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Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:28 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Board Book Recall by the CPSC:
Linda said, "Count My Kisses, 1, 2, 3 and Red, Green, Blue, I Love You, both published in June of this year, were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 11, 2013. Check your book stacks. For details, click here."
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:28 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Song and Verse:
Linda said, "There's still time!I traveled north this past Thanksgiving: 48 auto hours made possible by CD's, audio books, and coffee, no cream, no sugar. A new purchase, the CD You are My Little Bird (2006) by Elizabeth Mitchell, was among the mix. If you..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54:28 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled No Time Like the Present:
Linda said, "Give yourself and your baby a present. Time. Apart, together. Quiet time. No ring tones. No sass tones. No Ho! Ho! Ho! Quiet. One on one book time. One on one look time. Sleepy head, head on shoulder time. Quiet LOUD (2003) by Leslie Patricelli."
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:05:30 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled The Fifth of May:
Linda said, "Is your baby learning English and Spanish? Here are 5 bilingual picture books for babies 0 to 5 months of age. Each bathes baby's ears in lyrical language sounds. Each is eye-catching. Tuck away books when baby starts reaching. Take them out..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:05:30 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled # 1 Reason to Read:
Linda said, "Dear Dad,Do you like my hat? This phrase brings back very vivid memories of morning and evening greetings in the Allentown house. Waking up to Go, Dog. Go! [by P.D. Eastman] quotes and eating cinnamon toast with my knees tucked into my oversized,..." more
Monday, March 4, 2013 11:00:18 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Home Again, Home Again:
Linda said, "I've been on the road.And on it I stopped by The Strand, a large independent bookstore in NYC. I wanted to look at their board book stock. The 18 miles of aisles were packed with grown-ups and kids and me, plump with batting to walk the windy..." more
Monday, January 28, 2013 3:04:03 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Red, Write, and Blue:
Linda said, "Here are three picture books that recently got board. The new format makes great reading for almost-threes.Bob Shea's Dinosaur conquers the day. ROAR! I'M A DINOSAUR! ROAR! NOTHING CAN STOP ME! Playtime, mealtime, and bathtime are KO'd by this..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 2:27:52 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Super Chicken! Has Pluck:
Linda said, "I love this book. Super Chicken! (2013) by Rebecca Purcell has holes for poking (for almost-1-year-olds), bold patterns for gazing (for 0- to 6-month-olds), and pretend play aplenty (for 24- to 36-month-olds).Take the cover: Super..." more
Sunday, January 13, 2013 8:30:03 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled And the Winner Is ...:
Linda said, "Comment Number 3 was chosen at random from a set of numbers 1 through 11. Congratulations, Donna! Please email me for shipping details.Thanks, everyone, for entering! Stay tuned for more baby book news!!!"
Sunday, January 13, 2013 8:30:03 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled New Board Titles:
Linda said, "Here's a peek at January '13 releases. Is there one you'd like to hear about?"
Friday, December 28, 2012 7:37:22 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled New Year's Day Book Giveaway:
Linda said, "Out with the old, in with the new. To make room for 2013 review books, this year's stack must go! I need your help to find these wonderful new old books a home.Please nominate a group or agency in need of baby books in the comments section below--a..." more
Saturday, December 22, 2012 10:47:13 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Read a Little Red:
Linda said, "Holiday bows. Rudolph's nose. Ho! Ho! Ho! Babies like the color red. Perhaps, because it is one of the first that they see. Babies are born with limited color vision. Researchers Adams, Courage, and Mercer (1994) report in their..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:37:04 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Listening in Utero:
Linda said, "Preterm babies can hear. They react to sound, with movement, as early as 20 weeks gestational age (GA). At about 33 weeks, or midway through the third trimester, a shift from simple hearing to listening takes place. Though language sounds are..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:37:04 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Thanksgiving by the Book:
Linda said, "Tur(key)-duck-(chick)en, too!Pass the dressing, PLEASE!Thank you!Turnips,Taters, by the bowl, Where's the green bean casserole?Apple pie andPumpkin mousse,Quiet time with Mother Goose.Sleepy, sleepy, everyone.Too much turkey!Too much fun!WAKE..." more
Friday, October 5, 2012 2:06:20 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled I Kissed the Baby! by Mary Murphy:
Linda said, "This 16-page board book is FULL OF FUN. A kiss. A quack. A tickle. Bold black on white and white on black images catch the eye: A fish, two birds, a frog, an ant, a mayfly (A mayfly?), a mouse, a mama duck and yellow duckling. One per page till baby..." more
Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:23:17 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Take a Look:
Linda said, "Baby Play (2012)Play is work for babies. It's their job and they are expert. Babies advance through play. Unsalaried? Yes, but think of the perks. Deep tub fishing. Backyard birding. DOUGHNUTS! So what if they are plastic and stackable.A camera..." more
Friday, March 30, 2012 5:23:30 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Max's First Word:
Linda said, "This is my favorite out-of-print board book. Hands down. If you act fast you can purchase a new (old) copy from Amazon.com for $2,095.01. That's right. A steal! Maybe I should put my copy in a safe, but then I'd have to buy the safe. Max's one word..." more
Monday, March 19, 2012 7:35:15 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Read-aloud Basics for Newborns:
Linda said, "WHO? You and Baby WHAT? Your favorite picture book, nursery rhymes, black and white books, board books with blingWHEN?Morning, noon, or night when baby is quiet and alert, not hungry, tired, or wetWHERE?A quiet place WHY? Read-aloud..." more
Monday, March 12, 2012 10:56:08 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Rabbit Tricks:
Linda said, "Peek-a-boo games teach object permanence. Peek-a-boo books cue peek-a-boo play. They make great reading for babies.What is object permanence?It is the rabbit in the hat, out of sight but still on stage. It is knowing that people and things continue..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 8:16:19 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Noodles a La Billet:
Linda said, "I love pasta. French children's book writer Marion Billet serves up a plateful: Noodle Loves Bedtime (2011), Noodle Loves to Cuddle (2011), Noodle Loves the Beach (2012), and Noodle Loves to Eat (2012). The latter two come available..." more
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:03:10 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled MOOve Over--There's a New Cow in Town:
Linda said, "One of my favorite books, Moo, Baa, LA LA LA!, was recently released as an app. Taking on an app for a review means taking on the topic of ebooks for babies. eEek. But I must, if for no other reason than to get the sand out of my eyes.First,My..." more
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:13:11 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled MOOve Over--There's a New Cow In Town:
Linda said, "One of my favorite books, MOO, BAA, LA LA LA!, was recently released as an app. Taking on an app for review means taking on the topic of ebooks for babies. eEek. But I must, if for no other reason than to get the sand out of my eyes.First,My..." more
Monday, February 20, 2012 9:43:27 AM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Two Debut Books:
Linda said, "If I find myself grinning as I flip through thick board pages, I know a book has a chance with little ones. So it goes with GIDDY UP, Li'l Buckaroos! (2011) and AHOY, Li'l Buccaneers! (2011), a pair of first books by Mark Iacolina.The two are very..." more
Monday, February 13, 2012 8:57:18 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled An Interview with Jen Robinson:
Linda said, "Jen Robinson writes at Jen Robinson's Book Page, a wonderful online blog about children's books and read-aloud. Check it out. She kindly agreed to answer questions about her almost-two year old's experiences with books. Thank you Jen!!! How old was..." more
Thursday, June 19, 2014 12:53:39 PM
Linda McInnis wrote a blog post titled Books Take a Bite Out of Vegetables:
Linda said, "It's tomato season in Louisiana. Translation: Tomato Sandwich Season! Two slices of white lightly toasted, thick slabs of juicy red goodness, Blue Plate mayo, a sprinkle of salt. Summer HEAVEN.Does your tot take to tomatoes? Does she beam at the..." more