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MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects

March 10, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

As you probably know if you have been with us for awhile now, we love craft projects! And we are especially big fans of crafts that use natural and eco-friendly materials. Which is why we are so excited about Kate Lilley’s newest book, MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects. We wrote about Lilley’s first crafts book here (don’t miss her DIY chalk project) and we love her blog, Minieco. It is still one of the first places we look when we […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Crafts, Eco-conscious, Organic

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Create Your Own Monster

March 7, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Are you looking for a fun and interactive project that is sure to keep little hands and imaginations busy for hours? Create Your Own Monster is perfect for the young and the young at heart! This incredible box-set contains templates to make 15 different monsters, 12 of which have been illustrated by artists who use colorful pictures and monstrous designs. Three of the monsters are blank, so you can go ahead and unleash your inner artist. Little M and I spent an […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Crafts, Halloween

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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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Pantone: Color Puzzles

November 23, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This newest PANTONE book is sure to inspire your littlest ones to learn more about colors, puzzles and design! Pantone: Color Puzzles, 6 Color-Matching Puzzles (illustrated by Tad Carpenter) has quickly become one of our favorite new books. Little M pulls it out almost every day and we both enjoy matching the colors and puzzle pieces. This vibrant book features 6 puzzles, each with creative artwork in different shades of colors, like lively yellow musical instruments, a calming blue cityscape and […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Pantone, Puzzles

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Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations

November 18, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Think outside the lines with this new coloring book that’s not just for kids! Anyone who enjoys contemporary art, coloring or just browsing through beautiful illustrations will love Outside the Lines (curated by Souris Hong-Porretta), a stunning collection of line drawings from more than 100 artists of all genres, including cartoonists, graphic artists, musicians, animators, and street artists. Little M and I love leafing through the book and selecting our favorite pages to color. With contributions from artists such as Keith Haring, AIKO, […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, Artist, books, Children, Coloring book

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The Honest Toddler: A Child’s Guide to Parenting

November 15, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

If you haven’t yet heard of the internet sensation that is Honest Toddler, then you are in for a treat! Go check out Honest Toddler’s twitter account, but be forewarned, you may find it hard to leave – and to stop laughing. The tweets are written in the candid, hilarious and irreverent style of a very observant young child… a child with an awful lot to say.  Best of all, now there is the Honest Toddler book for those of us who […]

Categories: Motherhood, Read • Tags: books, Children, Honest Toddler, Parenting, Toddler

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The Super Book for Superheroes

November 13, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Got a little superhero at home? Then don’t miss this new Super Book for Superheroes by Jason Ford. The Super Book for Superheroes is much more than just a drawing book. It’s filled with imaginative activities, drawing ideas and coloring pages, all with a superhero twist. Mini superheroes will love to create their own crusaders and then do battle with super villains in order to save the world! Little M and I love exploring this book, we have colored super cars […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: Activities, books, Children, superheroes, Travel

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