Kiddly Winks EASTER Edition Grandma’s Corner
Recipes for all the Family
Fun Crafts for Kids Party Time by Lauren Nappy Rash What can I do?
Tips on Decorating Baby’s Nursery
Health & Fitness for Kids with Carly
cover photo winner Congratulations - Lilliana
Issue One April/May Issue
“All about babies, toddlers and young children”
Contents Page 3
Editor’s Desk
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Cover Photo Competition Winner Lilliana
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Product Showcase
Nappy Rash - What can I do?
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Health and Fitnes for Kids with Carly Grossek
Party Time by Lauren
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Crafty Kids Zone
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Bookshelf Reviews
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14 Recipes for All the Family
Tips on Decorating Baby’s Nursery
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Editor’s Desk Welcome to our 1st issue of Kiddly Winks. We hope you have all enjoyed Easter celebrations. It has been an exciting time as the KW Team have been brainstorming and busy writing. We hope you enjoy our collection of articles.
Kiddly Winks is a bi-monthly magazine and alternates release months with our sister publication WAHP Published.
The next issue of Kiddly Winks will be out on the 1st June 2013 and we have many exciting plans already As with any new business, we have been working on on the boil for this issue. making Kiddly Winks the best magazine for you. This means putting together articles that are important to In the meantime - grab a cuppa, find a comfy seat, sit YOU. Life can get very busy, so take a few moments to back, relax and enjoy this issue. recharge your batteries and enjoy a good read. We have a fantastic issue for you, featuring articles on Health and Fitness for Kids, some nutritious and Regards, very yummy recipes for the whole family, decorating your new baby’s nursery and also a great article on planning that all important child’s party. You will just Helen Dayman have to read on to see the rest. Editor Kiddly Winks We now have a Submissions section and we are very interested in receiving articles for future issues. Do you have a topic that you would like to submit an article on? Send it through to our email submissions@kiddlywinks.net.au Exciting times ahead with Kiddly Winks as we have many plans ready to unfold in the next few months. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for some exciting developments that we know you will enjoy. Don’t you love the gorgeous Lilliana on our cover? Would you like your Kiddly Wink to be on the cover of our next issue? Stay tuned! The next Cover Photo Competition will be starting very soon.
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Kiddly Winks Cover Photo Competition Congratulations Lilliana Kiddly Winks first Cover Photo Competition has finished. Voting is in and the winner... {drum roll} please, is... the delightful Lilliana. It was a joy to catch up with Lilliana’s mother Sara to find out a little more about this cute Kiddly Wink.
Helen, Kiddly Winks - How old is Lilliana?
Helen, Kiddly Winks - Does Lilliana have any pets?
Sara - Lilliana is 18 months
Sara - Yes, she has 2 dogs and 1 cat. Lilliana has a labrador called Hunter, Tibetan Spaniel called Elliot. She also has a cheeky cat called Bandit.
Helen, Kiddly Winks - Does Lilliana have any siblings? Sara - Lilliana doesn’t have any brothers or sisters, yet.
Lilliana says “I love the outdoors and would stay outside all day if Mummy would let me!”
Helen, Kiddly Winks - Where abouts do you call home? Sara - We live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
Helen, Kiddly Winks - What is the funniest little antic that Lilliana has gotten up to?
Helen, Kiddly Winks - What is Lilliana’s favourite toy?
Sara (Lilliana answered this question) - I am funny and cheeky and get up to all kinds of mischief. My favourite thing to do is dance. Whether it is to the beat of my Noni’s coffee machine or music from a car driving past - I love to get my groove on!
Sara - Lilliana’s favourite toy is her bear ‘Dufus’, that her Noni (grandmother) gave her when she was born.
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Nappy Rash What can I Do? As a parent, you feel bad when you see your baby with a rash on their little bottom for the first time and worse, if the rash won’t go away. Why has this happened? What have I done? Here are a few small steps you can do to help prevent rashes and help sooth your little one during Otherwise give chamomile tea a go, very soothing on this time. their sore bottoms. Brew a pot in the morning and allow Some babies are prone to getting rashes. One of the best to cool, soak a washer in the tea and lightly hold against options is to change from disposable nappies to cloth. the rash area. Think of all the chemicals used to make disposable nappies! If you had the choice, would you use potentially Coconut oil is all natural; it works a treat when nappy harmful chemicals on your little one’s bottom? Think rash flares up. Creams work a wonder too; just make about it! It takes around 500 years for one disposable sure they are petroleum free, like Pawpaw cream. nappy to start breaking down and many chemicals used in them are harmful to our environment. What could Remember Nappy free time is one of the best remedies you can do and enjoyable for baby too. Keep in mind they be doing to your little one? there are heaps of alternate safe, natural and cheaper Teething, food and other factors can also cause nappy options in your own home, instead of using chemicals on rash. Using creams from the chemist and supermarket your baby’s bottom. can help but there are many wonderful natural remedies, all safe for babies and children. Not to mention, they Written by Tamika Broun have been used for generations by our mothers, and their mothers before them. Plus they are all safe to use on Funki Bums Modern cloth nappies. Funki Bums - Modern Cloth Nappies Website Facebook Email Mobile
Have a look in your pantry! You will be amazed what’s in there - coconut oil, corn flour and even chamomile tea. Use corn flour just like normal baby powder, cheap and natural for your little baby’s bottom.
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Party Time
By Lauren
These days, when it comes to kids’ birthday parties, Michelle Eckles from Ezy Kids Parties, a business fairy bread, pin the tail on the donkey and a game of established in 2008, has worked on hundreds of pass the parcel just doesn’t cut it. parties over the years and says her main clients aren’t necessarily “wealthy” families, more mums who are Mums (and Dads) are now preparing for their child’s busy and on the go and don’t have enough time to big day months in advance and some might say, are dedicate to making the party the best it can be. prepared to go to the extreme to make their child’s party one to remember. “[It’s] mums who want to do something special for their kids’ birthdays, but don’t know where to look, nor have In many cases, we all have Pinterest to thank. It’s a the time to go around sourcing everything,” she says. place we can all go and spend hours each day trying to improve our DIY skills, home décor, and dress sense. “They also want to enjoy themselves at their kids’ The countless ideas floating around – or being “Pinned” parties as well, instead of having to run around doing - for kids’ parties means competition is fierce. everything and not getting the chance to spend time with the birthday child or chat to their friends and From colour-coordinated food, must-have lolly bags, family. And most of them just aren’t comfortable with elegant table settings, extravagant invitations and fancy the thought of entertaining large groups of kids.” decorations, to entertainment options such as jumping castles and mini farms, it’s hard to know where to draw Mum-of-two Michelle, whose warehouse for her online the line. And let’s not forget the current birthday cake party shop and head office is based on the Sunshine trend which means your child’s cake is more likely to Coast, offers hosted parties on the Sunshine Coast and now resemble a wedding cake masterpiece rather than Gold Coast as well as in Brisbane and Melbourne, and any home made attempt. says she’s very particular when it comes to the fine details. If you are wanting to give your child’s birthday that special touch, it doesn’t have to cost a mint and She suggests picking a theme and writing a check-list you needn’t be tearing your hair out by trying to do five weeks before the party covering everything from everything yourself. guest lists, decorations, tableware and party bags to games/entertainment, party food and the cake. Gold Coast-based business Pom Poms by Paris custommakes, delivers and installs a variety of tissue paper “And delegate what you don’t like or don’t want to do, pom pom creations for events on the Gold Coast to even if it’s just getting a family member to take photos give parties that extra wow factor. Orders for pre- to take some of the pressure off you on the day.” folded pom poms can also be custom-made and posted anywhere in Australia. Whether it’s five blue pom poms hanging on trees surrounding picnic tables at the local barbecue area, or 20 floating pom poms in various shades of pink and purple for a girl’s birthday party and as a backdrop for the cake table, with matching pom poms wands for the kids, the opportunities are endless. The pom poms provide such a fabulous look.
About the writer: Lauren is a mum of two, wife, journalist, newbie blogger www.goldcoastmum.com Lauren also hand makes tissue paper pom pom decorations through Pom Poms by Paris. For details, visit www.facebook.com/pompomsbyparis
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Party Tips Avoid potential disappointment, don’t send out the invitations until you have confirmed your child’s best friend/s availability as well as the entertainer/ entertainment. Keep the party manageable, interactive and personal - don’t invite the whole class, unless, say your child has just started a new school and it’s a way for them to meet friends. Unless you are a domestic goddess, or absolutely love cooking, keep the food simple and cold so you can put it all out at the beginning and one less thing for you to have to do during the party. Don’t worry about structured entertainment for kids under the age of 4 – whatever toys you have at home or your local park or play centre will usually suffice.
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“According to my kids, the best thing about their parties is the cake, which I never make, and the party bags - my favourite thing to do, even though I spend most of my time and energy on the decorating, games and activities,” Michelle says. “At the end of the day, the kids aren’t going to remember a lot of the detail – the most exciting part for them is just getting to hang with all their friends so try to plan the party based around this just having fun with their friends.”
Grandma’s Corner Tegan, Newcastle NSW We have just had our first child and are wondering if we should ‘baby proof’ our home?
Sharon, Brisbane QLD Is it okay to let my young baby stand upright?
Grandma Grandma Babies love to be held upright. It would be boring Baby proofing is more about having a safe lying on your back all day. You will find from only environment for your child as they start to explore a few months old, babies will start to push up and become curious about everything. What you with their legs. These actions will actually help can do to strengthen their leg muscles. At around 6 months, babies love to stand and bounce around. • Put plastic safety covers/plugs in electric It is important that you try to position baby’s foot powerpoints so that it is flat on the floor as they love to be on • Make sure cords from electric kettles/jugs and tiptoes. irons are not dangling within reach. • Regularly check that there are no small objects such as coins or buttons within reach. Children Lucy, Perth WA love to put nearly everything in their mouths. Our 16-month-old suddenly hates nappy changes! • Move breakable objects out of reach. Children The second we put her on her back, she starts are curious and your treasured possessions won’t crying, and then either rolls over on her stomach last long. or stands up. We’ve gotten pretty good at changing • Medications and cleaning products should be wet nappies while she’s standing, but for messy put out of reach and securely locked up. Children nappy, there’s no way! seem to be the only ones who CAN open so called child proof containers. Grandma • Indoor plants are beautiful, but some may be Nappy change times can be a challenge, especially toxic if eaten. Of course little kids love to explore once your little one has discovered they can and everything goes into their mouth. squirm out of position. Some babies and toddlers love to be little nudies. Keeping her occupied Creating a safe environment for you child, will and distracted is the key. A favourite toy to play give her the opportunity to learn and explore. You with during change time may work. Why not try will also have the freedom to enjoy your child’s colourful stickers? Ask if she wants a sticker and curiosity and increasing mobility without feeling put it on her hand while changing the nappy. She stressed. will want one at other times, but keep this just for nappy changes only. You should see a change very quickly and a lot less squirming.
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Tips on Decorating Baby’s Nursery Renovating a room to make way for a nursery is an exciting stage in your life. As a parent, you naturally want to create a happy, safe, comfortable environment in your home for your precious baby. Here are a few tips on how to decorate your baby’s nursery: Flooring Carpet is probably the most practical to have under foot. It’s definitely good for those colder months (think of pacing up and down at night trying to get bubs to sleep). Also once baby starts to move around.
Window Coverings Try and go for a good black out blind or covering. Make sure to keep cords well away from baby’s cot and safely tucked away out of reach.
Walls When choosing the colour to paint your walls, remember that colour affects moods! If you want to create a sense of calmness, it is best to go for soft blue and green colours. Yellow brings warmth and happiness to a room. Reds can be a bit overwhelming, although a soft orange colour will bring energy! White is a good colour to opt for if you want to accessorize with bright coloured pictures and wall decals.
Storage You will want all your baby things stored so it’s easy for you to put your hand on them when needed. Opt for good shelving to store all baby’s essentials in baskets or boxes!
Furniture Invest in multi-functional pieces of furniture like a cot that turns into a bed. Furniture that can easily be repainted and reused as your child grows! Why not place a comfy chair in a corner of the room. It will definitely come in handy for those late night feeds!
Written by Creina Gibson Wanna Renovate
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Recipes for all the Family With
Frantic in the Kitchen
A little about me: Hello, my name is Sofia and I’m a 39 year old mum to 2 beautiful children under 5. My passion lies in food and creating recipes that all members of the family can enjoy. This issue is all about family favourites. I hope you enjoy them.. I look forward to sharing with you my creations! I will start off with a healthier way of making CHICKEN NUGGETS. These little beauties are baked, juicy and crunchy and great for adults and children. MY BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS Ingredients 500g chicken ( I used organic chicken breast) 1 tblsp smoked paprika 1 cup thick yoghurt 2 cups panko breadcrumbs Seasoning
Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper and spray with light olive oil. Cut the chicken into half palm size pieces. Prepare a bowl with the paprika, yoghurt and seasoning. Prepare another bowl with the panko breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken in the yoghurt, shake off excess and coat in the panko breadcrumbs. Place on the baking tray. Lightly spray with oil and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden. Serve with your favourite veggies and/or salad.
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I have not met anyone who doesn’t love a cheesy macaroni and cheese. My healthier version has pureed broccoli and plenty of cheese to fool big and small kids alike. PUREED BROCCOLI MAC ‘N’ CHEESE Ingredients 400 g pasta of your choice (macaroni is good for the whole family) 250 g pureed broccoli florets (fresh or frozen is fine 300 ml thickened cream 1 cup 4 cheese shredded 1/2 cup grated parmesan SAUCE 1/4 cup plain flour 1/4 tsp curry powder (or nutmeg or paprika) 50 g butter 2 cups milk A little extra parmesan for top
Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees celsius. Prepare macaroni as per instructions and make sure it is just al dente. Do not overcook at this point. Set aside. Prepare broccoli by steaming, boiling or microwaveing, its your choice. Puree broccoli. Add cream and cheeses. Set aside. In a medium saucepan on low heat add butter, melt then add flour. Whisk until the mixture comes away from the sides. Add half the milk, whisk quickly to avoid lumps, add remaining milk, continuously whisking until thick. Add curry powder, nutmeg or paprika. In a big bowl mix ALL the ingredients well together. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle extra grated parmesan on top. Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
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RIZOGALO (creamy rice pudding ) has beena family favourite ever since I was a little girl. Mum used to always make the Greek desserts but I think I may have done a good as version as Mum’s. This recipe has Natvia which is a natural sugar substitute made from the Stevia plant. You can however substitute it with caster sugar if you prefer. RIZOGALO (rice pudding) Ingredients 1 cup rice ( I used shortgrain but arborio and basmati work just as well) 1 litre milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract 300 ml thickened cream (full cream) 3/4 cup Natvia or Caster Sugar Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
On a low heat in a medium sized saucepan, heat the milk and then add Natvia and rice. Stir occassionally for 20 minutes. Add vanilla and cream. Stir occassionally for another 20 minutes. You will see the milk starting to become a little thicker yet slightly still runny and the rice will be cooked. Pour into desired glasses. Wrap with clingwrap pressing on top. Serve when cool. At least 4 hours. I like to serve mine with a good dusting of cinnamon.
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With Carly Grossek - Cinderella Stories Health & Fitness Helping your kids get and stay healthy isn’t always easy. It’s hard for them to resist unhealthy snacks, soft drinks and fast food that seem to be all around them. Some children just aren’t into sports, but that shouldn’t mean they have to be glued to the television and computer screens. Here are some helpful tips and information to help you get them more active. Think outside the playing field Not everyone is drawn to organized sports such as soccer or baseball. Look for other activities your child will enjoy -- like dancing, rock climbing, swimming, or martial arts. And have patience it may take some trial and error before your kid finds the right fit. Join in the game Kids love it when their parents play with them. So encourage children’s fitness by taking a family hike. Have a game of backyard football/cricket. Walk or bike to school together. Play hopscotch. Limit screen time The recommended screen time a day, whether that’s watching TV, surfing the Internet, or playing video games is one to two hours. But many children spend four or more hours each day in front of a screen. Encourage active alternatives to these passive pastimes, such as shooting hoops at the local playground, walking the dog, or a game of tag. To help keep temptation at bay, remove TVs from bedrooms and put the computer in a shared space where you can supervise. If you have teens, set guidelines about other sedentary pursuits like chatting on the phone or text messaging.
Lead by example If you vegetate in front of the TV every night, the remote control in one hand and a bag of chips in the other, you’re not practicing what you preach. Your kids aren’t likely to respect restrictions you set on their screen time either. So check your own viewing behavior and serve as a role model by incorporating physical activity into your everyday life. When you can, walk instead of driving. Climb the stairs rather than wait for the elevator. Regularly participate in active pursuits that you enjoy. Let your kids see and hear how much you enjoy these activities. Offer positive feedback Praise a child for perfecting that handstand or figuring out how to pump those legs to swing high in the sky. Out-of-shape or uncoordinated children need to hear encouragement for reaching even small goals, such as walking or biking further than last time. Remember, acknowledge the effort, choosing to be active or trying to improve a skill, rather than the outcome as it will help build your child’s confidence. Children who aren’t naturally athletic may be selfconscious about their physical skills (or lack of them). They may also fear public failure, embarrassment, or teasing. A child may just be physically cautious. These kids need all the support and cheerleading you can offer. Nagging or negative comments don’t work and will only serve to make your child feel bad. Bring a friend along Kids love to hang out with their peers, so invite a buddy along for a bike ride, offer to bring a friend ice-skating, or head to the pool with a companion. Young children enjoy going to the playground with friends to chase, climb, swing, slide, and run. If your child is more likely to check out a team sport with a friend in tow, then go ahead and sign them up. Just make sure the focus is on making fitness fun and learning new skills, not competition and winning as this can dampen your child’s enthusiasm for the game.
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Banana Bread Recipe of the Month This recipe is easy to make, extra portions can Method be stored in the freezer for later and your whole 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line two loaf pans (7.5 x 8.5 x 17.5cm) base measurement, with non-stick family is sure to love it!!! baking paper.
Banana Bread (Vegetarian)
2. Combine the oats, flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until almost smooth. Add the banana, butter, milk and One for the adults and children that you will love vanilla essence to the well in the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined and the mixture resemwithout all the calories!!! ble a thick batter slightly thicker than a cake batter (you may need to add a little water). Ingredients 125g Rolled Oats 3. Divide the mixture between the lined pans. 495g Wheatmeal Flour Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer comes 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder (7g) out clean when inserted in the middle. Leave in 2 Teaspoons Vanilla (10g) the tins on a wire rack to cool. Cut each loaf into 135g Brown Sugar 8 slices. 3 Medium Banana (303g) 150g Butter 1 & 1/2 Cup Low Fat Milk (375g) Serves: 16 | Prep time: 15 min | Cooking time: 45 min | 266 Cal per serve
Preparation Tips • Melt the butter
Extra Tips Wrap any uneaten slices in plastic wrap and freeze until needed.
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Crafty Kids Zone No matter their age kids love crafty activities! It lets them explore and express themselves in their own way. With drawing, we may just see a bunch of squiggles and lines but to a 4 year old it could be a super hero off to save the world from a spaghetti monster – yes, my 4 year old daughter recently handed me that picture. Finding endless ideas for craft activities can be hard. Here are just 3 very simple, and very cute craft ideas.
Marble (or ping pong) Painting
You will Need Marbles or Ping Pong Balls Paint (different colours) Tray or container Paper
How To: 1.
Place the paper in or on the tray or container (I personally use those plastic kitty litter trays that you can pick up for $2 or so from Sam’s warehouse).
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Pop the marbles/balls into the paint, then roll on the paper. Kids can hold the tray and roll the ball or marble back and forth creating fantastic designs.
Another alternative is using straws to blow the ping pong balls around or to push them on the paper.
Handy Tips Remember to pop old clothes or an apron on the kids cause I promise you – they WILL get messy! Written by Stacey Marnock Cheeky Little Monkey Designs
Please remember that marbles are small and can be a choking hazard and young children should not be left unsupervised.
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You will Need Dotted cardstock, Toilet Paper Roll Bobunny double dot ribbon, Googly eyes 1.5 inch flower punch 1/2 inch circle punch Adhesives.
Toilet Roll Butterflies
A great way to recycle empty toilet rolls and make some very cute butterflies in the process.
How To: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Create the base of the butterfly by cutting a piece of cardstock into a 4.25 x 5.25 inch rectangle. Put adhesive along all the edges of the rectangle, plus a little in the middle of the cardstock. Now roll the cardstock onto the toilet paper roll, covering it. At this point you can also add your googly eyes. I think it’s fun for them to be different sizes. Next, cut two 3 inch strips of ribbon. I tend to make my butterfly all matching, the body, wing base and antennae all the same color. After cutting the ribbon, tie a knot at one end of the ribbon, and adhere the ribbon to the inside of the tube, like shown above.
Written by Stacey Marnock
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Make the Accordian Base You can use sturdy paper, poster board or light weight cardboard for your base. I cut a cereal box into three strips for our project. Accordion fold your strips, so your finished piece will be able to stand.
Accordian Garden Stem Material Ideas -
How To make Stems:
plastic straws pipe cleaners strips of colored & patterned paper felt craft foam yarn ribbon popsicle sticks, painted green green tape draw stems with green crayons, markers, paint
1. Once you have all your stem materials gathered glue, tape, and draw stems on your board. 2. Be prepared – pipe cleaners take a lot of glue to stick! 3. Set this aside to dry while you work on your flowers.
Other Flower Material Ideas How To make Flowers: There are many different ways to make your flowers – use what you have on hand! We cut circles and tulip shapes out of watercolour paper. When your flowers are finished and dry, attach them to your stems. I use a combination of glue stick and white glue for this part. Glue dots would also work great, with no drying time. That’s it! Now you have some cheery flowers to tide you over till the real ones are blooming.
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Colored paper shapes Mini cupcake papers Flower pictures cut from magazines and catalogues Flower stickers.
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Bookshelf Reviews SEND IT! Don Carter; Illustrated by the author Roaring Brook Press Young transport fans will enjoy this colourful book as they follow a package across country by truck, train, plane and ship. Starting the week on a Monday (“Wrap it....Mail it!”). Follow the package through each day in the week as the story by simple verbs (“Lift it....push it...careful with it!”). THE TALKING VEGETABLES retold by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert, illustrated by Julie Paschkis Henry Holt and Co. Spider has lots of rice to eat and doesn’t want to help the villagers planting a garden. It is hard work! Tired of eating rice, Spider decides to pick some vegetables. What a surprise! The vegetables are talking! A delightful folktake from the authors of Mrs Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile. The Talking Vegetables was awarded the 2007 Bank Street ‘Best Children’s Book of the Year’. TIME TO GET DRESSED! Elivia Savadier, illustrated by the author Roaring Brook Press What a disaster! Solomon finds out how hard it is to dress himself. His shirt ends up on his legs, his sock on his hand, and his pants on his head. Daddy steps in to help and all goes smoothly, at first. A special relationship between parent and child, Time to Get Dressed! captivates with both humour and tenderness. FROM HERE TO THERE Margery Cuyler; Illustrated by Yu Cha Pak Henry Holt and Co. Every child wants to explore the vastness of their world and their special place in it. Follow Maria’s journey as she explore out from her house, to her street, town, country, continent, hemisphere, planet, solar system, galaxy and ultimately, the universe. A delightful introduction to geography and astronomy for young readers. IN THE EYES OF THE CAT Japanese Poetry For All Seasons Selected and illustrated by Demi; Translated by Tze-Si Huang Henry Holt and Co. Kittens and sea slugs, ducklings and frogs, fawns and mud snails-- all sorts of animals from the familiar to the unusual can be found in this beautiful and engaging collection of Japanese poetry.
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