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Book Picks: A Fresh Take on Familiar Fairytales

julie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:57:03 -0600

We asked our friends at Powell’s for some recommendations on how we can spice up our collection of fairytales. Some of these are classics with a modern twist; others present the stories with interesting illustrations.

The Princess and the Pea
By Lauren Child and Polly Borland (Photographer)

Caps for Sale - charming story with surprise twists

jessica — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:56:02 -0600

Tonight we read "Caps for Sale" before bed - it has been a while since we last enjoyed it. This is such a great story! Sort of random... this caps peddler has his lids stolen by some monkeys in a tree... but it's funny and the kidlets adore it. I think I like the illustrations the best. Remind me of Chagall - whimsical and colorful.

Find it at Powell's:
http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780064431439-9

Proud Oregon Parents Name Baby After Powell’s Books

jessica — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:33:25 -0600

Powell’s books is such a favorite destination for one local family that they named their baby after it! That’s right, Powell Finley DeKam was born to an Albany family in early October.
Michael Powell was so thrilled by the news that he personally arranged for a special baby gift. No word yet on baby’s favorite author.

Eye-POPPING Pop-Up Books

jessica — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:21:45 -0600

There’s no better gift than books this season. They’re affordable, fun, and educational. Plus, reading together around the fire is so much fun! The great folks at Powell’s give us their top picks.

ABC3D
Marion Bataille
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Judy Berck: Raining Leaves

jessica — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:16:33 -0600

Essay by Judy Berck

Last year, the sidewalk in front of our house cost us a whole lot of money, thanks to a letter from the city telling us to fix the cracks, or else. The contractors cost a lot and did a crappy job, leaving a patchwork of squares, some with corners cut off and jagged edges. I sometimes fret about it and curse the sidewalk when we walk outside. read more »

Book Picks for Kids from Powell's

Pete — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:29:08 -0500

Each month, our friends at Powell's select the best books for every occasion. Choose a topic, browse our picks, and search for the titles directly at Powells.com!

Marlynn Schotland: Slap Me Silly... mama-what?

Pete — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:08:46 -0500

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 »

Stacy Bolt: Instant Mama

Pete — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:06:15 -0500

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 »

Halloween Books for Fun

julie — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:13:25 -0500

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 »

Books About Art

julie — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:45:53 -0500

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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