Have You Been to Seussville?

The Butter Battle Book

"Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!"  Whether you choose to march down the center of Mulberry Street Parade, splash about with Yertle in McElligot's pool, or look at Dr. Seuss' original sketches you're sure to find something fun to do.  Seussville is a website dedicated to keeping the childhood joy of seuss-hood.  There are fun activities, games, videos and downloads to color.  You can also keep up with the latest books and Dr. Seuss news.  THE BIPPOLO SEED AND OTHER LOST STORIES by Dr. Seuss will be available on September 27, 2011 and includes seven stories by the iconic children’s author and illustrator that were originally published in magazines in 1950 and 1951—but never before in book form.

The Ring Bearer - By Laura Godwin

 

Perhaps it's the number of weddings I've attended with  memories of little flower girls and ring bearers looking pale, awkward and all too pushed and pulled into place that made me hesitant about our upcoming event.  I very much wanted our son's experience to be a pleasant memory as the Ring Bearer for his big sis's wedding.


When I came across The Ring Bearer  by Laura Godwin, my wish was granted.  Our family took turns reading the story set to poetry and colorful images centered on the importance and special task of the Ring Bearer.  Although our son wasn't all too excited at first, with understanding comes a clearer vision...


By the time we arrived in England and the wedding day greeted us with the most beautiful weather, I found our little 5 year old focused and confident.  He marched upstairs to get his special clothing on.  I helped him fasten his bowtie, tuck in his shirt and tie his shoes.  He then found his the purple velvet pillow and carried it up to me with the exclamation that he was ready. 


I can highly recommend this short, sweet and to the point story for all ring bearers to be.  You will not regret the very reasonable pricing, nor the immense help The Ring Bearer lends to your special day.

"Unstoppable Me!" By Dr. Wayne Dyer and "I Think I Am" by Louise Hay

  I have been through the agony of watching one of my children sink into the deepest of despair.  I can truly say, when our attitude and thoughts turn around, our life turns around.  Pure and simple.  I don't think I'm even capable of expressing my feelings in the power of positive thinking.  Once we truly experience the changes that can occur with truthful and uplifting thoughts...we don't want to be any other way.  The sooner one begins to embrace this knowledge, the sooner we achieve real happiness.

Louise Hay has been teaching this message for more than 27 years.  Her book, I Think I Am can help children learn and understand the powerful idea that they have control over their thoughts and words, and in turn, what happens in their life.

  We all have a power within us, that many of us don't discover until later in life.  Now, with Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, Unstoppable Me!  children can explore 10 incredible lessons that will help them hold onto their no-limit thinking he believes they were born with, rather than just trying to “fit in.” In doing so, they can learn to truly enjoy life and become unstoppable as they strive to attain their dreams. 

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, I thought these books should be at the top of the summer reading list.  I hope you'll enjoy them...I know your children will reap countless benefits from them.  For more information click on images.  Both books are available through Hay House 

The Greatest Power - By Demi

I tend to make our own holiday traditions.  When I discovered I was buying more candy at Easter, then any other time of year, I began to be a bit more creative.  Each of our baskets have a new book, along with other selective snacks and trinkets.  I even put pennies and other change in some of the stuffed eggs.  They all love it.  "The Greatest Power" is a result of such a tradition.  The story is about boy Emperor Ping, who challenges the children of his kingdom to find the 'greatest power in the world'.  The child who brings it shall be the new Prime Minister.  Will it be beauty? Money? Technology?  You'll find the conclusion quite moving.  Demi is an award winning author and illustrator.

Author:  Demi

Ages:  5-8

Published by:  Margaret K. McElderry Book, Simon & Schuster, New York

Price:  $17.00 - $20.00

The Greatest Power available here