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Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars

Posted on May 16, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Come along for a dino-mite ride filled with laughter, friends, fun and song with preschool favorite Barney™ and his playground pals in Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars, arriving on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 15, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Let your child’s imagination be their guide as they trek to places near and far by air, ground, rail and sea – all without ever leaving the comfort of your home – in these four new, transportation-themed adventures.

Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television and online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. The Emmy® award-winning series, Barney & Friends™ is one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and Sprout®. Continue reading →

Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends

Posted on May 15, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Aspiring engineers will thrill at over 20 favorite Thomas & Friends® episodes on two DVD discs when Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends, comes to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 15, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Thomas, Toby, Percy and more favorite engine friends take you back to first meetings, learn about cooperation and discovery and realize the best adventures of all are the ones you can share with friends. Thomas fans won’t want to miss this timeless collection of Sodor’s finest moments of friendship on the tracks.
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Thomas & Friends: Up, Up & Away!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Thomas and his friends reach new heights in these high-flying adventures! Thomas and Percy have a special adventure as they try and try again to bring balloons to Mr. Bubbles’ Big Balloon Show. At the Children’s Steam Fair, Emily learns there are great rewards – and laughs — in helping others; Kevin tries his hook at Hide and Peep and Thomas has a wonky whistle! Up, Up & Away for fun and adventure with Thomas & Friends!
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Awesome Adventures: Rescue Friends

Posted on May 11, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Calling all heroes! Spencer shows his mettle when he steams through thick fog to rescue Percy while Toby’s new whistle rings friends and animals to safety! Bob the Builder’s Machine Team helps Scratch out of a sticky situation, as Dizzy surprises her friends – and herself – when she turns a big mistake into a great success. Fireman Sam proves that a hero’s work is never done and James learns that some rescues are best left to the professionals. Everyone is racing to the rescue in this exciting collection from your favorite preschool friends!
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Shaun the Sheep: Sheer Madness

Posted on May 10, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Sheep and Pigs and Aliens, oh my! It’s madness in the meadow with Shaun the Sheep and his flock of mischievous merrymakers! Shaun expertly stops the pigs from running amuck and turning the farm into a porky paradise. He amuses his friends when he falls head over hoof for a beautiful stranger and demonstrates what happens when curiosity gets the sheep after a hot air balloon lands and causes mayhem in the meadow… From the farm, to outer space and everywhere in between, Shaun and his barnyard buddies know how to have a woolly good time!
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Fireman Sam: Rescue On the Water

Posted on April 13, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

On land, in water and everywhere in between, you can always count on Fireman Sam to save the day… and bring the fun along, too! Join Fireman Sam, his courageous fire brigade and the citizens of Pontypandy for all new seafaring adventure in Fireman Sam : Rescue on the Water. It’s ready, set, rescue in six thrilling episodes filled with Sam’s lessons in safety, loyalty, leadership, cooperation and friendship. Continue reading →

Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up

Posted on April 5, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Barney™ shows how to make cleaning fun; from painting the caboose, to washing windows, to putting away toys! See Riff™ learn new tricks when his litterbot leaves him in a heap of a mess. All the friends help BJ out of a big spill, and they work together to host a fancy tea party. Everything’s better with friends, and when teamwork helps with clean-work, the world sparkles and shines!
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My Birdie and My Bunny Puzzle Books

Posted on March 26, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

An extraordinarily beautiful pair of first puzzle board books. Remove a piece per spread, make a puzzle at the books end!

Oh my goodness, we love these!! More please!

Abrams Appleseed, the new imprint for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers from Abrams Books, introduces My Birdie Puzzle Book and My Bunny Puzzle Book, written and illustrated by Jessie Ford. These beautiful, boldly colored animal-themed board books offer a pop-out puzzle that enriches the reading experience and introduces young minds to the challenges puzzles offer.

In My Birdie Puzzle Book and My bunny Puzzle Book, counting and identifying the sense are presented in a simple yet stylish way. In reading a straightforward yet fun story with a problem-solving activity, young children are encourage to methodically put together the pop-out pieces that accompany each spread to create a complete picture at the end. And with decorative textured art and a bright color palette, both books convey the delightful tones of springtime.

Unique twists to the puzzle board-book concept, My Birdie Puzzle Book and My Bunny Puzzle Book offer a whimsical celebration of spring while encouraging children to discover new problem-solving abilities, one piece at a time. Continue reading →

Green Sprouts Disposable Placemat Set

Posted on March 20, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Green Sprouts Disposable Placemat Set i play. Babywear Tree free! Water-resistant, tear-resistant disposable mat stays put with adhesive strips and helps keep your table clean. Includes 8 placemats with assorted prints and 3 Prang soy crayons for coloring fun! Tree-free material made of limestone. Comes in resealable bag for easy-to-go. 18″ x 13.5″. Size: Stage 5+ (2 yr+) I really love products from i play. Babywear, and thus it is no surprise that I am quite a fan of their new Green Sprouts Disposable Placemat Set. These had a great sale in February and I’m so sorry I missed telling … Continue reading →

Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess

Posted on March 16, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

Once upon a time there was a graceful mouseling ballerina who loved to dance, and put on magical performances with her friends. Her royal mouse-ness is back doing what she does best – charming and entertaining aspiring young dancers – in Angelina Ballerina™: Ballerina Princess, a new, five-episode collection on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand March 6, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Leap into the fun as everyone’s favorite dancing mouseling tracks a mysterious tutu, learns that every role is important, uses creativity and dance to tell a story and more!
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VeggieTales®: Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men

Posted on March 2, 2012 by CherryBlossomMJ

In this Veggie-version of the classic tale, Larry the Cucumber stars as Robin Good, a fearless man who roves the town of Bethlingham with his band of merry men to help people by fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor! But when a greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople’s hams, donations are down and Robin’s friends take off and decide to give robbing from the rich a try.

Feeling rejected, Robin thinks things can’t get any worse, until he finds out that the ham-hoarding Prince has also captured his friends. Can Robin overcome his own hurt, rescue his friends and restore the townspeople’s hope?

A story of faith, strength, and friendship, this timeless tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere!

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The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by Linda J. Sattgast

Posted on October 24, 2011 by CherryBlossomMJ

The fun-time, anytime read-aloud Bible rhyme! Boys and girls love the soothing rhyme in L.J. Sattagast’s bestseller The Rhyme Bible. Now toddlers have a Bible rhyme book designed just for them! From the story of creation (“In the beginning God made the light. The light was for day. The dark was for night.”) to the resurrection of Jesus (“All his friends were happy then. Jesus was alive again!”), this is the perfect choice for parents who want to introduce their toddlers to the Word of God. Joyful illustrations and classic stories told in vivid verse make this a sure favorite that will entertain your young ones and teach them biblical lessons that last a lifetime. Continue reading →

Naturepedic Organic Cotton Lightweight Classic Crib Mattress and… an extra review of the 2-in-1 Ultra Crib Mattress

Posted on August 30, 2011 by CherryBlossomMJ

When we knew that we were going to have another child, some of the choices were made easily for us. We knew that we would want to buy a second convertible crib, since AppleBlossom will still be using hers in toddler format for a long while. We also knew that meant a new crib mattress. Knowing how satisfied we were when we purchased the Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2-in-1 Ultra Crib Mattress for AppleBlossom, I knew that I would not be compromised and would go there again. Continue reading →