Author: Merry

Cool Kids by Arlene Freeman

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Like a lot of children, Michael and his friends are thrilled for their very first day at their new school. They have a bunch of thoughts and worries about what to expect, but more than anything, they all hope that they will get a chance to be on the football team. That would be the most wonderful way for all of them to kick off their year!

Unfortunately, Michael soon learns that making the team isn’t going to be so simple. The team is made up of bullies, and to join, Michael has to act the same way. In order to be cool enough to join the squad, Michael has to alter his behavior—for the worse! Soon, awful things start occurring. Ultimately, he has to ask himself: Is all of this worth it?

Available online and at: Mascot Books – Amazon

Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats by Derek Fisher

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Halloween is here, and it is Alicia’s favorite time of year. What’s not to like about dressing up in a costume and getting free candy? But there is something even more exciting happening this year. For the first time, Alicia and her friends are throwing a virtual party in TullyTown!

Putting together a party in TullyTown isn’t easy, and Alicia and her friends want to do the best they can to make sure it is enjoyed by plenty of avatars in TullyTown. For one of Alicia’s friends, getting ready to throw a TullyTown party leads to looking for easy treats. But what if it’s a trick?

Available online and at: Barnes & Noble – Amazon

Preschool Watches

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Preschool Watches helps preschoolers situate themselves in time and establish daily routines long before being able to read a normal watch. MINUTES are replaced by ANIMALS and HOURS by COLORS, As soon as your child can recognize animals and colors, you can start using Preschool Watch! No more “in 5 minutes” which means nothing to preschoolers.

★ “Daddy will come home when the small hand is on green ”
★ “It’s bedtime when the big hand is on the 🐸”
★ “Your turn when the big hand is on the 🐶”
★ “Your friends are coming over when the big hand is on the 🐰 & the small hand on 🔴”

Avoid power struggles by letting your preschooler know what to expect and when. Preschool Watch has been rigorously tested by parents and preschool teachers.

Available online and at: www.PreschoolCollection.com – Amazon.com

Gutter Sense

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THE SAFER WAY TO CLEAN YOUR RAIN GUTTERS

No one loves gutter cleaning. We get it, which is why we make Gutter Sense. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use tool to clean your gutters from the ground, for a faster, safer way to get the job done.

Do You Dread Gutter Cleaning?
Most people do. It’s time-consuming and messy — and climbing a ladder to reach second-story gutters is just asking for trouble. There’s a better way: Gutter Sense. This low-cost tool makes cleaning your gutters from the ground easy:

– No more ladders
– No more mess
– No more painful scratches and cuts
– Effective on pine needles, leaves, and muck
– Fits on an ordinary extension pole
– Lightweight with a 14-inch grasp
– Cleans under supports
– Angled tongs for easy access

Available online at: https://guttersense.com/product/gutter-sense/

Gutter Sense

Posted on by Merry

THE SAFER WAY TO CLEAN YOUR RAIN GUTTERS

No one loves gutter cleaning. We get it, which is why we make Gutter Sense. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use tool to clean your gutters from the ground, for a faster, safer way to get the job done.

Do You Dread Gutter Cleaning?
Most people do. It’s time-consuming and messy — and climbing a ladder to reach second-story gutters is just asking for trouble. There’s a better way: Gutter Sense. This low-cost tool makes cleaning your gutters from the ground easy:

– No more ladders
– No more mess
– No more painful scratches and cuts
– Effective on pine needles, leaves, and muck
– Fits on an ordinary extension pole
– Lightweight with a 14-inch grasp
– Cleans under supports
– Angled tongs for easy access

Available online at: https://guttersense.com/product/gutter-sense/

All-Pro Passer

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Go short! Go Long! No matter where you go, it’s always the perfect throw! Introducing the All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback – the most accurate quarterback on earth! Programmed with the skill, timing and accuracy of a pro quarterback, the All-Pro Passer throws a perfect spiral every time! With nine different passing zones, it launches the ball over 25 yards. Play one-on-one, three-on-three or with as many players as you want. You can even practice catching on your own! Perfect for the park or backyard, the All-Pro Passer lets you practice hundreds of plays. Just select your play, then press hike, slant, post, short or long. Football included. Requires 4 “C” (1.5V) batteries (not included).

Available online and at: Target – Walmart – Hammacher Schlemmer

Laser X Revolution Micro Blasters

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Laser X is like having a laser tag arena right in your own backyard! Now the new Laser X Revolution Micro Blasters let you blast opponents up to 200 feet away – inside or out, in darkness or bright sunlight. Choose from more than 10 team colors to light up your blaster! Blaster beams go through windows and strategically bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents. Best of all, there’s no need to wear a chest receiver, because receivers are built right into the blasters! This Revolution Micro Blaster set equips two players. Its lightweight and compact size makes it easy to take anywhere! All Laser X gear works together. Games can include unlimited players. Ages 6+. Requires 6 “AAA” batteries (not included).

Available online and at: Target – Mills – Kohls – Barnes & Noble – www.GetLaserX.com

PIXTER

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Now anyone can learn to be an artist! Select one of 50 images, and the Pixter electronic drawing coach shows how to draw it step-by-step, one line at a time. Draw at your own pace or switch to “auto draw” mode and choose a slow or fast pace. When you’re finished, press a button to see the image on Pixter’s screen turn into a fun animation. Learning to draw has never been so much fun or so easy! Requires 3 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 6+

Available online and at: AAFES – HSN – Hammacher Schlemmer – PixterToy.com

Oliver and the Wishing Star

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HAVE YOU EVER WISHED UPON A STAR? What did you wish for? Have you ever wished you were someone else? Something else? Ever wish you were a dog? How about your kid? In this unforgettable story, Oliver, like most kids, doesn’t care for chores or rules. He thinks his dog and all dogs have the easy life. No homework, no having to clean up toys, no having to eat broccoli…no responsibilities whatsoever. One evening, Oliver sees a falling star and makes a wish to become a dog…and that wish magically comes true! At first, he’s on Cloud 9, but soon things take a turn…and soon he begins to miss his old life and his family. Sometimes we don’t realize what we have until it’s gone. Sometimes we think the grass is greener on the other side, and sometimes it takes walking in another’s shoes…or paws, to realize our life isn’t as bad as we thought. This book will help your child take a closer look at their own life and see that life’s pretty good being a kid. If you have a child who thinks his or her life is tough and things would be better as a grown-up, a friend, or dog, and you’d like your child to appreciate a little more of who they are and what they have…this is the book for you and your kiddo! This book will become a favorite your child will ask you to read over and over again! Filled with lots of humor, and moments that will touch your heart! Sure to become a book you and your whole family will treasure and enjoy time and time again!

Available online and at: Amazon – Barnes & Noble

Polly’s Perfect Pet: A Pet Yoga Book for Kids

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In Polly’s Perfect Pet, children will enjoy exploring the fair with Polly by practicing yoga poses every step of the way as she plays with each of the different animals. Pretend to be a puppy, a cat, a guinea pig, and a parrot—perfect beginner yoga poses!

This yoga storytime book for ages 4 to 7 also includes an index of yoga poses for kids and a parent-teacher guide for reference.

Available online and at: Kids Yoga Stories Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/products/pollys-perfect-pet and Amazon (worldwide): https://amzn.to/3Ee2sLQ