“Inside every adult, there’s still a child that lingers. We’re happiness merchants – giving people the opportunity to dream like children.” – Guy Laliberte (founder of Cirque du Soleil) As part of our Florida trip, we decided to attend a performance of La Nouba (resident show at Disney World Resort in Orlando) by Cirque […]
Some people are lucky to dedicate their life to their childhood passion. This is the case of Laura Wood, a talented illustrator that spends her days creating visual worlds and enjoys every minute of it. Laura, who currently lives in Bristol, has illustrated many children’s books like Cook me a story, Mapping my day, […]
Would you like to cultivate a passion for travel in your children? I feel that traveling is a great kind of education, teaching children about new cultures, languages, life, people and how things are completely different in other countries. But, we all have a limited budget and we cannot travel as much as we would […]
“The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness”- John Muir Have you heard about the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”? (This is such an interesting article about it). It’s basically just being in the presence of trees! This “ practice is proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormone […]
This is a small homage to my father, who is also an extraordinary grandfather. He has created a deep, loving relationship with my sons, providing them with joyful memories and valuable life lessons. As a former navel architect, he enjoys sharing with them one of his main interests: vessels. I know he is planning a […]
One year ago (I know, time flies!) I wrote about Kid & Coe and some of their amazing residences for families. Today, I am pleased to share with you another selection with 11 inspiring and beautifully decorated kids’ rooms from Kid& Coe’s properties in Amsterdam, Crete, Paris, Manhattan, Cornwall, San Francisco, The Hamptons, Santa […]
Have you heard of Bento Box? Would you like to “spice up your life with a taste of Japan”? Please welcome Mayumi, a character bento decorator who makes fun and healthy food. You will probably fall in love with Mayumi’s instagram: a mix of creativity, healthy recipes, imagination, nutrition, colors… and all in […]
“We have to eat to live; by learning to cook, we also learn to live well” – Fiona Bird. Do you cook with your kids? Are your kid’s picky eaters? Would you like to learn new recipes? Are you ready to step into the kitchen for some child-friendly fun with food? I have recently ordered […]
Tales of Mystery and Magic (edited by Barefoot Books) is a collection of stories that include tales of singing elves with magical feet, skeletons that move of their own accord and a heroic blackbird who outwits a powerful king. It also includes a story time CD read by the author, Hugh Lapton, one of Britain’s […]
My Stencil Kit is the latest from prizewinning creator Hervé Tullet. Hervé Tullet is the author of more than 75 internationally acclaimed children’s books, including Press Here, Mix It Up!, The Game of Light, The Game of Shadow and The Big Book of Light. All his books seem to take the concept of […]
How are you? Sorry for the long radio silence, but we were busy travelling to Scandinavia these last weeks. I cannot believe that my kids will be starting school next week and summer will soon be over… Today I wanted to recommend you this fascinating book that I bought some months ago: Lin Yi’s […]
Back in January we featured some fun and bright kids room from different Kid & Coe residences from all over the world. Today we present a selection with some of our favorite backyard spaces from several Kid & Coe properties in USA, France and The Netherlands. I hope you will feel inspired by these amazing […]
Today we travel to Australia to discover the most amazing play houses made from recycled fruit and vegetable crates by Melbourne based Castle & Cubby. If you dream of having a children’s playhouse in your backyard, I think you are going to love this selection of fun cubbies and accesories. They are […]
We continue our series of art education for children by travelling to France to learn more about Claude Monet and his garden at Giverny. The first step in our journey is the book “The Magical Garden of Claude Monet” by Laurence Anholt, a British writer and illustrator. Her books for children include other painters like […]
Every child’s dream is to have a great treehouse or tree fort. A tree house combines all things that children love: outdoors, adventure, imaginative play, trees, climbing, fun…Today we discover the most extraordinary treehouse that combines all these elements with architecture, art and design. We travel to Jerusalem fascinated by the entrance courtyard renovation in […]
You are going to love the story behind Naïf Babycare! Sjoerd and Jochem were unable to find high quality and pure baby skin care products when they became dads: “We were thrust into the confusing world of baby care and we even started reading labels. Like any parent we only want the best for our […]
Thank you for your nice comments about The Mountains of Tibet. Today I am pleased to suggest you another book that will inspire everyone who is interested in Buddhist ideas and satisfy anyone who loves a good story: Buddhist Tales. The whole family can explore the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist teaching through […]
Once upon a time…. Once upon a time there was a pregnant woman named Sara, a talented illustrator who was expecting Alejandro, her first son. During her pregnancy Sara wrote down her own feelings and painted his nursery’s walls. Alejandro was born on November 19th, and with him it also started Miss Cuentos, a company […]
I believe that we can use books as tools for helping children learn about the world. Rather than just focusing on teaching children to read, perhaps we should use literature and books to foster their understanding about the world. Today I would like to suggest you to discover Japan with your kids through 2 great […]
Tales from Old Ireland in an enchanting collection of favourite Irish folk tales, retold by Malachy Doyle and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. You can celebrate the wonder of Ireland with this collection of 7 entertaining stories, including the famous legend of the bewitched Children of Lir. The book comes with 2 storytime cd’s with these […]
The Mountains of Tibet is a New York Times Outstanding Children’s Book of the Year and Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year (1987).Written by Mordicai Gerstein, is an inspiring look at life after death for all ages. Mordicai Gerstein has illustrated and written nearly 50 children’s books. He is also a painter, sculptor, designer […]
Do you also feel that children naturally love art? I truly think that art education is a creative opportunity for kids and that early years arts activities can help develop intrinsic human qualities, such as creativity, expression and imagination. The enjoyment of art education has many benefits for kids, but it is not always easy […]
According to recent research, when children begin to read independently (between the ages of 6 and 9) their parents usually stop reading aloud to them. Yet, most of those children say “they loved it” when their parents read aloud to them at home. And the top reason is that bedtime story is a special time […]
Alba has edited a collection of tales about great contemporary women like Amelia Earhart, Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn and Frida Kahlo. These children’s picture books feature strong and empowering women. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Gee Fan Eng, Frida Kahlo is the second title of this collection.It is an original and […]
Science 4 you is giving dinosaur enthusiasts a chance to win their Jurassic Island. Enter today and you could be the winner that will receive at your home this amazing toy! What do you like more about this scientific toys? Please comment below to win a free Jurassic Island toy (not suitable for children under […]
Kid & Coe is an US based company established in 2013 and located in New York. Founder Zoie Kingsbery Coe created Kid & Coe out of personal necessity. For years she had been traveling the world managing her husband’s music career, kids in tow, and began seeking out kid-friendly property rentals that made her family […]
Paper Zoo, by Oscar Sabini, is a charming and creative book edited by Thames & Hudson. You can make collage pictures of animals (a roaring lion, splashing hippo…) with this cleverly designed book, that includes 8 card sheets, 20 patterned paper sheets and 8 collage pockets. In order to make pictures in pocket pages, your […]
I have long admired my school friend Virginia Ramos. Mom of 2 beautiful boys, she always had a special talent for anything related to art and design. I remember her love for John Lennon & The Beatles as a teenager, and her strong passion for vintage clothing. Each Advent, Virginia displays a seasonal artisan nativity […]
Eric Carle is a venerable and prolific author who has created a wonderful series of children’s books, including the famous ” The Hungry Caterpillar” loved by children worldwide. All his amazing stories are simple with beautifully colored pictures. Eric Carle’s new picture book Dream Snow (we have read the Spanish version edited by Editorial Kokinos) is […]
Why do elephants flap their ears? How much do they eat? Why do they roll in the mud? My kids love elephants and they keep asking me questions that I can finally answer after reading with them this amazing book (edited by Thames & Hudson) Elephants will help you discover everything about elephants’ trunks, tusks […]
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