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Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Educational Printables"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":"Educational Printable Activities for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergarten Kids"},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/-\/gift+guide?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/search\/label\/gift%20guide"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Viviana Florea"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07266758405925311201"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPaSCTrdhZXPXCEbPt5krJ078OKioEPKL-ODLdM1OZ2z_FHxWzWvBakvqUuhD1G1tzE1Fnqoswar2FgdA1KSE52punjkUp5ql_7WcQX_BmiM-kFt7ZNPmwltPUDpGpjmkwy_hwt6dMa6V_tIglo-VL8YdkTeujiWQyUajm8YKpLms\/s220\/Totschooling%20logo2.jpg"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"5"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690484890651997990.post-3422967664023614799"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-10T23:00:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-14T18:17:34.545-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"book activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"book list"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gift guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"20 Preschool Books Paired with Educational Toys"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELooking for an educational gift for a young child? I've hand-picked this collection\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eof popular preschool books and high-quality toys to match. All of these products we either own, have tried them, or are highly reviewed. They are sure to be a hit with toddlers and preschoolers!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPin Me!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KguJ4sJZmns\/V_xAtU3YqXI\/AAAAAAAAEK4\/QtHEP0sQdic0qagTIV8o5QPYuWL0z6z8wCLcB\/s1600\/Preschool-Books-Paired-with-Toys.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Gift guide for toddlers and preschoolers with popular books and toys to match. Perfect educational presents for holidays or birthdays.\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KguJ4sJZmns\/V_xAtU3YqXI\/AAAAAAAAEK4\/QtHEP0sQdic0qagTIV8o5QPYuWL0z6z8wCLcB\/s1600\/Preschool-Books-Paired-with-Toys.jpg\" title=\"Gift guide for toddlers and preschoolers with popular books and toys to match. Perfect educational presents for holidays or birthdays.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large; text-align: start;\"\u003EFor your convenience, you can click on the images or links below to go directly to the (affiliate) products.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBooks \u0026amp; Toys that go GREAT\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;together:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dP3W3F\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iJ8NLp7X36M\/V_vGm9U1OII\/AAAAAAAAEKk\/CjcE25KUMXoBm3fv4oOScFd6h208CsPCQCLcB\/s200\/very%2Bhungry%2Bcaterpillar_toy.jpg\" width=\"159\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dP37rw\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5tySU5feAdw\/V_vAcQvVAnI\/AAAAAAAAEHU\/jHEEfA9fNF4NKGZDYGiz0MhKM3LMp-qqQCLcB\/s200\/vHungryCaterpillar.JPG\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dr3VkS\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VBum_63Ow4o\/V_vAeQPC_SI\/AAAAAAAAEHY\/nzHUE89m0NYtHdqhp9mciS--wZLoDUdiACLcB\/s200\/v%2Bcaterpillar_baby.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dP37rw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003C\/a\u003E is a favorite among kids of different ages. If you're giving a gift to an infant or young toddler, this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dr3VkS\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eapple shaped fill and spill toy\u003C\/a\u003E is perfect. For older toddlers and preschoolers, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dP3W3F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese lacing cards\u003C\/a\u003E are a fun fine motor toy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGo3RM\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VaZDEAim79Y\/V_vAuNUX_-I\/AAAAAAAAEHg\/y-T-m-t2DKwAvo1UczgggQosmXvUfA2sQCLcB\/s200\/pat%2Bbunny.jpg\" width=\"178\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0GBQa\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iZziTCLrcKo\/V_vAvm5bX2I\/AAAAAAAAEHk\/61MTHszSGhwboUbKI1D0hcF01CAW984qQCLcB\/s200\/pat%2Bbunny_toy.jpg\" width=\"116\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPerfect for an infant or young toddler, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGo3RM\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPat the Bunny\u003C\/a\u003E is a touch-and-feel classic paired with a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0GBQa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edevelopmental sensory bunny\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ek7GwH\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EgrFK3p6X1Q\/V_vA7-UON-I\/AAAAAAAAEHo\/yOQ1kcKl83c5CzRNq7B3HCGHWLcf95ADgCLcB\/s200\/five%2Blittle%2Bmonkeys.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGoLhV\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOFxxU2-uwI\/V_vA-CRcwFI\/AAAAAAAAEHs\/5TdPqzIt_RgcRze0fw9sWzZzj3NOQ4eiwCLcB\/s320\/five%2Blittle%2Bmonkeys_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETo go along with the classic nursery rhyme and song, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ek7GwH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFive Little Monkeys\u003C\/a\u003E can be read while using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGoLhV\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese adorable finger puppets\u003C\/a\u003E to act out the story. Great for counting and one to one correspondence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dr4JWT\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zBoCA6iuRZs\/V_vBPt1LrfI\/AAAAAAAAEH0\/sB6BpmKpu5MENzpwxD_qHu6IF1cBUE5UQCLcB\/s200\/dear%2Bzoo.jpg\" width=\"194\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e42Gcr\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YxQTSTJbfDA\/V_vBSdWehsI\/AAAAAAAAEH4\/ucBLuV0uvVwzLSfSfcWAdSPRxE9WYicMQCLcB\/s320\/dear%2Bzoo_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dr4JWT\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDear Zoo\u003C\/a\u003E is a lift-the-flap favorite. Combine it with this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e42Gcr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden Animal Rescue truck\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(which is also a shape sorter) and it's sure to be a hit!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0xHwM\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NprKvXDYJlc\/V_vBl5-L6bI\/AAAAAAAAEIA\/oGuaR5KNYrAwUba2reNHax2UrE_cBHvKgCLcB\/s200\/goodnight-moon.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGpD6o\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VrBE8WO6Ho0\/V_vBiaVNEvI\/AAAAAAAAEH8\/MvIieTd-h2YBWLy_oYKzMHiHMC00H5yZQCLcB\/s200\/goodnight%2Bmoon_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0xHwM\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodnight Moon\u003C\/a\u003E is a must-have classic book. Pair it with a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGpD6o\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglow-in-the-dark Goodnight Moon JUMBO puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E, with extra large pieces perfect for little hands.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0z2DH\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YNvHqKnkKjs\/V_vB0mIuhxI\/AAAAAAAAEIE\/2-tstUgRgYs2bAyQ74TRu4vqIjYxMkCdwCLcB\/s200\/mouse%2Bpaint.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dKzsQU\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0_qTall7zbY\/V_vB2O_kDnI\/AAAAAAAAEII\/vsXOpcI5PF0p2js9MvGi6TBOZIthQhMcwCLcB\/s200\/mouse%2Bpaint_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EGreat for little ones who love to paint, give them \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0z2DH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMouse Paint\u003C\/a\u003E along with a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dKzsQU\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFingerpaint Kit\u003C\/a\u003E for some color mixing fun.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ekekDi\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AtU1-GcAcG4\/V_vCRRL06GI\/AAAAAAAAEIM\/-po4QtQK1TUkV5Ssjjz0vQ3UulYXGji4QCLcB\/s200\/big%2Bred%2Bbarn.jpg\" width=\"168\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dKzVCH\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dc25AdTBDeI\/V_vCVukRmQI\/AAAAAAAAEIQ\/Zlq74URjjzwkmv7UNZgqc_D3ilk369q-ACLcB\/s320\/big%2Bred%2Bbarn_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFarm animals are always a hit with kids. Pair the book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ekekDi\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBig Red Barn\u003C\/a\u003E with this super fun \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dKzVCH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efarm playset\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dr88oL\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KLxkA80EP8A\/V_vCe_I4avI\/AAAAAAAAEIY\/zHjqHXZY-No9msecm9bVPGUEz5zPcyrfgCLcB\/s200\/goodnight%2Bconstruction%2Bsite.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d38wxx\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ULBox2YcL6c\/V_vCgeapaaI\/AAAAAAAAEIc\/4ytNQBC9_XQxkxF4iPvmo_PECtjOp8aXwCLcB\/s320\/goodnight%2Bconstruction%2Bsite_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKids will have a blast reading\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dr88oL\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site\u003C\/a\u003E and then creating their own \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d38wxx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econstruction site in this mini sandbox\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e8Oxyn\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F2qSgypd0Bk\/V_vCpjx-ctI\/AAAAAAAAEIg\/zGaCED4UfyEAIcJzuvSzKEl31YkAc5NwgCLcB\/s200\/brown%2Bbear.jpg\" width=\"151\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0QrSj\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iqC0CfYNBe8\/V_vCqjgzJ4I\/AAAAAAAAEIk\/V8dCeCMoYrYVM1Onzam5jIvVU3kZsL1HQCLcB\/s200\/brown%2Bbear_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELearn about colors and animals with the Eric Carle classic \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e8Oxyn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003C\/a\u003E and then recreate the story with this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0QrSj\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecolor matching puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4ads0\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hKWrv-ePHWc\/V_vC0VMKv4I\/AAAAAAAAEIo\/vWeaEqF1K-48RJiS-hs7d2yWVPt00NrLQCLcB\/s200\/dinosaur%2Broar.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ekmATQ\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-udZtXNHsPR4\/V_vC1joP7jI\/AAAAAAAAEIs\/yBZWnOAPpE4OGX2C7vp2noz5OjCkv07EgCLcB\/s200\/dinosaur%2Broar_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPerfect for dinosaur lovers, the book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4ads0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDinosaur Roar!\u003C\/a\u003E can be paired with these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ekmATQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edinosaur 2-piece puzzles\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d3cV3D\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y2R68E0e7T0\/V_vC7rQ3WFI\/AAAAAAAAEIw\/LJMy6zLK_Gc6Sj7uzdZEgwnJgcCnYCbyQCLcB\/s200\/eating%2Bthe%2Balphabet.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e8QtHl\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_FU13F6fTJs\/V_vC9gtX5BI\/AAAAAAAAEI0\/akToOIq8tqMVDEzk5okr5zaOzGaI_TeIACLcB\/s200\/eating%2Bthe%2Balphabet_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELearn about fruits and vegetables while going through the alphabet with the popular book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d3cV3D\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEating the Alphabet\u003C\/a\u003E and a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e8QtHl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eset of pretend play produce\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0T0DH\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-viYTbQEXbLY\/V_vDF9ZCJmI\/AAAAAAAAEI4\/xxgFqhe3S805ZL4XN-yPZb-As_RNYVdFQCLcB\/s200\/one_fish_two_fish.jpg\" width=\"143\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ekpvLZ\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MBkwqhegGHA\/V_vDHTPSsvI\/AAAAAAAAEI8\/amF3Hx2FtVkWwUqg33cXQyQ4cj2H2U7NwCLcB\/s320\/one%2Bfish_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Dr. Seuss classic \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0T0DH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish\u003C\/a\u003E goes great with this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ekpvLZ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden color matching fish puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E. This is my kids' all-time favorite puzzle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d3gbvI\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Qb_BMe3iwY\/V_vDP-tNk2I\/AAAAAAAAEJA\/q2frrEGGaoATwFuE-hw_lmAVlnnJ_GGBgCLcB\/s200\/freight%2Btrain.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dEoBsv\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-In22-cne7tU\/V_vDR3wG3kI\/AAAAAAAAEJE\/AQk0SGVYVcIKKrqWpfaIzqOFzcAk7bHaQCLcB\/s320\/freight%2Btrain_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPerfect for train lovers, pair the book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d3gbvI\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFreight Train\u003C\/a\u003E with a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dEoBsv\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden farm train\u003C\/a\u003E that carries milk, produce and animals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0Vwd2\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-niUJUUn5O4I\/V_vDbHh0O2I\/AAAAAAAAEJI\/wDIbiwyjDx8riwTJTf1geKQRmTFszekDQCLcB\/s200\/harold.jpg\" width=\"153\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2eks1SL\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--4KhkqcKGlw\/V_vDcvvIa_I\/AAAAAAAAEJM\/oF0v8UCUMl0zutpgcIrpMzOKOzykwGf5wCLcB\/s320\/harold_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKids can get inspired by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0Vwd2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003C\/a\u003E to draw their own imaginative stories on a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2eks1SL\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epurple doodle board\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dEphhD\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qjnLivGTPJs\/V_vDl-RUQII\/AAAAAAAAEJQ\/dugQtTuyYhsAUln_PXBTLPTdVLeTzoJ7wCLcB\/s200\/mouse%2Bcookie.jpg\" width=\"169\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0XGJP\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1JqxE9A7thk\/V_vDnq8_izI\/AAAAAAAAEJU\/GwUBFleiVCU_uk9enWKAMMOPViaVkcSiQCLcB\/s200\/mouse%2Bcookie_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dEphhD\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie\u003C\/a\u003E is my daughter's favorite book, most likely because it involves cookies. Pair it with this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0XGJP\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeducational toy cookie jar\u003C\/a\u003E to practice counting, number recognition and pretend play.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGwyjt\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dt8IN41_Uhw\/V_vD3NsNGAI\/AAAAAAAAEJk\/dLgaW0cRipYUNQFBRI2GZddNW1DrTaOogCLcB\/s200\/iggy%2Bpeck.jpg\" width=\"164\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dWXvuB\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F5H1q6OIckE\/V_vD5DpuPfI\/AAAAAAAAEJo\/VrbrZLmsHsoeRkg3dabR-EUZCIorfIT4ACLcB\/s200\/iggy%2Bpeck_toy.jpg\" width=\"155\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dGwyjt\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIggy Peck, Architect\u003C\/a\u003E will inspire every child to become an architect. Encourage them to dream big with these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dWXvuB\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaward-winning magnetic building tiles\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0TK6p\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BVjc3IU97ac\/V_vEKpXfS-I\/AAAAAAAAEJ0\/RLhtJowd7f8b3hOqjIkHxJg1du6WG5xNACLcB\/s200\/fairy%2Btales.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dWYWsL\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CxZyIbnQPnA\/V_vELzf66uI\/AAAAAAAAEJ4\/Ke8dSUQ76ioOSVLRSTrICdnLL4U54AxzACLcB\/s320\/fairy%2Btales_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a set we own and my kids never get tired of. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e0TK6p\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENursery and Fairy Tales Collection\u003C\/a\u003E has 20 classic stories with cute illustrations. Pair the book with a set of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dWYWsL\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E4 felt storyboards\u003C\/a\u003E including Goldilocks, Three Little Pigs, Gingerbread Man, and Little Red Riding Hood.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dXD4NX\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TCy_bean-ts\/V_vESsoTCrI\/AAAAAAAAEJ8\/qiy-QQQGVfwVrVdsHq220n6wrnSpI4z5QCLcB\/s200\/alphabet%2Bunder%2Bconstruction.jpg\" width=\"170\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFb6ZY\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lTtCfQYeApI\/V_vETbjdFKI\/AAAAAAAAEKA\/4ZP0LN8phyE-ZhdLFkYQjtdbicmaaLKegCLcB\/s200\/alphabet%2Bunder%2Bconstruction_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dXD4NX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlphabet Under Construction\u003C\/a\u003E is a great book for kids learning letter formation and letter sounds. Pair it with this hands-on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFb6ZY\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eletter construction activity set\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dXF9cG\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZGzR9nAzkBo\/V_vEg_3YR-I\/AAAAAAAAEKE\/daUm_tShGfYEBAmrwf4_mUqiqjEwbzFNQCLcB\/s200\/elmer.jpg\" width=\"172\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFc5Jx\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0sUePVzJMik\/V_vEh884TbI\/AAAAAAAAEKI\/o41d-AYhIcYSnO99ylYNOtaGzdcf-ESEgCLcB\/s200\/elmer_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dXF9cG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EElmer\u003C\/a\u003E is a lovable elephant who teaches us that it's ok to be different. Pair the colorful book with an equally colorful \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFc5Jx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden elephant puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E that also lets kids practice their ABC and 123 sequencing.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e1QMyD\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u7XX5CkFNGg\/V_vEo8QBNPI\/AAAAAAAAEKM\/X9jRzzRbmD4G9wOJiJ0NZsMHe2WgPFGcgCLcB\/s200\/rainbow%2Bfish.jpg\" width=\"192\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFcUSA\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-skJSKhDYwJc\/V_vEp9fejII\/AAAAAAAAEKQ\/r4m-3vV42Swl_SWt4K-McenwNtPbJKpdACLcB\/s200\/rainbow%2Bfish_toy.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e1QMyD\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Rainbow Fish\u003C\/a\u003E book is perfectly matched with this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dFcUSA\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESticky Mosaic activity kit\u003C\/a\u003E. Kids can create 5 different colorful fish by sticking the mosaic tiles according to the corresponding numbers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dLGW6f\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wVB2pN-HVAk\/V_vEuVDKzlI\/AAAAAAAAEKU\/9bYlgG0-Q_MpFnTQOaf2nVNQNUaGDgFyQCLcB\/s200\/cat%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bhat.jpg\" width=\"145\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e1UwjG\" imageanchor=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-63Z5ERAnKqk\/V_vEveGJ63I\/AAAAAAAAEKY\/0FKE2Ej84koSlNczsxPDbpgwpEHV58QuwCLcB\/s320\/cat%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bhat_toy.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e1UwjG\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI Can Do That!\u003C\/a\u003E is an award-winning interactive movement game inspired by the Seuss favorite, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dLGW6f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Cat in the Hat\u003C\/a\u003E. A creative game that will get the whole family moving.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/feeds\/3422967664023614799\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2016\/10\/preschool-books-paired-with-toys.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/3422967664023614799"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/3422967664023614799"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2016\/10\/preschool-books-paired-with-toys.html","title":"20 Preschool Books Paired with Educational Toys"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Totschooling"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14242904651473375793"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjoaMjdMBek\/UzCLbRVE0HI\/AAAAAAAAAPE\/uOpKz9H7clo\/s220\/tptlogo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KguJ4sJZmns\/V_xAtU3YqXI\/AAAAAAAAEK4\/QtHEP0sQdic0qagTIV8o5QPYuWL0z6z8wCLcB\/s72-c\/Preschool-Books-Paired-with-Toys.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690484890651997990.post-2353165021814911194"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-07T12:04:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-07T12:08:31.681-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gift guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Summer Learning Products for Toddlers \u0026 Preschoolers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESummer is the perfect time for kids to get outdoors, play, travel and have fun... while learning at the same time! Here are affiliate links to some of my favorite educational products that you can easily add to your preschooler's summer routine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xyXFUcrFZNg\/V1brRRv7X4I\/AAAAAAAADqg\/hDgQpSKfzWsd7KHhFAkaaglV1mxkL7kggCLcB\/s1600\/Summer-Learning-Products-Toddlers-Preschoolers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"This list of 10 summer educational products will keep your toddler or preschooler learning and having fun, whether they are indoor, outdoor or in the car!\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xyXFUcrFZNg\/V1brRRv7X4I\/AAAAAAAADqg\/hDgQpSKfzWsd7KHhFAkaaglV1mxkL7kggCLcB\/s1600\/Summer-Learning-Products-Toddlers-Preschoolers.jpg\" title=\"This list of 10 summer educational products will keep your toddler or preschooler learning and having fun, whether they are indoor, outdoor or in the car!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOUTDOOR\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XQjXljc0CAU\/V1braZtTViI\/AAAAAAAADqo\/MGP-O9hGo0gzA0itBEtYHMfNa7EM7YdhgCLcB\/s1600\/Summer%2BOutdoor%2BLearning%2BProducts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XQjXljc0CAU\/V1braZtTViI\/AAAAAAAADqo\/MGP-O9hGo0gzA0itBEtYHMfNa7EM7YdhgCLcB\/s1600\/Summer%2BOutdoor%2BLearning%2BProducts.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1. \u003Cb\u003EWater tables\u003C\/b\u003E are amazing because in the summer the kids have a blast playing in the water, and the rest of the year you can bring it inside and use it for a million other things. Turn it into a sensory table by filling it with different sensory materials, or use it for \"small world\" or pretend play. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/25JDRXB\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis is the one we have\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E2. A trip to the beach is not complete without \u003Cb\u003Esand molds\u003C\/b\u003E! Learn about geography and architecture with these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/28hz6XC\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWorld Landmarks Sand Molds\u003C\/a\u003E (how cool are these?), or practice letters with these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1X8AYxV\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlphabet Sand Molds\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E3. Watch caterpillars grow into butterflies and then release them. This \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/25JGoBe\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EButterfly Garden kit\u003C\/a\u003E has everything you need to add some science to your summer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/28hBGwN\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESidewalk chalk\u003C\/a\u003E is a summer must-have! We use it in our driveway. There are so many learning activities and games that you can play, or simply let the kids get creative on their own.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIndoor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEUVF-HDkuY\/V1buu--lPSI\/AAAAAAAADrE\/1Z_THf3fOS4CIF1MhdlKAZB2g0JyT2fDgCLcB\/s1600\/indoor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEUVF-HDkuY\/V1buu--lPSI\/AAAAAAAADrE\/1Z_THf3fOS4CIF1MhdlKAZB2g0JyT2fDgCLcB\/s1600\/indoor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E5 \u0026amp; 6. Who says ice cream is just for eating? Learn colors, numbers and counting with these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/25JJpBu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENumber Pops\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and m\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eatch alphabet letter cases with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RWcnUY\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlpha Pops\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E7. Want your child to learn letters and letter sounds this summer? \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rbs4BL\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeapfrog Letter Factory\u003C\/a\u003E is the way to go. Both of my daughters learned their alphabet and sounds after watching this 30-minute DVD about 5 times. It really is that easy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E8. I'm sure you have heard all the rave reviews about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=2bTC\/E2m2Vc\u0026amp;offerid=354831.10000025\u0026amp;type=3\u0026amp;subid=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABCmouse.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=2bTC\/E2m2Vc\u0026amp;bids=354831.10000025\u0026amp;type=3\u0026amp;subid=0\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E.\u0026nbsp;It really is an amazing site, much better than other educational apps or games that I've seen.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=2bTC\/E2m2Vc\u0026amp;offerid=354831.10000025\u0026amp;type=3\u0026amp;subid=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGo ahead and try it FREE for 30 days!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=2bTC\/E2m2Vc\u0026amp;bids=354831.10000025\u0026amp;type=3\u0026amp;subid=0\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETraveling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn our last vacation, these activities kept my kids happily busy on the plane and on car rides:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--w9s4CzdBHM\/V1bsMP3fw7I\/AAAAAAAADq0\/Q9ZifHBcDGMyioV81_duVOeGT7GWT1lQwCLcB\/s1600\/traveling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--w9s4CzdBHM\/V1bsMP3fw7I\/AAAAAAAADq0\/Q9ZifHBcDGMyioV81_duVOeGT7GWT1lQwCLcB\/s1600\/traveling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E9. These \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/25JRZjI\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelissa \u0026amp; Doug Water Wow!\u003C\/a\u003E pads are so clever. Fill the pen with water and the color magically appears as you \"paint\". There are many different themes such as Alphabet, Numbers, Farm Animals, Pets, Princesses and more.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E10. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/28hLxm8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrb Factory Sticky Mosaics\u003C\/a\u003E is a sticker craft that's easy to take on the go. Stick the mosaic tiles to create animals, vehicles or characters by matching shapes or numbers. 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I recently had the opportunity to review the KidCasa KC601 cardboard playhouse (it's actually 2 playhouses), by the same genius makers of Picasso Tiles! (get my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2015\/09\/free-magnetic-tile-printables.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFree Magnetic Tile Printables\u003C\/a\u003E that go with Picasso Tiles).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFull disclosure: I received this awesome product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links included for your convenience.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8l8NnoJkjV8\/VkEhbY_oKYI\/AAAAAAAAC94\/HioavYi-sko\/s1600\/KidCasa%2BCardboard%2BPlayhouse%2BReview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"KidCasa KC601 Cardboard Playhouse Review\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8l8NnoJkjV8\/VkEhbY_oKYI\/AAAAAAAAC94\/HioavYi-sko\/s640\/KidCasa%2BCardboard%2BPlayhouse%2BReview.jpg\" title=\"KidCasa KC601 Cardboard Playhouse Review\" width=\"353\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFirst, let's go over what's included in the box:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E-2 cardboard playhouses (1 HUGE Candy House \u0026amp; 1 Christmas House)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E-cardboard accessories: fence, tree, horse, rabbit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E-8 chunky color markers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Q36yeVRS6c\/VkD8Sm1STuI\/AAAAAAAAC8s\/nAKO_I3IB1I\/s1600\/kidcasa.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Q36yeVRS6c\/VkD8Sm1STuI\/AAAAAAAAC8s\/nAKO_I3IB1I\/s1600\/kidcasa.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen I say the Candy House is huge, I mean it's HUGE. My 4 and 2 year old kids fit inside with easily enough room for 2 more kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Christmas house is a bit smaller, good for about 2 kids.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt took two adults to build the houses, but it was fairly quick and intuitive. After about 15 minutes both houses were built. Once\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;you attach the roofs, the houses became surprisingly very sturdy. Even rough children (like mine) can play easily without destroying anything.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bfXBfyd_sok\/VkD9PDc7_JI\/AAAAAAAAC80\/_hvVgevfnBM\/s1600\/5a.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bfXBfyd_sok\/VkD9PDc7_JI\/AAAAAAAAC80\/_hvVgevfnBM\/s400\/5a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUsing the markers that came with the set, the girls quickly got to work!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zv3np7bsWcA\/VkD9YIkBcuI\/AAAAAAAAC88\/gJ59YpXn1LI\/s1600\/4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zv3np7bsWcA\/VkD9YIkBcuI\/AAAAAAAAC88\/gJ59YpXn1LI\/s400\/4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe markers were great for the smaller pictures and details, and then I gave them some paint for the larger areas.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7EYxE6rymcM\/VkD9ehkAITI\/AAAAAAAAC9E\/dhBGeKJPjiQ\/s1600\/3a.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7EYxE6rymcM\/VkD9ehkAITI\/AAAAAAAAC9E\/dhBGeKJPjiQ\/s400\/3a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter the girls colored and painted for a solid hour, they took a break and they were excited to come back and just play in the houses for the rest of the day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dkKmCICqJ0Y\/VkD9nPE6bqI\/AAAAAAAAC9M\/RxrgbtBh2GU\/s1600\/6a.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dkKmCICqJ0Y\/VkD9nPE6bqI\/AAAAAAAAC9M\/RxrgbtBh2GU\/s400\/6a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Candy House has scenes depicting the story of Hansel \u0026amp; Gretel. The Christmas house has images of Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, a Christmas tree, and some adorable animals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kR_gR7gV19U\/VkD9tBovciI\/AAAAAAAAC9U\/T9PBltwkFEM\/s1600\/2a.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"323\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kR_gR7gV19U\/VkD9tBovciI\/AAAAAAAAC9U\/T9PBltwkFEM\/s400\/2a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe didn't get a chance to add the fence and farm animals yet, so that will be another project for a different day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI can see this becoming an ongoing art project where the kids keep adding more color and details for weeks to come.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BjS8qkY7i0s\/VkD9yItn8LI\/AAAAAAAAC9c\/RyssRJUs1oc\/s1600\/1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"331\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BjS8qkY7i0s\/VkD9yItn8LI\/AAAAAAAAC9c\/RyssRJUs1oc\/s400\/1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOverall, this KidCasa playhouse set really impressed me. It's hard these days to find screen-free activities that really engage my kids for a long time. I also love that it's an activity and toy at the same time, so there are many levels of interaction.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlus, if your kids like to draw and color on walls or random objects, this will satisfy their craving in a productive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more details about the KidCasa playhouse set, and to purchase, see the following affiliate link:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;OneJS=1\u0026amp;Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;source=ac\u0026amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til\u0026amp;ad_type=product_link\u0026amp;tracking_id=totschoolin09-20\u0026amp;marketplace=amazon\u0026amp;region=US\u0026amp;placement=B0114AB4OU\u0026amp;asins=B0114AB4OU\u0026amp;linkId=OEW4A4FLKLSJR47O\u0026amp;show_border=true\u0026amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"height: 240px; width: 120px;\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more educational gift ideas, see my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEducational Gift Guide for Preschoolers\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V_rVfis-dQ4\/VkEeLIb4VfI\/AAAAAAAAC9s\/jPXK9ror4Ig\/s400\/cover2.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/feeds\/2780953934317052249\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2015\/11\/kidcasa-kc601-cardboard-playhouse-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/2780953934317052249"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/2780953934317052249"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2015\/11\/kidcasa-kc601-cardboard-playhouse-review.html","title":"KidCasa KC601 Cardboard Playhouse Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Totschooling"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14242904651473375793"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjoaMjdMBek\/UzCLbRVE0HI\/AAAAAAAAAPE\/uOpKz9H7clo\/s220\/tptlogo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8l8NnoJkjV8\/VkEhbY_oKYI\/AAAAAAAAC94\/HioavYi-sko\/s72-c\/KidCasa%2BCardboard%2BPlayhouse%2BReview.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690484890651997990.post-1867379528384551775"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-07T01:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-01T15:49:01.073-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"book list"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gift guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"16 Picture Books that Make Great Gifts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI always like to purchase \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeducational gifts\u003C\/a\u003E for my kids, and find that books are the perfect investment for a long-lasting, brain-building and fun-filled gift.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI try to find unique and interesting books, especially if giving a gift to another family, because they are less likely to own it already. Here is a list of my favorite books that make great gifts for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and beyond!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GOuxMvmjBKQ\/VIOZlEpyUbI\/AAAAAAAAB0A\/H4HdTRa3LTI\/s1600\/bookgiftguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"16 Picture Books that make great Gifts\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GOuxMvmjBKQ\/VIOZlEpyUbI\/AAAAAAAAB0A\/H4HdTRa3LTI\/s1600\/bookgiftguide.jpg\" title=\"16 Picture Books that make great Gifts\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis post contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPreschoolers and Up:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYk0kv3v8R4\/VIKUhvVqO4I\/AAAAAAAABy0\/Fg8pTWnr764\/s1600\/this%2Bhouse%2Bneeds%2Ba%2Bmouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYk0kv3v8R4\/VIKUhvVqO4I\/AAAAAAAABy0\/Fg8pTWnr764\/s1600\/this%2Bhouse%2Bneeds%2Ba%2Bmouse.jpg\" width=\"241\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MFuT\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis House Needs a Mouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI received a copy of this book for review and was very impressed with it! My 3 year old daughter was immediately drawn to the fun illustration on the cover and begged me to read it to her as soon as I opened the package.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI enjoyed the rich language, which is something I look for in books to introduce my daughter to new vocabulary. I had to do a bit of explaining in my own words to her, which is okay because this is one of those books that she will enjoy for many years to come.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAimed at 3 to 8 year olds, this book is fun and educational at the same time. Its cute illustrations and unique protagonist kept my daughter engaged, while\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eits rich language makes it a great teaching tool. We both loved the clever plot and surprise ending. This was a great addition to our library!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis House Needs a Mouse\u003C\/i\u003E is available now on the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thishouseneedsamouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebook's website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MFuT\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #191919;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/this-house-needs-a-mouse-c-jeffrey-nunnally\/1119998300?ean=9781601311924\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBarnes and Noble\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #191919;\"\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bigtentbooks.com\/thishouseneedsamouse.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBig Tent Books\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CKGasbCicv0\/VIKUhbVtGJI\/AAAAAAAABy8\/2UEzmMzVfRs\/s1600\/the%2Bday%2Bthe%2Bcrayons%2Bquit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CKGasbCicv0\/VIKUhbVtGJI\/AAAAAAAABy8\/2UEzmMzVfRs\/s1600\/the%2Bday%2Bthe%2Bcrayons%2Bquit.jpg\" width=\"198\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MOP5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Day the Crayons Quit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA very funny and entertaining book that appeals to a wide range of ages. This witty story is about a boy's crayons brought to life, going on strike and each one writing him a letter about their complaints. The boy then figures out a clever way to make all the crayons happy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1A3BecZU0I\/VIKUhPUXpTI\/AAAAAAAABzA\/OpBQEiHEby4\/s1600\/pigeon%2Bneeds%2Bbath.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1A3BecZU0I\/VIKUhPUXpTI\/AAAAAAAABzA\/OpBQEiHEby4\/s1600\/pigeon%2Bneeds%2Bbath.jpg\" width=\"199\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126PwE7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis Pigeon Needs a Bath!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe latest Mo Willems masterpiece, this is another witty book about a pigeon who refuses to take a bath and comes up with a million excuses not to. A story we can all relate to, with a fun twist at the end. Delightful read!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K9dKcEoeSJ0\/VIKUhAlj_uI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/HifvbWfJaBk\/s1600\/press%2Bhere.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K9dKcEoeSJ0\/VIKUhAlj_uI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/HifvbWfJaBk\/s1600\/press%2Bhere.jpg\" width=\"165\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/127ZVQ3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPress Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAn interactive book where you are prompted to follow a series of instructions on each page. Press the yellow dot, shake the book, tilt the book and see what happens on the next page. A very clever and entertaining concept that will have kids begging to read it again and again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOCNv2mGlTI\/VIKUf6KWArI\/AAAAAAAAByM\/Hrf1Lza8pNE\/s1600\/journey.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOCNv2mGlTI\/VIKUf6KWArI\/AAAAAAAAByM\/Hrf1Lza8pNE\/s1600\/journey.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Az3Tgp\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJourney\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInspired by Harold and the Purple Crayon, this is a fabulous wordless picture book with gorgeous watercolor illustrations. The story takes you on a magical adventure that will captivate children of all ages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J4ZNOxtZgmg\/VIKUfr2JfFI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/YslEwNdkQOc\/s1600\/flashlight.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J4ZNOxtZgmg\/VIKUfr2JfFI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/YslEwNdkQOc\/s1600\/flashlight.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ypAA1Z\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlashlight\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother superb wordless picture book with beautiful illustrations, a flashlight reveals the magic and mysteries of nature in the dark. This would be a great gift paired with a flashlight!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dn1ti1Ayw7k\/VIKUfMV91YI\/AAAAAAAAByU\/AJN3qvryf1g\/s1600\/dragon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"177\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dn1ti1Ayw7k\/VIKUfMV91YI\/AAAAAAAAByU\/AJN3qvryf1g\/s1600\/dragon.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ypAJlX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHave you seen my Dragon?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a story of a boy who lost his dragon in NYC and goes all over the city in search for it. Very clever book that combines counting numbers 1-20 with look-and-find where you search for hidden items on each page. The illustrations are amazing and super-detailed, full of recognizable city icons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F2fRWiNNtsE\/VINdj6vJ2II\/AAAAAAAABzk\/ELwa0aUM7iY\/s1600\/sesame.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F2fRWiNNtsE\/VINdj6vJ2II\/AAAAAAAABzk\/ELwa0aUM7iY\/s1600\/sesame.jpg\" width=\"166\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1zw6bMy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABC and 123: A Sesame Street Treasury of Words and Numbers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a perfect gift for Sesame Street fans. Each page features a letter of the alphabet or a number (1-100) and shows a scene full of Sesame street characters along with many words and objects that go with each letter. Great for building vocabulary and learning letters and numbers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-laPb87J4Kiw\/VIKUfJPVNjI\/AAAAAAAABx8\/xOqBuE81C8w\/s1600\/bible.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-laPb87J4Kiw\/VIKUfJPVNjI\/AAAAAAAABx8\/xOqBuE81C8w\/s1600\/bible.jpg\" width=\"197\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rXz9WP\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Big Picture Story Bible\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is an excellent Bible storybook for young children. It seamlessly ties together all the stories of the Bible in a simple, easy to understand way and focuses on the \"big picture\". Short chapters make it perfect for daily Bible story time. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBabies \u0026amp; Toddlers:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFzxRAyxkd4\/VIKUf7IeATI\/AAAAAAAAByg\/4sKr3AntAT4\/s1600\/goodnight%2Bsongs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFzxRAyxkd4\/VIKUf7IeATI\/AAAAAAAAByg\/4sKr3AntAT4\/s1600\/goodnight%2Bsongs.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1zx6xCu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodnight Songs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe all know and love Margaret Wise Brown's classic Goodnight Moon. Well, Goodnight Songs is a collection of her previously unpublished poems, illustrated by 12 award-winning artists, and turned into beautiful, enchanting lullabies. The CD is included with the book. This is a true masterpiece and a must-have in any child's library!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ClLbd1Sc7g\/VIKUggG2omI\/AAAAAAAABzM\/QxqOizlYcv4\/s1600\/little%2Bhumans.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"193\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ClLbd1Sc7g\/VIKUggG2omI\/AAAAAAAABzM\/QxqOizlYcv4\/s1600\/little%2Bhumans.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MSy2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittle Humans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKids love to look at pictures of other kids, and that's exactly what this 40-page photo book consists of. Created by a famous NYC street photographer, this collection embraces children's diversity and uniqueness. Adorable and captivating photographs that every child will love!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mUXHrkvXOqs\/VIKUfP_SBFI\/AAAAAAAABzU\/zeMl1ckz1Sw\/s1600\/100%2Bfirst%2Bwords.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mUXHrkvXOqs\/VIKUfP_SBFI\/AAAAAAAABzU\/zeMl1ckz1Sw\/s1600\/100%2Bfirst%2Bwords.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AweOr9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E100 First Words (Lift the Flap Book)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is currently my toddler's favorite book. She learned a lot of new vocabulary from it, and now she just loves to open each flap and say what each picture is. The flaps are sturdy and also great for fine motor skills.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK4zFIwtzbw\/VIKUgkSfe_I\/AAAAAAAABzQ\/I7DWFdzFmCg\/s1600\/nursery%2Brhymes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK4zFIwtzbw\/VIKUgkSfe_I\/AAAAAAAABzQ\/I7DWFdzFmCg\/s1600\/nursery%2Brhymes.jpg\" width=\"175\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/12JzDUX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhy read nursery rhymes any other way? This incredible pop-up book will allow kids to engage with classic nursery rhymes in a whole new way. Includes 6 classic rhymes with pop-ups.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rC5_frMy_88\/VIKUfr6FaLI\/AAAAAAAAByQ\/D8PzpFAsUlA\/s1600\/first%2Banimals.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"196\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rC5_frMy_88\/VIKUfr6FaLI\/AAAAAAAAByQ\/D8PzpFAsUlA\/s1600\/first%2Banimals.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/12JCSM7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMy Big Animal Book\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a great book for learning animal names, building vocabulary, and encouraging language development. Bright, colorful photographs will keep your toddler happy and engaged.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lrIo8kA0P70\/VIKUiGWgk_I\/AAAAAAAABzE\/Ony1fXXWyJI\/s1600\/wheels%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bbus.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lrIo8kA0P70\/VIKUiGWgk_I\/AAAAAAAABzE\/Ony1fXXWyJI\/s1600\/wheels%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bbus.jpg\" width=\"174\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1z4nd5V\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Wheels on the Bus\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA delightful twist on the classic song, this book features a bus-load of jungle animals who all make their own sounds as the wheels go round and round. This one is sure to be a hit!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CX0dg178Y48\/VINguFdUNEI\/AAAAAAAABzw\/Y9_1FBF6yww\/s1600\/alphablock.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CX0dg178Y48\/VINguFdUNEI\/AAAAAAAABzw\/Y9_1FBF6yww\/s1600\/alphablock.jpg\" width=\"146\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1wHBdTQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlphablock\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis book takes on a different approach to learning the alphabet. The book has thick pages that are cut to form each letter of the alphabet, and kids can interact physically with the letters, and even play peek-a-boo games, revealing an item that begins with that letter sound. One of the most fun alphabet books I've seen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELooking for more gifts? Check out our \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEducational Gift Guide for Preschoolers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/feeds\/1867379528384551775\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/12\/16-picture-books-that-make-great-gifts.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/1867379528384551775"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/1867379528384551775"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/12\/16-picture-books-that-make-great-gifts.html","title":"16 Picture Books that Make Great Gifts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Totschooling"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14242904651473375793"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjoaMjdMBek\/UzCLbRVE0HI\/AAAAAAAAAPE\/uOpKz9H7clo\/s220\/tptlogo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GOuxMvmjBKQ\/VIOZlEpyUbI\/AAAAAAAAB0A\/H4HdTRa3LTI\/s72-c\/bookgiftguide.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690484890651997990.post-1887653674876889097"},"published":{"$t":"2014-11-13T02:54:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-01T15:42:17.576-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"early learning"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gift guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"literacy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"preschool activity"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Educational Gift Guide for Preschoolers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Holiday season is here and I'm sure many of you have already started your Holiday shopping. If you are still looking for ideas, this post is for you! I've put together a list of my favorite educational toys and gifts for preschoolers and young children.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAll of the products featured in this post are products we own or have been recommended by family and friends. Some of them are on our shopping list this year!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mn9L7QqzLDc\/VGStpHWjQ9I\/AAAAAAAABq0\/9XBmVQMbcS0\/s1600\/cover2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Educational Gift Guide for Preschoolers\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mn9L7QqzLDc\/VGStpHWjQ9I\/AAAAAAAABq0\/9XBmVQMbcS0\/s1600\/cover2.jpg\" title=\"Educational Gift Guide for Preschoolers\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis post contains affiliate links for your convenience.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELetter Learning:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BvbFhYrVB-I\/VGRNcLXU3HI\/AAAAAAAABpM\/t3sUTHLIV7k\/s1600\/letter%2Blearning.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Letter Learning Gift Guide\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BvbFhYrVB-I\/VGRNcLXU3HI\/AAAAAAAABpM\/t3sUTHLIV7k\/s1600\/letter%2Blearning.jpg\" title=\"Letter Learning Gift Guide\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/11jEkEi\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFisher Price Little People A to Z Learning Zoo Playset\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAn adorable play set with 26 animals, one for each letter of the alphabet, plus an interactive zoo habitat. This toy has many fun features and will get a lot of use! Learn letters \u0026amp; letter sounds, animal names \u0026amp; sounds and more! Capital letters only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1uoAvIN\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeapfrog Letter Factory DVD\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis movie is a must-have for children learning letter sounds. Each letter is a character with their own unique personality and sound, which makes them very easy to remember. Capital letters only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1xuMkgx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeapfrog Letter Factory Phonic and Numbers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a fun, interactive bucket of letter and number tiles that go along with the Letter Factory movie, although you don't need the movie to be able to play with it. Each tile teaches the name and sound of the letter or number. \u0026nbsp;Capital letters only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1qENPUh\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelissa \u0026amp; Doug Alphabet Sound Puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI am a big fan of wooden puzzles, and this one is unique in that it says the name of the letter and an object starting with that letter. Also has pictures of each object inside the letters. Capital letters only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1uoB0Th\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelissa \u0026amp; Doug Upper \u0026amp; Lower Case Alphabet Puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis puzzle does not make any sounds but is unique in the fact that it has both uppercase and lowercase letter pairs! It is quite a large puzzle and will keep kids occupied for a while matching 52 letters.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1EDZDi0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlphabet Soup Sorters\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELove this alphabet sorting set!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETeaches both upper and lowercase letters, sounds, words, and builds vocabulary. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIncludes 26 cans with lids where kids can sort 7 cards for each letter. This is a great learning tool and there are many ways to use it - includes activity guide.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1yBeYM8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELetter Construction Activity Set\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThese are just so cool! Kids can actually build large letters by snapping together the different pieces. Both uppercase and lowercase letters. Includes cards for each letter showing how the finished letter looks like and the child figures out how to build it. Great hands-on way to learn letters!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/14g1zQX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlphabet Cookies (lowercase)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA fun and yummy way to practice letters and building words! Comes with 4 progressive games that work on letter recognition, letter sounds, building words and early vocabulary. Will grow with your child. Can also be used for pretend play! Lowercase letters only.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMath:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_nWjjXv-94\/VGRQaY5AMjI\/AAAAAAAABpg\/FYMWDxVULew\/s1600\/math.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Math Learning Gift Guide\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_nWjjXv-94\/VGRQaY5AMjI\/AAAAAAAABpg\/FYMWDxVULew\/s1600\/math.jpg\" title=\"Math Learning Gift Guide\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1BdlbDH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelissa \u0026amp; Doug Numbers 1-20 Sound Puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJust like the alphabet sound puzzle, this one says the number as you place the puzzle piece in. Also has pictures of objects inside the numbers that you can count.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1EE0sY9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMelissa \u0026amp; Doug Big Button Number Fun\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis activity set features large colorful buttons of different shapes that kids place in the correct spots on the wooden boards to complete the pictures. Then count the buttons and place the correct number where it goes. This is great for learning shapes, numbers, counting, and the buttons can be used separately for shape or color sorting!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E11.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/111jRmQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBead and Pattern Card Set\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis set includes colorful beads of different shapes, 2 lacing strings, and cards that shows kids how to make patterns, from simple to advanced. Great for fine motor skills and learning patterns!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E12.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1oOEJJh\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETangoes Junior\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a large Tangram magnetic \"tablet\" that includes storage of the 7 magnetic pieces and 12 double sided puzzle cards. Comes in 2 difficulty levels so it will grow with your child. Great for spatial thinking, problem solving, math and reasoning skills!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E13.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1xPAr46\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESuper Sorting Pie\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis large \"pie\" includes 60 colorful fruit pieces that kids can move around using the included jumbo tweezers. There are so many ways to play and learn with these! Great for fine motor skills, counting, sorting, patterning and early math skills.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E14.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1pTx4Kg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E1-10 Counting Cans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThese are 10 large cans, similar to the alphabet soup sorting cans, that includes colorful fruits and veggies that kids can sort in the different containers while practicing counting, numbers and vocabulary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E15.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/111jKaV\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThree Bear Family Sorting Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis huge set of 96 adorable bear counters come in 3 sizes and 6 colors, and include 22 math activities such as patterning, sorting by size, color, and more. These bears are so versatile and useful for many learning activities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGeography:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Em-KGjEHsJw\/VGRSBNd8kPI\/AAAAAAAABps\/eZGzARPFOGw\/s1600\/geography.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Geography Learning Gift Guide\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Em-KGjEHsJw\/VGRSBNd8kPI\/AAAAAAAABps\/eZGzARPFOGw\/s1600\/geography.jpg\" title=\"Geography Learning Gift Guide\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E16.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1xPBAIK\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBig World Map\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt's never too early to get started on learning geography and the world around us! This large felt map is beautiful and includes 60 removable felt pieces such as world animals and labeling pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E17.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/112AD5f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeapfrog Interactive World Map\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor those of you that own the Leapfrog Leapreader, this is a large interactive map that speaks over 300 things, such as countries, continents, landmarks, fun facts and even different languages.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E18.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1yBjnPk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMontessori USA Wooden Puzzle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELarge, hands-on wooden puzzle with small knobs to learn the US states. Also includes labeled and unlabeled control maps.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E19.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1pTApZR\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHug-a-Planet\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a large huggable,\u0026nbsp;lovable\u0026nbsp;plush planet that kids will love to play and learn with!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E20.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1xPESMa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESafari Toob Around the World\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELearn and play with world landmarks! Includes 10 famous structures:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003ELeaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Arch of Triumph, Statue of Liberty, Temple of Inscriptions, Pyramids of Giza, Empire State Building, Big Ben, and the Parthenon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: large; line-height: 19px;\"\u003EThe name of each landmark is printed at the bottom of each piece.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E21.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1tK9lHr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESafari Toob World Landmarks\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother set of 7 world landmarks, including\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 19px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMount Rushmore, \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGreat Wall of China, Stonehenge, Buddha of Lantau, Easter Island, Sphinx and Colosseum. The name of each landmark is printed at the bottom of each piece.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EArchitecture \u0026amp; Construction:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x0HnGwskzO4\/VGRT-gVS6lI\/AAAAAAAABp4\/dfVFHM0rw8s\/s1600\/arch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Architecture \u0026amp; Construction Gift Guide\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x0HnGwskzO4\/VGRT-gVS6lI\/AAAAAAAABp4\/dfVFHM0rw8s\/s1600\/arch.jpg\" title=\"Architecture \u0026amp; Construction Gift Guide\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E22.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1uoIcii\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPicasso Tiles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI have heard amazing things about these magnetic tiles and will be buying some this year for sure! Picasso tiles are the same as Magna-tiles but a little cheaper, that's why I have them listed here. Kids can easily build beautiful, amazing structures. Encourages creativity, geometric and spatial thinking and learning about magnetic polars.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E23.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1tK9Ykc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELauri Pegs Building Set\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBuild structures out of pegs and platforms in this set that includes 100 pegs, a pegboard, and 17 different shaped platforms. Great for fine motor skills too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E24.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1yBlPFo\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBristle Blocks\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA great alternative to traditional blocks or legos, these bristle blocks are chunky, flexible pieces of different shapes and sizes that connect together by their bristles. Some bristle blocks actually move or spin to create vehicles, robots and other objects with moving parts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E25.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1zlsUek\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGears! Gears! Gears!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother highly recommended product! Kids can create moving mechanical structures in this 95 piece set. Includes pillars, connectors and cranks. Great for many ages!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dA3Y8b6HYio\/VGRa9MpkzcI\/AAAAAAAABqU\/aHy7JCu4zaM\/s1600\/gift%2Bguides.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"204\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dA3Y8b6HYio\/VGRa9MpkzcI\/AAAAAAAABqU\/aHy7JCu4zaM\/s320\/gift%2Bguides.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor tons of more gift ideas, visit the annual \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.whatdowedoallday.com\/gift-guides-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGift Guides for Kids\u003C\/a\u003E where you will find all the kid blogger gift guides sorted by category!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlso check out our collaborate Pinterest board:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/momandkiddo\/gift-guides-for-kids\/\"\u003EFollow Erica • What Do We Do All Day?'s board Gift Guides for Kids on Pinterest.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/feeds\/1887653674876889097\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/1887653674876889097"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5690484890651997990\/posts\/default\/1887653674876889097"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html","title":"Educational Gift Guide for Preschoolers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Totschooling"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14242904651473375793"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjoaMjdMBek\/UzCLbRVE0HI\/AAAAAAAAAPE\/uOpKz9H7clo\/s220\/tptlogo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mn9L7QqzLDc\/VGStpHWjQ9I\/AAAAAAAABq0\/9XBmVQMbcS0\/s72-c\/cover2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});