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A lovely book to read before bedtime! It gives children the vision of all things that are still going on in the world while you are sleeping throughout the night in your bed. While You’re Sleeping by Mick Jackson and illustrated by John Broadley “There’s a whole world of activity out there while we’re asleep in […]
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This is one of our new favorite books to read before bed. The story, Am I A Unicorn? is told delightfully in rhyme and has such a beautiful message of self acceptance. I love that the story celebrates being different and being kind to yourself. Local Long Island Author and mother of three, Stephanie Sorkin […]
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The girls and I really enjoy reading this adorable story about a penguin named Poppy who finds happiness within her family’s circus by finding the job in the show that allows her to feel good while still being part of the show. …a heartwarming story about overcoming fears and the meaning of success! About the story: […]
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Grayson and the Great Crayon Secret written by local Long Island author, Anthony Baldasare is a delightful read for children. “It’s the first day of school, but Grayson has a problem. Two very important colors are missing from his crayon box. Where did they go? How can he color a rainbow without them? Perhaps Grayson […]
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We highly recommend the Root for the Beet Virtual Vegetable and Nutrition Education Program designed by Long Island’s on, Heartbeet Farms. The Root for the Beet Vegetable Program focuses on teaching elementary students (2nd through 5th grade) how to make healthier food and drink choices. The first Chapter is about the Beet and not only do you learn about the […]
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Do your kids love to read and learn cool facts? We are truly OBSESSED with all things National Geographic. The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful (ages 8-12, hardcover, $19.99, 192 pgs) The girls have been loving The Coolest Stuff on Earth book that has so many […]
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The Bubble School series is fantastic for kids and their families to read together and have meaningful conversations related to the content written in these early reader chapter books. The local Long Island author and Dad, Matthew Wilson has written these books during a time our families need it most. We are living through a […]
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Claris: Holiday Heist: The Chicest Mouse in Paris by Megan Hess This is such a sweet and fun Christmas story about the most adorable and sweet little mouse, Claris. Claris has such a wonderful heart and loves to help others and in this book she takes on a cat burglar with her good friend, Monsieur. […]
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LEGO® bricks are endless fun in our house. The girls are always watching videos or looking at pictures to try and create really cool things with their Legos. We were so excited when we received this book, LEGO® With Dad: Creatively Awesome Brick Projects for Parents and Kids to Build Together by Warren Nash. This […]
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Author, Shannon Q. McDonald has written a children’s book about wearing face masks. Being a mom-of-two children, Shannon wanted to find a way to tell her kids about face masks in kid-friendly language while also making them laugh at the same time. 2020 has been quite a year, hasn’t it? Our kids have been resilient […]
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