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Dollhouse Bookcase by The Land of Nod

Dollhouse Bookcase available at The Land of Nod Playtime meet storytime.  Any little girl would be thrilled to have this adorable dollhouse bookcase in their bedroom or playroom! It’s practical and multi-functional, serving not only as dollhouse, but also a

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Children’s Book Review Contest!

ATTENTION CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS!  Petite Literary is holding a book review contest.  We will be taking submissions and reviewing them over the next month.  The winning children’s book will be chosen by my kids and reviewed on Petite Literary. TO

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Children’s Books About Sharing

Since we are having a bit of trouble sharing our toys around the house these days – my kids will be reading more of the following books about teaching your kids to share!  Here are a few of our favorite

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30 Dr. Seuss Quotes that Can Change Your Life

In anticipation of Read Across America Day on March 1, 2013 (which is also Dr. Seuss’s Birthday), here are 30 popular Dr. Seuss quotes for your enjoyment from mamiverse.com. Image courtesy of Mamiverse

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Free Online Storytime at Barnes & Noble

I just learned about an awesome freebie for your kids!  Did you know Barnes & Noble offers FREE online storytime?  Each month a new children’s book selection is added, and many are read by celebrities or the authors themselves. You

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Tips for Reading to Energetic Toddlers

Ever since we replaced my daughters crib with a twin mattress on the floor (I haven’t found a bed I like just yet), my kids only want to jump on the bed and play during storytime.  At first I would

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Our Golden Retriever’s Experience with GDV

I haven’t posted for a few days because we have been taking care of our 8 year old Golden Retriever, Payton.  He recently underwent emergency surgery for GDV (Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus), which is fatal if left untreated.  We were completely shocked

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Happy 3rd Birthday to My Little Layla!

Wild Child. Sweetheart.  Princess. Miss Independent. Drama Queen. There is absolutely NO way my little baby turns 3 today!  Where has the time gone?  No longer a baby, but rather a beautiful little girl.  One who knows how to work

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Ed’s Egg by David Bedford {a book review}

Ed’s Egg by David Bedford is the story of a chick named Ed who is a little too comfortable in his shell.  His egg has started to hatch, but it’s so warm and cozy inside and he doesn’t want to get out!

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Wise Words from Dr. Suess

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