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Great Cookbooks for Families: They Draw & Cook

Great Cookbooks for Families: They Draw & Cook

[ 0 ] 12.14.2011 |

The totally fun blog They Draw & Cook is now a book!

If you like to draw and cook, you are probably familiar with this international site of cookies, carrots, and quirk. Much snugglier than a screen, the sturdy book version features illustrated recipes (107 of them) from cook-artists who live all over the world. As on the blog, each cook-artist has a distinct style—some pages look like favorite children’s book illustrations, others more like beautifully designed packaging; some are silly, some are graceful, others are bizarre—to clue you in to the mood of the dish.

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Just in time for the holidays: Women Who Rock Coloring Book!

Just in time for the holidays: Women Who Rock Coloring Book!

[ 1 ] 12.14.2011 |

Girls Rock! Rhode Island is pleased to present the Women Who Rock Coloring Book! The book celebrates a variety of female musicians, from those who paved the way to the ladies who are influencing today’s vibrant music scene. An eclectic mix of performers are represented in its pages, including Cyndi Lauper, Patti Smith, Nina Simone, Yoko Ono, Joan Jett, Esperanza Spaulding and many more. This first edition features 22 original works of art by local artists, who donated their time and their art.

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Holiday Family Film Preview

Holiday Family Film Preview

[ 1 ] 11.8.2011 |

The holidays are full of films marketed to kids. Depending on children’s age, tastes, or whether the film is any good, some are better saved for DVD rental or not worth watching. My family loves movies if they entertain, educate, and/or inspire us. Read on for our top holiday picks and fun homework worth doing prior to seeing these films.

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Teach children the importance of voting.

Teach children the importance of voting.

[ 0 ] 11.6.2011 |

My boys have been playing the game Four Square almost every day after school this year. I am fascinated to watch how they have adopted their own voting system to settle disputes on whether someone can stay on as king. Majority rules. End of discussion. And the game continues. Real-life learning for kids. Reinforces my [...]

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3rd Annual Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators Event at Barrington Books!

3rd Annual Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators Event at Barrington Books!

[ 0 ] 10.27.2011 |

Barrington Books, one of our favorite local independent book stores welcomes award-winning area children’s book authors and illustrators to its Annual Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators Event on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10am – 4pm.

This FREE festive, family event will feature many tricks and treats throughout the day, including book signings, costumes, crafts, a “spooky story hour” and more.

Event Schedule

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