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COOL STUFF

My Bed Bugs: Volume 1

Parents always say “don’t let the bed bugs bite.” We never really knew what that meant as kids, but now the secret has been revealed. It turns out that bed bugs don’t bite at all, but search for missing socks in messy rooms in a Lost Sock Adventure, go on a hunt for buried treasure in the Pirates of the Bugabean or find fun games to play indoors on rainy days. Bed bugs don’t bite, they party!

Tooth Tunes: Music in Your Mouth Toothbrush

Tooth Tunes, a line of musical toothbrushes that turn on when you brush, play a variety of songs that will have your kids gettin’ down as they’re cleanin’ up. Utilizing a relatively simply design, simply switch the brush on, and when pressure is applied to the bristles, the song emits throughout, playing at a volume loud enough to be distinguished and enjoyed while kids perform one of their least-favorite hygienic responsibilities. Getting them to brush their teeth will never be the same again.

Twilight Turtle

This turtle is faster than the speed of light in sparking your child’s imagination in a fun way that’s a great alternative to the night light. It exceeds all expectations in turning the ceiling into a brilliant version of the night sky. This Twilight Turtle is as big as a breadbox with a map of the constellations carved into its shell. Turn it on and a map of the stars shines on the ceiling in amber, blue or green stars. The turtle creates a wonderful and relaxing environment perfect for your baby, toddler or small child. You may even want one for yourself!

COOL BOOKS

A Running Start By Rae Pica

In this book, Pica relates and explains how children depend on everyday playtime for not only their own mental relaxation, but ultimately for their own success in life. Simple games like tag during recess or other times reserved for play build a child’s character. Games introduce imagination, problem solving and team work, three things that children will be able to use to their advantage later on in their lives.

the bunnies are not in their beds By Marisabina Russo

the bunnies are not in their beds tells the story, with the aid of imaginative illustrations, of a family of bunnies getting ready to settle down for the night. While Mom and Dad relax for the rest of their night before retiring to bed, they repeatedly hear moving about up in the little bunnies’ room. More than once Mom and Dad have to tell the bunnies to go to sleep, but the bunnies just want to play. Eventually Mom and Dad go to bed, and the bunnies have free reign to play—but uh-oh!—they realize they’re exhausted and go right to sleep!

COOL MUSIC

Cool Kind Kid

To kids, learning manners sounds like pulling teeth, but this new CD from Tanner’s Manners makes it fun and entertaining. Each song delves into different aspects of manners, like using “please” and “thank you” as well as what to say when answering the phone. Your child will be so amused, they won’t even be aware that they’re learning. After listening to all 17 tracks, your child will say “thank you!”

Bill Harley: Blah Blah Blah

On this CD, Bill Harley tells four full-length stories, full of songs and tales sure to keep your little ones laughing. The first story is the “The Ballad of Dirty Joe,” involving pirates…and underwear! The second titled the “King of Clams” is about a boy telling Bill a story that has to be heard to be believed. All four tracks equal one hour of riotous material your kids will listen to over and over.