Mardi Gras!

In honor of Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, here are my recommendations for books about celebrations, carnivals, masks, costumes, and beads! And for anyone who might be giving up sweets for the next six weeks, I've included a "sweet" recommendation and something to read instead of reaching for that bag of chips or candy!

Boom Bah!

Shhh! Listen! Whats that sound? It starts with a Ting! When a tiny mouse taps a cup with a spoon. And ends with a triumphant Tah-dah!, as one by one, all the other animals join in. Ting! Tong! Clickety-click! Follow the band and tap your toe! Boom Bah! Here we go! With exuberant, vibrant illustrations and a rollicking, repetitive text, Boom Bah! encourages music activities, offers countless opportunities for preschool class extensions, and is perfect for story time.

• Age: 2 years and up
• Size: 9 7/10 x 9 4/5
• Pages: 32
• Price: $10.99
  

Sticker Dolly Dressing: Costumes Around the World

In this book you will find dolls celebrating exciting festivals around the world. Use the stickers to dress them in traditional costumes for each festival, from elegant dresses and masks at the Venice Carnival, to a lion costume for dancing at a New Year's festival in Vietnam.

• Age: 4 years and up
• Size: 9 3/8 x 12
• Pages: 24 + 10 sticker
• Price: $8.99

First Sticker Book Fairgrounds

Come and have fun at the fair in this exciting book. There are stickers to add to every page to bring all the rides to life. You can almost imagine yourself whizzing around the carousel, slipping and sliding down the helter-skelter and following the sweet smells towards the candy-floss stall. Perfect for young children, this simple sticker book features a range of fairground scenes to complete with the 200 stickers provided. 

• Age: 3 years and up
• Size: 8 1/2 x 10 7/8
• Pages:16 +8 sticker
• Price: $6.99
  

Sticker Dolly Dressing: Parties

Help the dolls get ready for a whole range of different parties, from a sleepover to a spooky Halloween party. From aprons for a pizza-making party and pajamas for a sleepover, to costumes for pirate and fairy parties, there are over 350 stickers to provide hours of fun. Includes stickers of party food, games, party bags and much more.

• Age: 4 years and up
• Size: 9 3/8 x 12
• Pages: 24 + 10 sticker
• Price: $8.99

My Jewelry Book

This book has everything you need to design your own jewelry collection! Containing 67 stickers, 16 pages of paper "materials," 29 stencils, 40 pages of silhouettes and 3 pages of punch-out cardboard jewels and accessories to get you runway ready!

• Age: 8+
• Size: 9 5/8 x 10 1/4
• Pages: 77
• Price: $11.99
  

20 Party Invitations to Color

This box contains 20 vibrant party invitations to color and send to friends and family. There are five different designs, and stylish, patterned envelopes as well. It contains 4 sets of 5 designs featuring cats, dogs, mice and birds all dressed in their party gear! Children can color the cards themselves or give to friends to complete - just add the names and party details in the spaces provided. Each card has a colored background making the cards easy for young children to complete.

• Age: 3 and up
• Size: 5 x 5 3/4
• Pages: 20 cards
• Price: $9.99
  

Children's Cupcake Kit

An irresistible gift set to bake delicious and colorful cupcakes, all presented in a stunning storage box. The beautifully illustrated recipe book has step-by-step instructions for making 23 different kinds of cupcakes, including red velvet, chocolate marble and spiced apple. Includes suggestions for adapting the recipes for different flavors, and ideas and tips for decorations. Contains 380 cupcake cases in two sizes – enough to make each recipe in the book once – plus 20 cupcake toppers.

• Age: 6 years and up
• Size: 6 1/2 x 8 1/4
• Pages: 64
• Price: $19.99
  

Why Shouldn't I Eat Junk Food

A fun and informative guide to healthy eating which answers questions such as Why does junk food taste so good? What are food additives? What is processed food? and Can I still eat burgers? Includes simple recipes for healthy snacks and burgers, ideas for taking more exercise and information on food labels, advertising and how food is grown. Written in a clear, factual style with bright, stylish illustrations and internet links to recommended websites to find out more.

• Age: 8 years and up
• Size: 5 7/8 x 8 7/8
• Pages: 48
• Price: $6.99