The Snowy Day Celebrates 50 Years of Breaking Racial Boundaries


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The Snowy Day Celebrates 50th Anniversary

While a parent reading The Snowy Day to their child in 2012 might not think twice about its societal impact, the book broke racial barriers when it was published 50 years ago. The story itself is a sweet, straightforward one that tells the tale of Peter, the young protagonist, exploring his neighborhood on a snowy day, but the fact that Peter is African American was a bold departure from the Read more

Playtime! 5 Creative Additions For Your Toy Box


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New Toys For Winter 2012

Winter can call for a little — OK, a lot — of creativity. Get some help (and get your kids away from the television) with these five supercreative new toys. From an affordable, make-your-own model that your lil one will spend hours designing online to a book with incredible disappearing-ink technology that requires some fun and time-consuming interaction, these toys are totally worth the Read more

Add These Award-Winning Books to Your Tot's Bookshelf Today!


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2012 Newberry and Caldecott Award-Winning Books For Kids

Go ahead and add some silver to your bookshelf! This morning the American Library Association announced the winners of the most prestigious children's book honors, naming the 2012 John Newbery Medal and the Randolph Caldecott Medal award winners, as well as the recipients of several other distinguished awards. The honorees represent the best books — both written and illustrated — for tots. Read more

Pirate Rock! Disney's Sharky and Bones Open Up About Pirate Culture, Jake, and Peter Pan


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Jake and the Neverland Pirates' Sharky and Bones

Can you talk like a pirate? If your lil one is between 2 and 5 years old, chances are he'll know exactly what we're talking about! Since its launch last February, Disney's Jake and the Neverland Pirates has become the top-ranking series among kids in that age group. The animated show — about a new crew of pirates who work together to outwit Captain Hook and Smee around Pirate Island — is Read more

Baby on Board! Books to Help Talk to Tots About a New Baby


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Children's Books About a New Baby

Sibling rivalry alert! The impending arrival of a new baby in the house is exciting but not necessarily issue-free. When the new lil one is joining a big brother or sister — especially one who's used to having mama and daddy all to herself — a certain amount of jealousy and fear is bound to crop up. Keep reading for eight great books to help talk to tots about the joy of bringing a new baby Read more

Songbirds: 10 Dads Who've Written Songs For Their New Babies


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Celebrity Dads Song Tributes For Their Babies

Well that didn't take long! Just hours after the birth of baby Blue Ivy Carter, the hip-hop princess's daddy has released an incredibly sweet song about the lil one. Jay-Z hit the airwaves today with "Glory," a four-minute ode to his newborn daughter. In the song Jay-Z raps that, "Words can't describe what I'm feeling, for real!" Jay-Z isn't the first dad to sing about his love for his new baby. Read more

10 Great Books to Keep the Holiday Spirit Alive All Year


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Best Children's Holiday Books

Storytime! Lil ones love being read to, and once they get a bit older, kids feel a sense of pride when they can cuddle up with a favorite book and read to themselves. The holidays provide rich reading material, full of lessons and sentiments that are relevant all year long, so check out the following selection of great holiday books — classic and modern — that tots will continue to request Read more

Bathroom Reading: The 10 Best Potty Books For Tots


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Best Children's Books For Potty Training

That diaper's gotta go, baby! Potty training tots is a tricky feat for any mama — and sometimes scary and stressful for all of those involved. Mama wants to move on from the diapers stage but doesn't want to pressure her tot into going potty. On the other hand, tots can be very uneasy, and even afraid, around the toilet. It's uncharted territory and lots of them just plain hate it! Call for Read more