Posts Tagged ‘Books’

The Best Introduction to Chapter Books

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Monday January 4, 2010

Another winner from Giftlit.com. These chapter books are the best way to get a child between five and eight interested in reading books that are divided into chapters.

The books in this collection can be a set of books that last three, six or 12 months. Some of the books featured in this set are: Mouse, Mole and Fine Feathered Friends, Constance and Tiny, and Scaredy-Cat Catcher (Gym Shorts). The titles themselves suggest engaging, fun to read stories!

The yearlong package of a book a month costs $220.

What Gifts to Buy for Kwanzaa

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Saturday December 26, 2009

Kwanzaa is a festival that celebrates the values and culture of the African people and its importance in African-American society today. It is celebrated between the 26th of December and the 1st of January. Here are some tips on how to inculcate these values through the perfect gifts for children.

  1. Each day of the Kwanzaa week emphasizes on one of the seven values. Remember to buy gifts that are relevant.
  2. Informative and educational books and movies make for the perfect Kwanzaa gifts.
  3. Creativity and appreciating the arts is one of the values taught during Kwanzaa. Decorating the child’s room with prints from African wildlife or buying handmade African crafts are a wonderful way to teach your child to be creative.

Whatever you decide to buy your child remember to gift wrap it in the Kwanzaa colors: Black, Red and Green.

Happy Kwanzaa!

Educational Kwanzaa

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Saturday December 26, 2009

The National Geographic store has an exceptional book out on the treasures of Black history, which includes stories of slave trade, the war for emancipation, Black rights, and arts and heritage. This book is a collection of stories, picture, documentation and letters spanning decades with insights by eminent Black writers and philosophers.

The book, titled ‘Legacy: Treasures of Black History’, is a rich collection of wonderful stories that you can share with your children this Kwanzaa. You can order it online at http://shop.nationalgeographic.com for $35.

The Perfect Gift for the young Baker!

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Thursday December 24, 2009

A fun baking set, a story about a silly frog and his baking adventures, cake mix, and icing make are the perfect ingredients for a great day with your children!

The Kids Bake Set Gift Basket contains a Betty Crocker cake mix in chocolate fudge flavor and vanilla icing. To mix it all up, the gift basket also has a mixing bowl and wooden spoon for the yummiest afternoons together!

You can buy the Kids Bake Gift Set at Gift Baskets Delivered (www.giftbasketsdelivered.com) for $64.

Books to bring home this Kwanzaa

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Monday December 21, 2009

There’s no better way to celebrate the virtues of Kwanzaa like sitting with the family and reading books that bring out the true spirit of unity and togetherness.

Barnes and Noble has some wonderful stories that illustrate African heritage and culture. This Kwanzaa bring home your children books like Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears and Chair for My Mother. Priced between $15 to  $20, these beautifully illustrated books for children bring the seven virtues of Kwanzaa alive!

You can buy them from the Barnes and Noble online store www.barnesandnoble.com

Welcome to Our New Blog!

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Wednesday October 28, 2009

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