Sophie la Girafe: Sophie's Busy Day (Baby Touch and Feel)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Babies will love exploring and discovering different textures as “Sophie la Girafe” interacts with them on the page.

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Someone's Sleepy by Deborah Lee Rose, Illustrated by Dan Andreasen; Abrams Books for Young Readers

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

In this tender rhyming picture book, a mother readies her child for bed. Their nightime ritual includes bathtime, brushing teeth, hugs and a storybook read aloud. Once tucked under the covers with stuffed animals, the child is lulled to sleep, watched over by her night-light and puppy friend. This is a wonderful bedtime story with sweet text by Deborah Lee Rose, complimented by the warm illustrations of Dan Andreasen.

The tender rhyming lyrics of Deborah Lee Rose’s lullaby book were put to music by Grammy Award winner Tom Chapin, the “pied piper of children’s music.” The story follows a mother and child through their loving nightly ritual. $0.99 at www.cdbaby.com

Sing To Your Baby App

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Sing To Your Baby was created to help families connect through music. Available in a book/CD combination or a free iPad App. The application comes pre-loaded with one free song, which includes four tracks, along with a Parent Guide. Additional songs are available for $1.99 per song.

*Sing along as the words scroll in time to the tune and learn the songs as Cathy, Marcy or Mike sing with you,

*Record your voice for your baby as the vocal or instrumental versions play, with scrolling lyrics. Then your baby hears YOUR voice singing along to the music. It can be replayed over and over and added to your permanent library,

*Play along on ukulele, guitar or any instrument as the chords scroll by. You are the star in your baby’s world,

*Record your baby or older siblings singing with you,

*Create recorded memories that will bring you and loved ones joy for a lifetime,

*Share your recording via e-mail or on Facebook then your family and friends can enjoy with you.

Set Junior

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

With this two-sided game board kids can start to play as early as age 3! Side 1: Match your tile to a tile on the board. Get a point chip for every SETmade. Start to recognize SETs while matching color, number and symbols. Side 2: Now that you know what a SET is, it’s time to flip the board and have fun racing to find as many SETsas you can! Contains: A two-sided board, 27 tiles, 24 point chips and instructions.

Rock N Learn Sight Words DVD Level 3

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Kids read or sing along with fun characters to learn sight words quickly and automatically. Sight words are the most common words in children’s literature. Sight Words Level 3 covers over 60 words – all first-grade Dolch words and many Fry’s. Also reviews some words taught on Levels 1 and 2.

Rock N Learn Sight Words DVD Level 2

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Join Brad, Susan and friends on their exciting musical adventure to learn more new sight words. They discover words presented in context and in ways that help reading for meaning. Lots of humor and entertainment keep kids focused. The variety of fun activities engages learners, bonus features help boost spelling skills. Covers 68words including all Dolch primer words and many words from Fry’s list, at kindergarten to first grade level.

Approximately 55 minutes

Rock N Learn Sight Words DVD Level 1

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Children learn over 60 sight words through engaging characters, fun songs, and lots of practice. Words are presented in context to help build reading comprehension. Includes all pre-primer Dolch words, the top 20 from Fry’s and more. Approximately 50 minutes.

Quiddler Junior

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

QUIDDLER® JUNIOR is a word game designed for kids and yet entertaining for the whole family. Every card contains a kid-sized word and colorful picture making it fun to play and learn. Point chips give kids an instant reward and make scoring easy.

For the FUN of words!®
Each round the number of cards dealt increases offering a wider variety of word choices. The challenge is to arrange your entire hand into one or more words. Be the first to go out, then watch the others scramble as they have one last chance to make words of their own. Earn bonus points for playing the longest word in a round. Wordsmiths and early readers alike love this game.

Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu by Yleya Fields, Illustraded by Michael LaDuca

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Cupcake Jones is a modern day Princess who loves her tut and playing with her toys. But in the process, creates a mess of her room and scatters her things everywhere in the castle. When her beloved tutu goes missing, Cupcake learns the importance of tidying up and putting things in their proper place.

Join Princess Cupcake Jones as she searches her palace in hopes of finding her tutu and discovers hidden treasures along the way. Children will enjoy the rhyming verses, the colorful illustrations, and the fun storyline of Cupcake’s desperate search to find her tutu. They may even ponder the importance of putting things away where they belong so their own favorite things don’t get lost or forgotten. Parents may even learn something from this fun story! And new ways to help their kids learn WHY it’s important to keep their room clean. As an added bonus, children will also have fun finding the hidden word in each inviting illustration. Helpful hints are part of the book’s website, which also features downloadable color pages and other activities.

Pom Tree Twinkle Top Treehouse Playset

Posted on November 13, 2013 by FCA Editor

Climb up and visit! Pom Tree’s charming 3-d toy tree house kit is easy and fun: No hammers, nails, or actual tree climbing skills needed! Once built, the Twinkle Top Tree house will be the perfect spot to spend a summer afternoon, any time of the year. 274 pieces. 11.25 inches high.