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Board Books and Babywearing Week!

I saw this funny cartoon on FaceBook and laughed aloud! Can anyone relate? :=)

I think one of the solutions to tearing pages in children's books, especially picture books), is for young ones to have Board Books! These are great for babies, ages 1-2 and 3-4. They are comfy and just the right size for little hands to hold.

What is a board book?

A board book is a type of book that is published on hard cardboard. This cardboard, sometimes it seems like heavy card stock, is used for the cover as well as the pages. It is made to be more durable than paper pages. Trust me on this, having two Grandsons, board books are the way to go! These board books are intended for small children to use and play with.

One of my favorite board books is "How Big Is A Pig?"
Ages 4-7 can read the book alone, while ages 0-4 read together. This particular board book has 24 pages with full color illustrations.

The author of "How Big Is A Pig?" is Stella Blackstone. She lives in southwest England and writes poetry as well. I believe Stella Blackstone has written around 18 other board books for Barefoot Books.

This particular board book, "How Big Is A Pig?" is illustrated by Clare Beaton. Clare has nearly 50 books published. Several of her books that I love that are in my personal library are Elusive Moose and There's a Cow in the Cabbage Patch.

"How Big Is A Pig?" introduces youngsters to all kinds of opposites. You'll enjoy reading about walking along the farmyard trails, meeting all kinds of animals. Then there's a special surprise at the end! Did I tell you the pages to board books are glossy and clean up easily?! And yes, Publishers Weekly wrote a great review. How Big Is A Pig received awards and honors IRA-CBC Children's Choice, 2001.

WAS $6.99

NOW $4.99

Board Book

WAS $6.99

NOW $4.99

Board Book

This week is International Babywearing Week! To read more about it, take a look at the Barefoot Books blog post http://blog.barefootbooks.com and visit this site for more information; www.bostonbabywearers.com

Don't forget to download your free mp3 of Rock-a-Bye Baby song: Music for Little People

Miss Butterfly

And if you're looking for Halloween costumes for babies, stop by http://www.allcrafts.net

As always, I thank you for your business and right now we're having a Weekend Sale: This weekend save 20% on your entire order now through Monday! Just enter OCTSALE at checkout when you order at http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com FREE shipping continues on orders over $60!

Cheers,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Books for Babies First Year

Very soon now, one of my grand kids will be turning "one"! I think you know the feeling that I'm talking about when I say, our baby has grown up. And so her toddler days begin! With that being said, I wanted to introduce you to 5 books that make great gifts for babies from Barefoot Books!

Baby's First Journal - Hardcover

Baby's First Journal

I personally feel that new mommies will adore all of these pockets and places for photos, especially recording your babies events.

Capture the precious memories of your baby's first year in this spiral and cloth bound journal. With special sections for your baby's "firsts" and favorites, photographs, captions and more, all the important moments will be saved for years to come. Includes six colorful pockets for holding mementos and keepsakes.

For babies to 2 years

Clare Beaton's Nursery Rhymes - Board Book

Rhymes

Featuring seven classic nursery favorites like Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep and Hey Diddle Diddle, this sturdy board book format is ideal for sharing with babies and toddlers.

For babies to 4 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton

Clare Beaton's Action Rhymes - Board Book

Clare Beaton’s Action Rhymes

Small children love to act out simple rhymes! This collection features classic favorites like Incy Wincy Spider, Pat-a-Cake and One Potato, Two Potato in a sturdy board book format that is ideal for sharing with babies and toddlers.

For babies to 4 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton

Mrs. Moon Lullabies for Bedtime - Hardcover with Music CD

Mrs. Moon

Lullabies for Bedtime

Cozy up for bedtime and hum along to lullabies both old and new. The twenty-two selections in this richly textured book are meant for dreamtime sharing. Book with CD edition includes songs sung by Dana Kletter.

For babies to 3 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
Sung By: Dana Kletter

Baby's First Book - Hardcover

This is one of my favorites that teaches all about numbers, letters, shapes and colors.

Baby's First Book

Celebrate the treasured moments of your baby's first years with this beautiful book that features first rhymes, everyday scenes and simple items. The colorful pages offer plenty to look at and talk about.

For babies to 2 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton

The felt illustrations are cuddly and soft. For more fantastic artwork, visit this popular author and illustrator's site, Clare Beaton

My grandson (far right) enjoying Clare Beaton art activity.

Another idea is to purchase the Barefoot Baby Gift Collection:
http://store.barefootbooks.com/barefoot-baby-gift-collection.html

Barefoot Baby Gift Collection

Lyrical lullabies and playful pictures

Every day is a learning adventure with this collection, packaged in a colorful canvas tote bag with gift tag.

Featuring hardcover editions of Baby's First Book, Baby's First Journal, Mother Goose Remembers with music CD, Mrs. Moon with music CD, a large board book edition of Listen, Listen, board book editions and Clare Beaton's Nursery Rhymes, a Putumayo Dreamland CD, and an adorable Bo Peep's Woolly Sheep puppet.

For babies to 3 years

All items are available for purchase at http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

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And Smiling Like Sunshine

Best,

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

How to Make Felt Squares for Baby

I really enjoyed making these cute felt squares for our granddaughter. It really takes no time at all to make. For more information from the professionals on "how to make felt squares," visit one of my favorite crafting blogs, http://thecraftingchicks.com/2010/04/felt-squares-for-baby.html

Here's what the squares can look like. Endless possibilities, really.

Felt is a type of cloth. It is made by soaking fibres in water and then compressing them together. It was commonly used before people knew how to weave.

Barefoot Books offers many board books that have felt-look-alike illustrations by Clare Beaton. I love her work. Have a peek!

To see more detailed images to the pages of the books, search my market place, http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

I love creating with felt. How about you? Here's one of my favorite additions in my library.
Make It in Minutes: Felt Accessories

Also, I wrote an intel regarding this very cool fiber http://www.qondio.com/what-is-felt

Have a favorite felt product?

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Books About Pigs

Cover of If You Give a Pig a Pancake

I just finished reading a cute picture book, If You Give A Pig A Pancake by Laura Numeroff. It's a short, easy to read story. Great for toddlers and young kids. I laughed out loud... great book!

"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles..."

Product Details

Reading level: Baby-Preschool
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (April 4, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0064436632
ISBN-13: 978-0064436632

Well, Barefoot books offers a paperback book, "How Big Is A Pig?" Also, in Spanish, "Cerdota Grandota" for $6.99 board book/paperback. This is a sweet little book about opposites with beautiful farmyard animal illustrations by Clare Beaton. There's a pig on every page so it's an excellent seek and find book.

Cerdota grandota

How Big is a Pig?

Follow an inquisitive pig as he asks all kinds of barnyard animals a barrage of questions. The rhyming, question-and-answer text presents opposites and animals in a colorful farmyard setting. (Spanish language edition)

Ages 1 to 4 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton

Whatever the book format, board book, paperback or picture book, young children will enjoy reading about a pig. Visit My Marketplace

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Board Books and Fabric Balls, Oh My!

I wanted to introduce you to 2 of my favorite, very popular board books for babies.

Clare Beaton’s Action Rhymes

For babies to 4 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
In Stock: 11/29/10

Stop by my marketplace to see more lovely felt images by Clare Beaton with Board Books for Toddlers

Another board book from Barefoot Books that is on the top of my list for my new granddaughter is:

Clare Beaton’s Nursery Rhymes

Featuring seven classic nursery favorites like Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep and Hey Diddle Diddle, this sturdy board book format is ideal for sharing with babies and toddlers.

For babies to 4 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton

You can view and order more at Board Books for Kids
Board Books are priced at $6.99

So, I busily went through all my fabric scraps and started sewing fabric balls for babies. I made them in 3 sizes; small, medium and large. Trust me when I say, they are so easy to make!

To pick up a free pattern and to learn how to sew these cute fabric beach balls, visit The Purl Bee

http://www.purlbee.com/fabric-beach-balls/

Photo Credit: http://www.purlbee.com

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Bear Books: Board and Paperback Sale with Barefoot Books!

The Winter Sale is here! Save 80% on select items now through Sunday, 31 January!
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http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com