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...favorite Christmas toys, books, and activities

December 11, 2008

Christmas Books OK, *cannot* have Christmas in the air without a fun read-aloud of ' Twas the Night Before Christmas ! The classic book, by Clement C. Moore, is a rollicking rhyming read that has rightfully remained a classic of kid's holiday literature. This one has a fabric cover and a ribbon bookmark to match its old-fashioned Victorian-era illustrations and story. I also like Olivia Helps  Read more...

...more great holiday gift books

December 04, 2008

Today's focus is on Richard Scarry, beloved author and illustrator of children's books. Don't tell your 1-4 year old, but his funny, lively characters Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and the road-trippin' Pig family are really a delightful way to help very young children through the "What's that?"/"How come?" stage without them having to know you're showing your child a picture-based dictionary.  Read more...

...book picks for the holidays

November 24, 2008

Here at Savvy Source, we'll be offering some picks for beloved and road-tested books and toys for the holidays. Watch for these throughout the month and into December. Some of my favorite books: Blueberries for Sal , by Robert McCloskey: A little girl on a berry-picking trip with her family has a gentle encounter with a mama bear and her cub, also foraging for berries. Delicious to read with  Read more...

...Is an Excuse for a Quiet Cuddle Before Bed (Best Bedtime Stories)

November 17, 2008

In our household, bunnies are cozy and a favorite bedtime character. My son's older now, but when he was an infant to about three years old, he tended toward the classics. They have a timeless appeal that worked especially well for tiny tiny ones, who love the soothing repetition of Good Night Moon , by Margaret Wise Brown. With words describing everyday objects they're interested in  Read more...

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