Children's Books

Haddy and Saddy & Gladdy
Saddy and Gladdy

Our testers absolutely fell for this doll and book set that reached out to children with remarkable effectiveness.  This set empowers children and gives them the tools and perspective to turn troubling situations around.  The doll works as a nice companion, but the real star here is the book.  The bright, optimistic tone it sets is positively infectious.  The idea of packaging the two together in a backpack is perfect for giving children the added support of allowing them to bring their helpful friend along with them.

Recommended Age: 3 and Up                       Retail Price: $25.95

Mud is Cake
written by Pam Munoz Ryan
published by Hyperion Press

The world of make believe is lovingly embraced in this rhyming storybook that is ideal for very young readers.  The beautifully rich watercolor illustrations of David M. McPhail complement this easy to read hardback.  It is the type of book that you will enjoy reading with your little one as it celebrates the world of imagination.

Recommended Age: 3 to 6                       Retail Price: $15.99

Robin's Room
written by Margaret Wise Brown
published by Hyperion Press

Robin is an enthusiastic child, who sees the world in his own, unique way.  He is constantly creating/destroying this world all over his house.  His frustrated parents don’t know what do, and in an attempt to help Robin channel his destructive energy in new ways they come up with an ingenious solution. They gave Robin a room of his own where he is free to let his creative juices run wild.  The use of topsy-turvy page layouts make this book a fun and silly adventure.  This book was dreamed up by the now departed, yet cherished children's author Margaret Wise-Brown and her very accomplished illustrators Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. 

 Recommended Age: 4 to 8                       Retail Price: $14.99

Life Lists for Teen
by Pamela Espeland
Free Spirit Publishing

Need a list about....anything as it relates to teenagers?  Look no further.  Author Pamela Espeland has exhaustively culled and presented for your teen's review, subjects as diverse as 8 Things to Try If You're Shy, 10 Reasons Not To Get A Tattoo or Piercing, 4 Ways to Avoid Burnout and 6 Ways to Remember What You Study.  There are so many situations addressed and suggestions offered that it makes the perfect night stand book since it covers so many "hot button" topics ranging from Friendships, to School and Romance to Self-Image.

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