From the ingenious minds of the people who brought you Highlights Magazine comes Puzzle Buzz an exceptionally creative approach to entertaining children. Our testers watched in amazement as their usually hyperactive children sat calmly, enjoying page after page of innovative and colorful content. There are mazes, hidden pictures, photo puzzles, word searches, games that teach […]
The magazine that greeted us at the dentist or doctor’s office when we were young is still around and still as endearing as ever. Rediscovering Highlights was such a treat for our testers who marveled, not only at the recollections they had, but how wonderful it was to share with their children. It’s all still
Another winner from the Highlights brand, this magazine is for younger readers and testers felt that it was perfectly suited for their preschoolers. The art and the content is very diverse so that there is something for everyone inside. There are stories for early readers and longer stories for parent/child time. The hide and seek
Asperger’s Syndrome is so under-reported and so misunderstood that our testers welcomed this book with open arms, even those who had never heard of the syndrome. This beautifully written and illustrated book, perfect for sharing with children to improve their understanding of Asperger’s. Children instantly connected with Sam, the title character. We get to see
A wonderful story that your child will fall in love with and ask for replayings anywhere from 3 to 20 times a day, so be prepared! Children loved the animal sounds and particularly loved the Bengal Tiger with his flashing green eyes. The story is very engaging with twists and turns that keep the listener
A marvelous idea, executed in superb fashion by the multiple Seal winning publishers at Boys Town Press. This interactive series of books are a wonderful way to reinforce various special times throughout the year including celebrations, holidays and other events that form so much of the important memories of childhood. Colorful and cute illustrations fill
Dolly Adventures is back with another award winning activity book showing that when you have a good idea and know how to execute it, you can build a very strong following. Dolly goes on vacation this time and parents loved how real the story was both to them and their children. It is the story’s
When you produce a book that features a wonderful story with a powerful and important message of empowerment you can expect parents to embrace it. That is exactly what our testers did with What I’ll Be, lavishing praise on author Nancy Eberhart. The colorful and unique illustrations from David Harrington also garnered high praise. Daydreams
Everyone hates getting a cold, but sooner or later it catches up with us and drags us down, spoiling plans and making us feel blah. Katie Caught A Cold is a cute book with very nice illustrations that explain, in an age appropriate way, what colds are and then takes it a step further by
This cute self-esteem combo book and CD is not going to zoom to the top of the pop charts anytime soon, but it is worth a spin in any home with young children who could use a boost now and then. We all have rough days where we question our abilities or how we are
