Christmas, a go-to activity for ages 5-10

Paint By Sticker Kids Christmas is the latest in the best selling activity series that’s been entertaining our kids for years. The concept behind these books is very simple. There’s a sheet that has a couple dozen stickers on it. Beneath each sticker is a number that corresponds to a number that’s within a blank space in the final image. Young mosaic artists will put the stickers in the picture one at a time until the final image is revealed.

Paint By Sticker Kids Christmas is the perfect activity for kids 5-10: help is not required, they have fun, it’s screen-free and allows them (and you) to relax.
This is the rare kid’s craft book that they can do 100% by themselves

The Kids’ Book of Paper Love, a craft haven for girls 10-14

Write, craft, play. That’s the backdrop to The Kids’ Book of Paper Love by Irene Smit & Astrid Van Der Hulst. For kids of a certain age this will be a creative cul de sac where they’ll be able to spend hours playing, dreaming and enjoying the love of paper. From the moment you pick up the book it’s obvious that there are details upon details lovingly crammed into every corner of every page. It’s thick, compact and just like those collector stamps at the post office, meant to be used.

The Kids’ Book of Paper Love is a well-made craft and play book, meant to be used, ripped, written in and cut for girls 10-14.
If you have a crafty girl, 10-14, this book is your happy place
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