The title of this one alone makes me giggle.
It's easy to see why Bear might be confused. In Bear Snores On (compare prices) by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman, he wakes up from his slumber one cold winter to night to find that a whole bunch of animals -- a badger, a mouse, a hare and more -- are having a perfectly wonderful time in his cave -- without him.
This perfectly sweet tale features a surprise ending that is sure to delight everyone who reads it. Great for reading at bedtime, naptime or even when you just want to snuggle up and cuddle, Bear's story, along with the warm, interesting illustrations are pleasers, and one you'll want to read again and again.
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You might have a preschooler in your life, but chances are when it comes to holiday shopping, you have a lot of folks to think of. Other children, nieces, nephews, parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers -- at holiday time it's fun to share the joy! As you get ready to do your holiday shopping, consider these great gift guides, put together by the experts on the About.com Parenting Channel. Happy shopping!
For Everyone on Your List:
Gifts for Her:
Gifts for Tweens, Teens and Young Adults:
Gifts for Kids:
Gifts for the Whole Family:
Gifts for Baby:
Gifts for Grandparents:
Movies for the Family
Do you shop on Black Friday? What are you buying this year?
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With Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers (manufacturer site), you won't have to worry if your little one is spending enough time with her hands under the sink. The device, which snaps on to soap dispensers (think SoftSoap, Dial and other labels), plays music and lights up for 20 seconds, helping your preschooler (and you) wash hands for the amount of time recommended by most pediatricians.
The timers are $3.99 each, are available in Lighting McQueen and Ariel motifs, and according to the manufacturer, are good for over 1,000 washings each.
How do you teach your preschooler to wash her hands?
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Turkey, pilgrims, Indians -- common words that you hear around Thanksgiving time, but what do they all mean? How do they all fit together? T Is for Turkey (publisher's site) by Tanya Stone and illustrated by Gerald Kelley, takes a look at the first Thanksgiving through the eyes of an elementary school play. Clever rhymes and illustrations help tell the tale and explain how Thanksgiving came to be on a basic level that preschoolers of all ages will understand and appreciate.
How do you explain Thanksgiving to your preschooler?
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