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Out Today: Fancy Nancy Poet Extraordinaire

Calling all poets! Fancy Nancy Clancy is so poetic, even her name rhymes. And with limericks, couplets, free verse, and more, poetry is plenty fancy! So when her teacher Ms. Glass gives Nancy and her classmates an assignment to come up with their very own poems, Nancy is determined to write one that is superb. But what happens when she can't think of a good idea? Complete with Nancy's very own poetry anthology, Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire! shows how a true love of words can be tres fancy. Ooh la la! And with a little inspiration, which is fancy for something that helps you get good ideas, Fancy Nancy just might be a Poet Extraordinaire after all.

Other titles just out:

Mama's Little Duckling - Dandelion Duckling is ready to explore all by himself. Soon he’s paddling across the pond to visit his friends—Dragonfly, Little Polliwog, and the Centipedes. Mama is watching closely. When she sees danger, she sounds a warning, and Dandelion scoots right back. But one day not even Mama sees the weasel. Can Dandelion remember what Mama taught him—before it’s too late?

Cat the Cat, Who Is That? - Cat the Cat sure likes her friends. You will too! Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book! About the Author: Mo Willems likes writing and drawing funny books such as the Caldecott Honor Books Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. He also had fun creating favorites like Leonardo, the Terrible Monster and the Elephant and Piggie series. Before making books, Mo wrote and animated for Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys and made lots of friends.

I Can Help - "Uh-oh. I'm lost," a little duck says. "I can help," says a monkey, who swings down from a tree and points out Mama duck. Then the monkey loses his balance! Who can help him?! Giraffe can! And so the fun begins in this story, beautifully illustrated in watercolor and line, about how easy it is to help someone in need.

Step 2 Bounce Structure $160 From $399

Step 2 has just marked down their ultra fun bounce house to $160 from $399. Just in time for warm spring days, this bounce structure will offer hours of non-stop fun for all the kids in your neighborhood!

Back As A Pack

What a fun pack for the child (mine included) who obsesses over the recycle symbol. These fun and sturdy backpacks are constructed with nylon made entirely from recycled plastic water bottles and trimmed with naturally biodegradable canvas! How amazing is that?! Each pack made removes four 16oz. plastic bottles from the environment. The large interior space contains a smaller zipped pocket for storage of small items such as keys. The straps and back panal are nicely padded for comfort. Measures 9 x 12 x 5.5"

Gift It: Count It, Save It, Spend It

Set up a little shop in your bedroom and make your child the enthusiastic salesperson who ready to ring up your purchase. Your closet is the perfect little boutique. Just attach price tag to your shirts and dresses then stash some of this pretend-money in your purse and shop! Little girls will go wild and she'll learn to count money and give change.

You can also teach your children about saving money by giving her a few dollars of pretend-money each time she completes her chores. When she saves up enough, she can trade it in for some real money and buy something special for herself.

Gift It: Breakfast

Wake up to a morning of fun & playtime with this European-made wooden breakfast set designed by Plan Toys. Your child's imaginatino will go wild as she serves you breakfast in bed on Christmas morning! Plan Toys are made from natural, chemical free rubber wood and finished with non-toxic and child friendly colors so you know your child is getting the best. We give it five stars!

Gift It: Eat This Not That, For Kids

It's no secret that children are getting fatter: 17% of this country's youth are overweight or obese, and the number of diabetic children has nearly quadrupled in the past thirty years. Now, to help combat the problem, David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health, and co-author Matt Goulding have created Eat This, Not That! for Kids. This must-have guide for concerned parents offers detailed analysis and nutritional tips on thousands of the most popular food choices for kids. Covering the best and worst options available at the most popular restaurants in the country as well as the healthiest—and most harmful—foods in the supermarket aisles, if kids are eating it, this book is probably analyzing it.

Even if your child isn't obese and doesn't have an eating problem, this book will teach them how to make health-conscious food choices which is a skill they will continually use into adult-hood. We love the book because it's filled with food comparisons that focus on foods that children typically eat.

Gift It: Stacking Can't Get Any Better

One of the skills toddlers need to learn is to be able to sort size and place pieces back in order based on size. Here's a colorfully-fun stacking toy that will stimulate your child's brain and delight her for hours on end. Makes for a beautful room decoration too! Designed by Plan Toys which uses natural wood and chemical-free paints.

Gift It: Chicky Boom

Another Zimbos-like game this balancing game will want to play it over and over again. The chickens are hanging out on their colorful perch, but if one decides to move, everything starts to wobble! Get the chickens, wagon wheels and hay bales off the rocking roost before it's too late. Full of laughs and smiles! Buy it here.

Hello Kitty Turns 35 TODAY!

The iconic Japanese kitty turns 35 today. Yes, Hello Kitty has dazzled us when we were growing up but she was so hard to find. Now a days she's popping up everywhere including Target, Toys R Us, Jo-anns, Walmart and of course your local Japanese grocery store! Celebrate her birthday with this chic 35th anniversary tote!

Better yet, bake up Hello Kitty's favorite food: apple pie!

You’re A Natural Dollhouse

The Land Of Nod's earth-friendly dollhouse is a natural fit for the eco-conscious family. House includes furniture sets, a play wind turbine, solar cell panel, a barrel for collecting “rain” and recycle bins. Shade canopy can be pulled down to prevent or allow wind and sunlight (or little brothers) from coming through.