I was a huge Winnie The Pooh fan growing up. I still have one of my Pooh dolls, of course his original outfit is long gone, and he’s been well loved but he’s still holding together. I was excited to see there’s a new Winnie The Pooh book coming out October 5th from Dutton Children’s Books.

The book titled “Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,” will be the first authorized sequel to A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh and The House At Pooh Corner in more than 80 years. This is the first glimpse readers will have of the new book, which was announced …read more

I remember reading about the Berenstain Bears when I was growing up, and reading them to my son when he was younger. He still has a couple of the Berenstain Bears books, and picks them up once in a while to re-read the stories, even though he’s on to chapter books these days.

It’s fun to learn that many of the Berenstain Bears stories are based on real life experiences. Since we just got back from a beach vacation, I was extra interested in the story behind The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation. The book was based on the Berenstain’s real …read more

I’ve heard a ton of buzz lately about the Where The Wild Things Are movie coming out this fall (it actually premieres October 16th). I’m a huge fan of the Where The Wild Things Are book by Maurice Sendak. I can still remember the first time I heard the story at our school library when the librarian read it to the class.
We have a copy of the book in our personal library, and I’ve read it many times to my son. It was one of his favorite stories growing up. I think he has a secret mission to be the …read more

We have our winner for Good Egg. I want to say a big thank you to our sponsor, and thank you to everyone who participated.
The winner was selected by Random.org. Congratulations to the winning comment from Darline who said:
“My 2 year old Ryleigh would love this. She loves book.”
I will be contacting all the winner shortly (probably tomorrow), and they’ll have three days to get back to me, or I’ll have to select another winner.
Thanks again to everyone who participated! Watch for more great giveaways coming up in the next couple weeks.

Last week I mentioned we might have a copy of Good Egg to give out to a lucky Play Library reader.
Good Egg is a really cute new interactive pop up book coming out in April. If you missed my original post about Good Egg hop over and check it out.
How can you win a copy of this adorable book?
Leave a comment on the special little person or people in your life who would enjoy this book. One comment per person.
Sorry, but this contest is open to US residents only.
You may earn an additional entry by Twittering about this contest (if …read more

If you’re looking for a really cute Spring or Easter book for your toddler or preschooler check out GOOD EGG, by Barney Saltzberg GOOD EGG invites young kids to play an active role in the adventures of an endearing little egg.
I think it’s an adorable book. I read it to a kindergarten class and they loved it. Check out the author, Barney reading the book to a class. I love the children’s interaction with the book.

GOOD EGG will be available in April just in time to make an adorable addition to Easter baskets. Stay tuned, I think we’re going to …read more

My triplets received the Melissa and Doug Magnetic Puzzle Books – both the ABCs book and the Animals book, as gifts for their second Christmas. As you’d expect with any Melissa and Doug toy, these books are well made and perfect for children to grow into.

My husband takes our triplets to the library every week.  The kids love it, and we discover a lot of cool books that way.  For example, we found the Good Night Our World book series from our local library.
If you’re not familiar with the Good Night Our World series, it currently includes 33 titles each dedicated to a different city, state or area.  The books are all set up the same, with children saying good night to various landmarks, animals and more related to the location in the title.  For example, the “Good Night Florida” book says good night to …read more

Have you heard of the book The Rainbow Fish? I have and we own a copy. I’ve read it to my children many times.
Kelly over at One Book Two Book, was browsing at Amazon looking at the reviews of this book and you have to go read what she found. This book has sparked a lot of controversy. Are you curious yet? I know I was.
Head on over and read her post: Rainbow Fish Makes a Comeback at Our House. The comments blew me away!

Have you been introduced to Jack and Annie and their Magic Tree House? The Magic Tree House series, written by Mary Pope Osborne, is one that my daughter was introduced to last year. The series follows Jack and Annie, siblings, who find themselves on a variety of adventures through different times and destinations, beginning and ending at the Magic Tree House.
In addition to the series itself, there are Research Guides that include additional facts to the times, places, and situations that Jack and Annie have experienced. My daughter enjoys these as well, but the …read more