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Music and Books For Kids
1 10 Classic Books For Every Newborn
Editor's Pick
2 Over the Moon: A Goodnight Moon Baby Shower
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3 Tunes and Texts: Goodnight Moon
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4 Texts and Tunes: Children's Book Week Round Up
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5 Here Comes the Bookmobile With Hot, New Summer Pages!
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6 Texts and Tunes: Classic Books That Never Get Old
In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon . . . The Margaret Brown Wise bedtime classic, Goodnight Moon, has been loved for generations and is a popular gift to give to a new baby or expectant mom. It also provides plenty of colorful inspiration for a themed — and adorable! — baby shower. Source: Hostess with the Mostess Read more
Studies show that babies who are read to and sung to at an early age will demonstrate higher reading skills than other children. While many parents don't think a newborn is paying attention to the texts in their early days, getting them into a routine of reading will be worth the time spent in their infancy. These are 10 books every newborn nursery should have on the shelves. Read more
Kate Bosworth and Leslie Mann are about to get gritty. The actresses have signed on for the drama Goodnight Moon, a semi-autobiographical tale about two teens (AnnaSophia Robb and Juno Temple) who get caught up with street kids when they're duped into a bad scam. Mann will play the mother of one of the girls, while Bosworth has been cast as Mann's sister. Note to parents: despite its misleading Read more
Like them or not, classic books are staple gifts and bedtime reads because of their nostalgia inducing images and phrases for parents and their sweet tried and true story hooks that leave a smile on even the sleepiest kid's face. I've always preferred reading my children contemporary tales, but I do have a soft spot in my heart for the classics like Pat the Bunny and Good Night Moon. I have put Read more
All week we have been telling you about some of our favorite children's books in honor of Children's Book Week. We hope the next time you need a book, you'll consider adding one of these to your kiddie library. Goodnight Moon — Do you love the red balloon and the old lady whispering hush? Pat the Bunny — Now YOU pat the bunny. Freckleface Strawberry — Cherish those freckles and everything Read more
If there's one book that's synonymous with bedtime, it's Goodnight Moon. I was given at least three copies of it when I was pregnant. It is one of the few books that my husband and I both recall our parents reading to us when we were wee ones. He claims that it can still put him to sleep. (I keep a copy of it on our bedside table in case of emergencies). Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd Read more
Get your umbrellas ready! Mamas-to-be love to be showered with love — and lots of baby gear — at their baby showers, and we've discovered themes to suit every mama's interest. From a Goodnight Moon-inspired celebration and an airline-themed shower, to sprinkle showers for experienced moms, we're here to help you pick the perfect theme for the guest of honor! Read more
If you're a bibliophile, chances are you're eager to move on from Goodnight Moon and Pat the Bunny to meatier fare. I love Eric Carle's books, but we recently added Have You Seen My Cat? to my daughter's collection, a book in which every single page says, "Have you seen my cat?" and "This is not my cat!" Absolute torture after three readings. You can entertain your baby and be reminded of your Read more
Talk turkey with these crafty cute Thanksgiving finds from Etsy. Gobble up 10 tasty Thanksgiving sweet treats. Baby can celebrate Thanksgiving too with holiday-themed purees. Real mom gift guide: Debra Messing tells us what she really wants this holiday season. Planning to catch the new Muppets movie next weekend? First shop these Muppet-inspired styles for kids! Gwen Stefani talks about her Read more
Seven unexpected flowers perfect for Fall weddings. Get some closet organizing tips inspired by celebrity closets. Match your jewelry to your pillows. Tour Ellen and Portia's Beverly Hills compound. Take a yoga-filled, relaxing, culinary-inspired Texas Hill Country vacation. Learn more about the designs of Sir Terence Conran Instead of carving your pumpkins, glitter them! My Must Haves for Read more
