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mamapreneur \ mah•muh•pruh•nur\ noun
:a mother who owns a business. Also: a crazy woman who has children and is in need of eight arms and two clones.  read more »

Instant Mama

If you’re pregnant, you might think that nine months is a long time to wait for a child to be born. But trust me, it’s a good thing. I know, because I didn’t have nine months to prepare. I had 90 minutes. From the phone call from our adoption agency to the nurse handing me a seven pound human being for whom I would be responsible for the remainder of my days on earth: 90 minutes. In less time than it takes to make a lasagna, I was a mother.  read more »

We asked our friends at Powell’s for some tips on books that bring the fun and horror of Halloween home!

Vunce upon a Time
J. otto Seibold and Siobhan Vivian  read more »

Scribbles: A Really Giant Drawing and Coloring Book
by Taro Gomi

Release your child’s inner artist with this cute and clever coloring book. With playful drawings and easy instructions, this book is not just for coloring, but for doodling, drawing, imagining and thinking!

When Pigasso Met Mootisse
by Nina Laden
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The Lab Man

The day after the earthquake in China, I stood in the kitchen making dinner for my family. The public radio reporter’s voice, usually smooth and controlled, shook with emotion as she related the story of a couple searching for their missing son. As I listened to the mother’s anguished cries for her toddler, tears came to my own eyes, as well. And I thought, as I often have, about the Lab Man.  read more »

9-1-1
By Kate Haas

“You belong in the Bad Mama Jail,” declared my four-year-old, late one afternoon as I was cooking dinner. “With no snacks!”

I snorted as Nate stomped out of the kitchen. If denying pretzels before supper was a criminal offense, I was facing the slammer for sure. Giggles from the living room reassured me. My son was playing happily with his friend, Zachary. He’ll get over it, I thought.

Fifteen minutes later, a knock interrupted my dinner preparations. Opening the door, I gazed in consternation at the burly police officer outside.  read more »

Watching a child’s face light up while reading a book is one of the great joys of being a children’s bookseller. This month, the good folks at Powell’s Books offer up some sure-fire winners to excite your little bookworm.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
By Mo Willems  read more »

Parenting as Performance Art
By Mara Collins
“Oh sweetheart! I like what you are making! You’re using scissors so carefully, and you have so many colors. Can you tell me about your art?”  read more »