Author: Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler Age: 4-5 Date Read: June 28, 2012 Summary: George, a giant, has always wished he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So one day, when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look. With smart trousers, a smart shirt, a stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is a new giant. But on his way home he meets all sorts of animals who desperately need his [...]
Author: Sean Covey and illustrated by Stacy Curtis Age: 4-8 Date Read: June 27, 2012 Summary: The 7 Habits of Happy Kids introduces young readers to the popular Covey family “7 Habits” through an irresistible cast of characters and entertaining stories. From being proactive all the way to sharpening your saw, this kid-friendly book has a fully illustrated story to introduce each of the 7 Habits. Complete with a tip to parents from Sean himself, as well as discussion points [...]
My son, Dakari, was watching The Jesus Film on my phone when he started the following conversation. Dakari: “Daddy, when is Jesus coming back?” Daddy (Me): “Oh, wow. Good question, son. Well, we don’t know son because Jesus didn’t tell us. It’s a secret, and will be a surprise to some people. The good thing is that Jesus tells us in the Bible what to do to be ready for Him to come. We should be nice to each other [...]
If you have teenagers, it’s very likely you’ll need this App. If you have toddlers, this App may be a great way to get them excited about doing chores. ChoreMonster’s approach is to turn even the most hated chore into an interactive game. It gives kids a reason to get their tasks done and keeps parents from tirelessly nagging. What you need to know: The app comes in two versions, one specifically for kids to use and one for parents. The [...]
Who Should Watch: Razors and Diapers over 13 Duration: 100 min Who’s in it: The voice talents of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd and Craig Ferguson Pixar is back on top where they belong with “Brave,” the tale of Princess Merida who is determined to make her own path in life. This Scottish-themed story is not your usual Disney princess story. In fact, there isn’t even a love interest for the girl. It is funny, [...]
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