wee alphas

Wee Alphas is an interactive learning iPad app for children and their parents who appreciate good design and opportunities for practicing letter recognition and naming.  It introduces a group of memorable animal friends and hidden letters that can be found in each scene.  We love the playful animation and special surprises each animal has in store.  At the end, there's an opportunity to practice writing your special letter.  This is definitely one good-looking and engaging app that every parent of a toddler or preschooler should own!  Wee Society thinks so, too, because Wee Alphas is free to download  in the iTunes App Store from August 2-8 to celebrate their first birthday!  Thank you, Wee Society and happy birthday!!!  Be sure to hop over to Wee Society's website to download instructions for their new DIY Wee Wishing Crowns and while you're there, take a look at the other beautiful things they make in their online shop: prints for your wall, blocks and another fun iPad app.

summer series for mom*tog

I'm excited to announce a summer series I'll be doing on mom*tog.  The posts (one so far) can be found here.

popville

Popville was one of Avery's gifts this past Christmas.  From the minute I opened it, I was intrigued by its clever and modern design and execution and knew that Avery would be, too.  It is a pop-up book that shows how a small town evolves from a solitary farmhouse to a bustling, urban city complete with towering power lines.  Popville is Anouck Boisrobert and Louis Rigaud's first book and you can find more information about a more recent book of theirs, Tip Tap, on their publisher's site, Helium Editions, or on Fine Fine Books.  You can see their newest book, Océano, in action here.

working together

Love this little collaboration between Avery and Nate [taken with my iPhone sometime last month].

land of nod at south coast plaza, part two

Here is the second half of photos from The Land of Nod's preview event and grand opening day at South Coast Plaza.  You can keep up to date with their store events on Land of Nod's Facebook page.  The magical Land of Nod is worth a visit (and an afternoon's stay)!