Panda Bears, Penguins, and Sea Turtles...Oh My!

Love Eric Carle books? Love animals? Then this one is a no brainer. The latest in the series, Panda Bear, Panda Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle is also the best. As usual, Eric Carle's illustrations are a delight to the eyes. The animals used are familiar to children with an unusual twist (they aren't just penguins, they are macaroni penguins). Even my preschooler was so curious about which animal would come next that she actually pried her eyes away from a princess book to read along. Whether you are looking for a gift or for the next family favorite, this book is sure to be a hit.

For Your Sweet Pea: Herb The Vegetarian Dragon

Meet Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon. While all of his dragon friends are out pillaging and plundering and snacking on brave knights, Herb is tending his garden vegetables. But when the townspeople lash out at the dragons, it is poor Herb that winds up in a pickle! Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon, by Jules Bass and Debbie Harter is a great book that has mesmerized both of my girls. This delightful story with its whimsical illustrations is sure to delight Herb-ivores and Meat-hooks alike!

The Mom Poll: Today's Poll

The Mom Poll: Today's Poll

Get Lost!: Garmin Streetpilot c330

For those of you who love gadgets, the Garmin StreetPilot c330 is for you. This things is just flat out cool. It's a mobile GPS unit for your car that will get you from point A to point B, even if you have no idea where you are or where you are going. It's got a bunch of nifty features such as lightning fast route calculations, built in speakers, and over 5 million points of interest. But my favorite is its usability. I literally sat down in front of this thing, touched the screen, and I was on my way. I didn't have to read any fancy manuals or follow a tutorial. Just touch and go. So go ahead, get lost...I dare you!

Draw Your Own Fairy Tale: How To Draw Princesses and Ballerinas

My daughter is a budding artist/princess/ballerina, so this book was practically written just for her. But as her artistically inept mother, I love it as well. The instructions are clear and easy to follow (even for a 4 year old or a thirty something year old with no talent.) My daughter's drawings have actually improved as a result of this book (I wish I could say the same for my own!) The book is beautifully illustrated and if all else fails, it comes complete with the one component that is always sure to please...stickers!

Less Stinky: Brawny's Dura Fresh Sponge

OK, I know it's lame to be obsessed with a dishwashing sponge, but I am very excited about what the new Brawny Dura Fresh has to offer. For some reason I cannot keep a sponge around my house for more than a week before it starts to stink to high heaven (maybe it's the never ending stream of cheerios that seem to be stuck on every plate and cup we own.) So I am pretty psyched about a sponge that inhibits the growth of bacteria. It also claims to be more durable and to lather better than regular sponges. I don't know about that, but I do know that anything that helps me reduce the overall stink in my home is a good thing.

Over The Rainbow: Barbie's Magic Of The Rainbow

Barbie latest movie, Magic of the Rainbow, is the epitome of little girl. A combination of fairies, sparkly dresses, fancy shoes and rainbows, this movie is sure to capture the heart of any girly-girl. Following along the Fairytopia series, Elina (Barbie) is once again needed to save Fairytopia from the evil Laverna. As with most of Barbie's flicks, this one is dripping with pastel colors and wholesome sweetness. But with an overall message of believing in oneself, it may be worth adding to your collection.