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Mamma, Let’s Cook

February 26, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Mamma, Let’s Cook, by Maria Castellano, is filled with easy recipes, beautiful pictures and meals that will please everyone in your home. This adorable cookbook is a great way to introduce children to the joys of Italian cooking. Little M loves to help out in the kitchen. Whether it is washing vegetables, drying fruit, measuring (and sprinkling) flour or stirring ingredients, there is always something for him to do. Mamma, Let’s Cook shares those same ideas to get kids involved in cooking, which […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Family Dinner, Food

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The Big Book of Art by Hervé Tullet (and Our Favorite Art Books for Kids)

January 24, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Hervé Tullet’s The Big Book of Art is an interactive, and stunning, book of art that is perfect for the preschool set. Little M and I recently added The Big Book of Art to our reading collection and we can’t get enough. I love that kids (and adults) can create their own works of art simply by turning the pages, which are all cut into two, and mixing and matching the different artwork. The thick pages are easy for toddler hands to […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, Children, Herve Tullet, Preschool Art

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Moosewood Restaurant Favorites

January 17, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Start your new year’s resolutions off on the right foot with the Moosewood Restaurant Favorites cookbook. A new year means new beginnings. In our family, we have committed to trying new recipes and cooking meals that incorporate foods that taste great but are also great for us! It has been such a lifesaver to come across the Moosewood Restaurant Favorites cookbook. Moosewood Restaurant is a natural foods restaurant in Ithaca, NY, and has been serving vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian meals […]

Categories: Bites, Read • Tags: Children, Cookbook, Food, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Bedtime Reading

January 15, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

As you can probably tell by the number of books I review, we love to read! Little M and I read all day long, but my favorite time to read is probably right before bed. It’s so sweet to snuggle together and curl up with one or two (or five!) good books. Although we read all kinds of books at bedtime, here are some of our newest favorites that are sure to delight your little ones with their soothing, lilting […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Bedtime Reading, Family, Picture Book

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Our Favorite Children’s Books About London

December 20, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Oh, how we love London! The hubby and I have shared many stories about this exciting, vibrant city with Little M. Catch up on your armchair travel with these great children’s books about London. This is London by Miroslav Sasek We absolutely love Sasek’s books and have recommended them many times before. This Is London is full of beautiful drawings featuring London’s historic buildings and monuments, stunning bridges, lush parks and colorful shops. Every time we read this book, we discover a new detail on […]

Categories: Jet Set, Read • Tags: Children, Guidebook, London, Picture Book, Travel

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Holiday Gift Guide from Four Seasons family travel bloggers

December 3, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Check out the new Family Luxury Gift Guide from Four Seasons Have Family Will Travel! Need some holiday shopping inspiration? Four Seasons family travel bloggers (including Crayons and Croissants) list their favorite gifts for kids and families- “from the functional to the stylish, and everything in between.” You can find the guide here, if you’d like to take a look. What do you think of my picks? Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Have Family Will Travel

Categories: Read, Shop • Tags: Children, Family, Four Seasons, gift guide, Holidays, Luxury, Travel

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Nighty-Night, Cooper

December 2, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Nighty-Night, Cooper (by Laura Nuermoff, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger), is part bedtime story, part lilting lullaby and might just be your little one’s new favorite book before bed. Little M and I recently picked up Nighty-NIght, Cooper at a bookstore and we have been reading it before bed almost every night since. Cooper is a small, and adorable, kangaroo who just can’t fall asleep. He asks his mama to sing him a song and she responds with her own versions […]

Categories: Nest, Read • Tags: Bedtime, books, Children, Laura Numeroff, Picture Book

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Alphablock: An interactive Alphabet Book

November 29, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Alphablock (by Christopher Franceschelli, illustrated by Peskimo) is quite possibly the most inventive and creative alphabet book we have ever read! In this interactive board book, every letter of the alphabet gets two full pages to shine. The thick pages are cut into the shape of each letter, and the die-cut versions of the alphabets provide a peek-a-boo spin on the classic alphabet books. R is for rainbow, and we are treated to a lovely landscape compete with rain, sun and […]

Categories: Read • Tags: Alphabet, books, Children, Design, Picture Book

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Curious George: Stories and Adventures

November 25, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Read on for our favorite books about Curious George’s antics, sure to win smiles and giggles from your little monkeys! In Curious George’s 5 Minute Stories, George takes us along on his adventures as he marches in a parade, visits a library, makes thank you cards, throws a surprise party and takes a ride in a rocket ship. Although Little M and I love reading this book all day long, it is definitely a bedtime favorite. The illustrations are colorful […]

Categories: Read • Tags: books, Children, Curious George, Picture Book

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